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Russia

Euroviews. The chilling inaction on domestic violence in Russia is endangering women’s lives ǀ View

Russia has no domestic violence law and does not treat domestic violence as a stand-alone criminal offense. In a dramatic step back in 2017, certain forms of domestic violence were actually decriminalised.

Sudan

Woman highlight the alleged cost of being part of Sudan's uprising

"The regime always uses women as a tool to take revenge and to force its enemies to surrender."

France

France: 74 women killed by their partners so far in 2019

NGOs and families of victims marched across Paris on Saturday to denounce the rise in femicides and demand governmental action.

Spain

Spain's 999 female victims of domestic violence

A published list has revealed the 999 names of women in Spain who have died as a result of violence from their partners or ex-partners since official records began in 2003.

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Canada

Inquiry slams killing of indigenous women as 'Canadian genocide'

A long-awaited report from Canada's national inquiry into missing and murdered indigenous women and girls will call it a 'Canadian genocide.'

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Nurses protest against rape in Bangladesh

The rape and murder of a nurse in Bangladesh just weeks after a female student was burned to death has sparked ongoing protests.

World

Survivors of sexual violence speak out to pursue justice

A few weeks ago, Luxembourg hosted the first edition of the Stand, Speak, Rise up forum to end sexual violence in fragile environments.

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.

Turkey

Murder case highlights problem of violence against women in Turkey

Large demonstrations expected in Istanbul for 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

Can the world eradicate female genital mutilation?

There are more than three million girls worldwide at risk for FGM annually, 180,000 in Europe.

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Thousands protest in Ecuador against sexual violence

Ecuador women demonstrating against sexual violence

World News

'Home is the most dangerous place for women'

A new report by the United Nations found that an average of 137 women across the world are killed by a partner or family member every day.

Belgium

Top EU official smears lipstick on face to denounce domestic violence

Antonio Tajani made the gesture to mark the UN's International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.

World News

Euroviews. A wave of women fighting rape across Europe | View

On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, it is timely to pay homage to the women who keep fighting for their unequivocal right to autonomy over their own bodies.

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Women in Rome & Paris march against male violence

On the eve of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women two European capitals saw big marches calling for change.

France

French court says posters showing woman tied to train tracks are legal

A French court has ruled that posters showing a woman tied to train tracks "do not promote violence against women".

France

How is sexual violence still being used as a weapon of war?

Euronews speaks to people at the Women's Forum Global Meeting about how rape is being used as a weapon of war.

World News

Euroviews. Speak out to protect Bulgaria's women | View

The reported rape and murder of Bulgarian journalist Victoria Marinova raises concerns about threats to media freedom, but it also serves as a stark reminder that Bulgaria should prioritize efforts to combat violence against women, writes a Human Rights Watch researcher.

Iran

Euroviews. Compulsory hijab and the dignity of women | View

Ultimately, this is not about a piece of cloth but about a woman’s worth, her dignity. If a woman cannot determine how to dress, how can she be a responsible person? If she cannot control how to cover her head, how can she control what goes on inside her head?