USA Japanese women fight rules that requires high heels at work She says women in Japan face heavy pressure to wear heels on the job. 06/06/2019
Russia Russian firm offers bonus to women if they wear skirts to work "It's a great way to unite our team, which is 70% male," said a spokeswoman of the firm. 31/05/2019
World Council of Europe adopts first-ever international definition of sexism How to fight sexism in the #MeToo era? The Council of Europe starts with defining it 28/03/2019
Germany 'Sexist' bike helmet ad divides opinion in Germany An advert released in Germany encouraging young cyclists to wear a helmet has divided opinions on its 'sexist' delivery and intentions. 25/03/2019
World Spain probes sex discrimination claims at Mobile World Congress Catalan authorities have opened an investigation into allegations of sexist discrimination in the selection of hostesses working for the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. 01/03/2019
USA Founder of Proud Boys sues over being labelled hate group Founder of Proud Boys sues over being labelled hate group 05/02/2019
Raw Politics Discussion: the sexism scandal that's shocked Iceland | Raw Politics It has not been a good week for sexism. 04/12/2018
Austria Austrian politician expelled from ruling party over ‘sexist’ tweet When asked over the weekend by a Twitter user how Berlin State Secretary Sawsan Chebli got her position, Efgani Dönmez responded: "Look at her knees, maybe you find an answer there". 04/09/2018
world news Japanese medical school apologises for marking down female entrance candidates Tokyo Medical University has apologised after admitting it has been marking female candidates down for over a decade. Many in the country worry that female doctors will take time off for maternity leave, and create a doctor shortage. 09/08/2018
France French Secretary of State says stares not considered sexual harassment The French government has passed legislation that will impose significant fines on sexual harassment in the streets and on public transport, but contrary to recent rumors, it does not mean that prolonged stares will be fined. 06/08/2018
Argentina Grocery chain Carrefour Argentina under fire for 'sexist' campaign An Argentinian branch of grocery store chain Carrefour is under fire for a sexist campaign that was noticed by store-goers and posted on social media. 02/08/2018
Switzerland FIFA wants to crack down on images of attractive female fans FIFA's diversity boss says broadcasters have been ordered to stop their cameras zooming in on "hot women" in the crowd at football matches. 12/07/2018
