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Euroviews. Everyone loses when women like Serena Williams are forced to play fewer sets than men ǀ View

Expecting women to deliver the kind of intensity and theatrics that can build over five sets — when they have nearly half the time to do so — is laughable.

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.

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.

World News

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

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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.

World News

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.

USA

Founder of Proud Boys sues over being labelled hate group

Founder of Proud Boys sues over being labelled hate group

World

Discussion: the sexism scandal that's shocked Iceland | Raw Politics

It has not been a good week for sexism.

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".

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.

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.

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.

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.