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Women's life tasks lead to wonder of motherhood, says Hungary vice PM

For International Women's Day, some Fidesz politicians did not hold back on their provoking thoughts about gender.

World

Male, Muslim and feminist, UN’s Mohammad Naciri talks women’s rights in the Middle East

As the world celebrates International Women’s Day, Mohammad Naciri, a regional director for the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, spoke to Euronews about the current state of the women’s rights cause amongst Arab states.

World

Breast cancer awareness in focus in the UAE

Dressed in pink, volunteers took part in a horseback parade across the UAE to raise awareness for breast cancer.

World

Turbo women: cyclists show their endurance in BikingMan Oman

Cyclists from across the world have come to compete in an unsupported ultra-cycling race taking place along Oman’s rugged terrain.

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Turkey

Murder case highlights problem of violence against women in Turkey

Large demonstrations expected in Istanbul for International Women's Day

World News

Watch: What Euronews' female staff want on International Women's Day

We asked our multinational female staff what they think is most important for them in the fight for gender equality as they celebrate International Women's Day.

World

Your Call in full: Migration 'fake news' and Women's Day strikes

Watch the full episode of Thursday night's Your Call

World News

Watch: celebrating the women behind Euronews

To mark International Women's Day, we are shining a light on the female influence behind Euronews.

World News

How is Europe marking International Women's Day?

Join us for coverage and a round-up of events taking place to mark International Women's Day.

World News

International Women’s Day: Common female-related questions answered

Who was the first women in space? Or to win a Nobel Prize? How many are involved in EU politics? Or are killed by their partner? Euronews answers some of the most searched for questions on Google.

World News

EU progress on gender equality is 'moving at a snail's pace'

While progress has been made toward gender equality in the EU, such progress is happening fast enough, according to a new report from the European Commission released in time for International Women's Day

World News

Europe Briefing: five top stories to know about today

Our round-up of key stories from across Europe today.

World News

How International Women’s Day is being marked across Europe

This year's official theme is #BalanceforBetter - but there are many unofficial events taking place too.

World

Raw Politics in full: Women's week and Orban vs. 'useful idiots'

Kickstart the week with Monday's episode of Raw Politics.

Iran

Iranian women 'refuse to stay home' on International Women's Day

Video posted on social media showed demonstrators taking to the streets of Tehran on International Women's Day.

Spain

Spain marches for gender equality

Roads and squares across Spain close as over 6 million people take part in the country's first ever protest against gender inequality.

World News

Euroviews. Gender equality in Europe is improving, but slowly | View

The biggest challenge for women today is that they do the biggest burden of unpaid work, such as caring for children, caring for the elderly, and household work, says Virginija Langbakk of the European Institute for Gender Equality.

Ireland

Euroviews. Ireland is preparing for a historic vote

After becoming the first country to approve marriage equality by referendum, the eyes of Europe and the world will again be on Ireland in the run up to this referendum on the Eighth Amendment, writes Orla O’Connor.

Europe News

Rapper in Belgium World Cup song row

Pro-women critics say Damso - known for misogynistic lyrics - should not produce Belgium's official football song

Earth News

Women role models of Living it

On the occasion of the International Women's day, we made a selection of creative and unique women who we met in the last months.