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Is less than 40% of women on the Refugee Olympic Team enough?

Refugee athletes are about to take the stage in Paris as record migration and a rise in far-right populism affect much of the world, with parties in many countries clamping down on immigration and asylum.

Art

Remembrance exhibition for the women of fought against the Nazis

In a commemorative effort, artists Hannah Goldstein and Claudia Balsters have curated an exhibition spotlighting the vital roles women played in resisting the Nazis.

Europe News

Percentage of female MEPs down for first time in 45 years

Only the Greens/EFA group will have parity, with 50.9% female MEPs within its ranks.

Business

From virtual reality to IRL: Why more women should work in AI

The World Economic Forum’s most recent gender pay gap report shows female representation in artificial intelligence (AI) engineering has doubled since 2016 – but remains woefully low (0.20%) compared to men. This is why more women need to hack into the AI mainframe.

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The doctor protecting the health of future generations

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Sidra Medicine in Qatar is one of the world's leading hospitals for women and children. CEO Doctor Iyabo Tinubu-Karch is paving the way for a new way to care for the sickest patients. Her vision for personalised healthcare is inspiring clinicians and civil society alike.

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Hundreds rally in Brazil to protest abortion bill

Demonstrators gathered in front of Brazil’s National Congress in Brasilia on Wednesday to protest a bill that would further criminalise abortions.

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Ecuadorian village women play their self-invented sport

Women from the northern village of Turucu in Ecuador play handball dressed in traditional Anaco skirts.

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'Artificial wombs will be a reality by 2040' says FemTech futurist

Rhiannon Jones is a renowned creative and strategic "futures" specialist, known for her expertise in interpreting trends and formulating impactful strategies for start-ups and global brands.

China

Journalist and activist in China’s first #MeToo case jailed

Huang Xueqin & Wang Jianbing helped spark China’s first #MeToo case in 2018. Working as a freelance journalist, Huang publicised allegations of sexual harassment made by a graduate student against her Ph.D. supervisor at one of China’s most prestigious universities.

People

How female-only adventure travel is driving change in Jordan

‘Islam does not have to limit you’: Meet the female guides changing the face of tourism in Jordan.

Art

Tate Britain celebrates 400 years of overlooked female artists

The exhibition at Tate Britain showcases trailblazing female artists such as Angelica Kauffman, Artemisia Gentileschi, and Mary Beale.

Europe News

Is the expected surge in far-right vote pushing women to be more politically active?

In an interview with Euronews, gender equality experts believe that the European institutions remain abstract elements in women's lives and a space fuelled by gender stereotypes.

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Employees with care responsibilities miss out on work opportunities

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Enabling employees to work flexibly can help organisations narrow the gender pay and pensions gap.

Health news

Study finds women live longer but have poorer quality lives than men

The investigation showed that men are more likely to be involved in a car crash while women tend to suffer more from anxiety and depression.

Health news

Experts recommend lowering age to start breast cancer screenings

An expert panel said lowering the age recommendation from 50 to 40 could make a difference as more and more women in their 40s are being diagnosed with breast cancer.

Europe News

Period poverty still a problem within the EU despite tax breaks

In some countries, costs remain high for women despite tax breaks with many not being able to buy their product of choice.

Culture news

Middle East pavilions at Venice Biennale challenge myths about women

Saudi Arabia and Lebanon's installations at the Venice Biennale seek to redress the balance by questioning masculine views and Western myths surrounding the portrayal of women in Middle Eastern societies.

Healthcare

Polish lawmakers to consider four different bills on abortion access

Under the current law, Polish women can only access an abortion if their life is at risk or if the pregnancy was the result of a crime.

World News

Hungarian village celebrates Easter with centuries old tradition

The northern Hungarian village of Holloko celebrates Easter Monday in its own particular - and peculiar - way.

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Qatar: Inspiring women at the top of their game

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From the business of jewellery to sports and the tech and science industries, women take an active role in shaping the future of Qatar.

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