English

More about this topic

Scenes

Watch: Pro-surfer paves the way for disabled students to catch waves in Argentina

In partnership with Media City

In a coastal city in Argentina, surf’s up for everyone, able-bodied or otherwise. Lucas Rubiño is a man on a mission, making waves through his special surf school and adapted surfboards.

wellbeing

Why is Europe struggling to focus on adult ADHD?

Despite its prevalence, ADHD remains widely misunderstood and underdiagnosed in Europe, particularly among adults.

Scenes

Watch: The young ballet dancers reaching for the sky in Peru

In partnership with Media City

Former professional dancer Maria del Carmen Silva's ballet school is helping young girls leap over their challenges

Design

Sámi Museum Siida named European Museum of the Year

The awards honoured museums and leaders across categories including inclusion, sustainability and community participation.

ADVERTISEMENT

Health news

Political party websites freezing out voters with disabilities - report

Severe flaws in access to websites and digital channels of the major European political families make it difficult for people with disabilities to cast an informed vote.

Scenes

Watch: Turkish café serves cakes, coffee and workplace inclusivity

In partnership with Media City

Tebessüm Café social project empowers youths with Down's Syndrome and smashes social stigma

Culture news

El Prado Museum pushes for more inclusive and respectful language

One of the world's most renowned art museums is changing the language in the descriptions attached to its paintings in a bid to increase inclusion and promote equality.

Europe News

Campaign to redefine dyslexia as a skill wins European Care Award

A campaign that aims to reframe dyslexia as a valuable skill in the workplace was awarded the prestigious grand prix at the European Care Awards in Brussels on Tuesday.

Culture news

Inclusive language could be banned from official texts in France

Authors of the law, which concerns official communications in France, said gender-inclusive language was “an obstacle to comprehension and ease of reading.“

Mobility

Researchers reveal first crash test dummy based on female body

Crash test dummies for cars are typically based on average male bodies, which could explain why women are 73 per cent more likely to be injured in frontal road collisions.

Tech News

Cannes Lions 2023: Untapping the 'Black effect' in hi-tech industries

Advertisers and the media are tackling inclusivity in an increasingly tech-driven world. Success means tapping the potential of Black consumers.

Uzbekistan

Euroviews. Uzbekistan needs a new economic approach that includes LGBTQ+ people

Countries that have decriminalised homosexuality have 4.5 times higher rates of foreign direct investment (FDI) than countries that criminalise consensual same-sex relationships, M V Lee Badgett writes.

The Dialogue

Radical Inclusion: The social impact entrepreneur creating an inclusive society

In partnership with Media City

Dr. Victor Pineda wants to reimagine a world where everyone belongs. His Foundation has partnered with cities, creating a global campaign to improve accessibility.

Culture news

106-year-old Filipino tattoo artist becomes Vogue's oldest cover model

A 106-year-old Indigenous Filipino tattoo artist becomes Vogue's oldest ever cover model - here's her story.

Culture news

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.

Culture news

Stella Jean quits Milan Fashion Week over lack of diversity

Jean has announced she will go on a hunger strike to avoid repercussions against designers associated with her.

Scenes

Meet the female football team united in faith and football

In partnership with Media City

"We're normal; we're like your everyday people that play football in the park with friends. We like to have a kickabout. It's a sisterhood; that's what the team is about."

Affiliate content

Which European companies are championing diversity?

Partner content presented by Jobbio

Diversity at work has become a priority for employees in Europe. So which companies are stepping up?

Moments

Birdhearing: The Colombian wildlife tour for the visually impaired

With over 1,900 registered species, Colombia has the greatest diversity of birds in the world. The South American nation is now making this wildlife accessible to all through inclusive birding tours aimed at the visually impaired.

Health news

Tokyo Paralympics putting Japan’s accessibility issues in spotlight

Activists have welcomed the progress made on accessibility and inclusion issues but warn that there is still a long way to go in changing attitudes towards disabled people in Japan.