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"Shame must change sides": a Belgian model warns about deepnudes

Julia, 21, has received fake nude photos of herself generated by artificial intelligence. The phenomenon is exploding.

World News

Women worldwide participated in International Women's Day

On Friday, women worldwide participated in International Women's Day, participating in strikes, marches, and demonstrations, highlighting endeavors to combat discrimination and expedite progress towards gender equality.

World News

Gender-based violence tops W20 agenda ahead of G20 summit in Brazil

Representatives from the Women 20 engagement group were invited to Rome this week to participate in talks on violence against women.

World News

Women's rights group stages Rome flash mob to protest gender violence

Every 14th of February, the women's rights group One Billion Rising stages dance protests to call for an end to gender-based violence and show global solidarity for women and girls.

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World News

Activists denounce 900 femicides under Macron presidency

"Since President Emmanuel Macron took office... more than 1,000 children have been orphaned," said protesters.

Europe News

EU agrees law on violence against women. But rape is not included

There is no common definition of the crime of rape in the European Union's first ever law to combat violence against women, agreed between member states and lawmakers on Tuesday.

Culture news

Eurovision 2024: What's the controversy over Spain’s ‘Zorra’ entry?

Call a man a ‘zorro’, he’s a rascal. Call a woman ‘zorra’, she’s a slag. Warning: This article contains language some people may find offensive. Right from the start.

South Africa

Athlete Oscar Pistorius released from prison, say authorities

Pistorius has served nearly nine years of his 13 years and five months murder sentence for killing girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine’s Day 2013.

World News

Marches across the world mark eliminate violence against women day

The World Health Organisation estimates that one in three women globally is subjected to violence in their lifetime.

Culture news

How is a Peruvian poem denouncing violence against women in Italy?

Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women – and a Peruvian poem has become an anthem in Italy. Here’s why.

Italy

Italy prepare for national day of protest against gender violence

Several protests and vigils were held across Italy and a national rally has been called on Saturday in the capital Rome which also marks the International Day against gender violence.

Italy

Femicide: Is Italy doing enough to protect its women and girls?

The country has increased funding to anti-violence centres and women's shelters - but not enough is being done in terms of prevention, activists and experts told Euronews.

Italy

Protests and vigils in Italy over violent death of 22-year-old woman

Filippo Turetta, who had disappeared a week ago, was arrested on Sunday in Germany after the body of Giulia Cecchettin was found the day before with multiple stab wounds.

Europe News

MEPs call for measures to protect people in prostitution

The report's authors celebrated it as a breakthrough in the fight against human trafficking and exploitation but critics call the approach "biased".

Croatia

Croatia announces new bill to recognise femicide as a crime

Croatia is set to introduce tougher measures to fight violence against women, including recognising the crime of femicide in its criminal code - a measure that’s still rare across Europe.

Sport

Spain: Professional footballers end strike over wage demands

Female footballers in Spain's top tier have ended their strike after disputes over pay conditions were resolved.

Italy

A heinous rape in Italy sparked calls to introduce chemical castration

The treatment is already allowed on a voluntary basis in several EU countries, but only in Poland is it currently compulsory for rapists and child sex abusers.

World News

Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales to step down over World Cup kiss

Rubiales kissed star player Jenni Hermoso on the lips as he handed the Spanish team gold medals after they beat England 1-0 in the final on Sunday in Sydney, provoking outrage in Spain.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Protests in Bosnia as woman's murder is streamed live on social media

He tracked down his estranged partner and shot her, point blank, and streamed it all live on Instagram. A young woman's gruesome murder has left Bosnia reeling as authorities face pressure to curb partner violence.

World News

Femicide: Is Luxembourg failing its women?

Luxembourg has made huge progress in recent years to improve gender equality and tackle domestic violence. But when it comes to women being murdered by men some have raised concerns.