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Vona/She: A videogame to save Kharkiv’s unique Gender Museum

Closed down by the current infighting in Ukraine, a group of artists and human rights activists are determined to keep the one and only Gender Museum of Eastern Europe alive in the virtual world.

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Who is Marinette Pichon, the footballer at the centre of a new biopic?

Record-breaking French footballer Marinette Pichon is nothing short of a sports legend. Her incredible life is also now the subject of a biopic, which premiered yesterday at the Tribeca Film Festival in the US.

Spain

Spanish minister to pay €18,000 damages for "outrageous" allegations

The Supreme Court has ruled in favour of Rafael Marcos after "outrageous" allegations were levelled against him in public without any legal basis.

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Euroviews. With time, women are becoming leaders in science and engineering

We are fortunate in our industry to see so many pioneering women who have broken down barriers and opened up opportunities that once previously didn’t exist, Lara Duro writes.

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Are men doing enough chores? In Spain, there's an app for that

A recent report by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, says women in Spain spend more than twice as many hours as men doing household chores.

Work

What is the 'glass cliff' and does it threaten Twitter's new CEO?

The theory goes that women and minorities are more likely to be hired for top jobs in times of crisis, which sets them up for failure.

World News

Where in Europe is it best to be a working mother?

The gender gap in the workplace widens when women become mothers. Sociologist Marta Domínguez Folgueras explains what's needed to buck the trend - and who is doing most to improve the situation.

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Euroviews. Gender gaps have narrowed. It isn’t over until equal pay is the norm

Simply rewarding men for being more confident in the workplace is inexcusable, Ritu Mohanka writes.

Europe News

MEPs approve rules to force companies to publish gender pay gap

The EU gender pay gap stood at 13% in 2021.

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Women's History Month: Leading Ladies Africa boost women in business

Euronews Culture talks to speaks with the founder of non-profit organisation Leading Ladies Africa, which aims at providing the skills necessary for African women to succeed in their careers and promotes gender inclusion.

Europe Decoded

'Reflexes die hard’ as women underrepresented in diplomacy: ambassador

France's ambassador to NATO told Euronews that the higher the level of defence and security meetings, the fewer women are present, something she says should change.

Spain

Spanish government proposes new gender quota law

The Spanish Government has proposed a law to mandate gender quotas in elected government bodies and on the boards of large companies.

Work

Robots could do 39% of domestic chores within 10 years, experts say

AI experts say a lot of domestic chores could be automated in the near future. But who would benefit, and who might be left behind?

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Why are so many female leaders quitting their jobs?

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From Prime Ministers to CEOs, numerous women are leaving leadership positions that no longer serve them.

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Violence against LGBTI people in Europe is 'on the rise,' report warns

ILGA-Europe warns that hateful rhetoric from politicians and religious leaders creates an environment of insecurity for LGBTI people.

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Brit Awards set to review gender-neutral prizes amid controversy

Music industry body BPI (British Phonographic Industry) is "already carrying out a major study to identify barriers that may inhibit more women becoming successful in music, so that there can be solutions that result in meaningful change".

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Iceland Prime Minister finds creating crime pays in debut novel

Can politicians really be creative? Iceland Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir on her debut crime thriller, gender parity and embracing one's creative drive

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Equal Pay Day: EU women now working 'for free' until end of the year

November 15 marks Equal Pay Day across the EU as women across the bloc continue to make 13% less than their male colleagues for doing the same work.

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Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adiche talks gender equality

The award-winning Nigerian writer spoke to Euronews Culture about influencing gender equality and...

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Is menopause leave the next workplace right?

After talk of menstrual leave and mental health leave, it may be time to consider menopause leave for those struggling with hot flashes at work.