Spain 27/06/2018 'New wolf pack' gang in Spain held over sex attack Four men and a boy have been detained by police over a sexual assault on a girl in Gran Canaria.
no comment 24/06/2018 Saudi psychologist drives herself to work for first time in 21-year career as ban lifted Driving through morning rush hour and stopping for coffee and fuel, Ghamdi braved the traffic of Jeddah for the first time in her life.
no comment 15/06/2018 Male lawyers take to the streets in heels Dozens of male lawyers in Chicago took to the city streets in high heels to raise awareness and encourage conversation about rape and sexual assault.
United Kingdom 11/06/2018 Marches held across UK to celebrate a 100 years of the right to vote for women Cities in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales were turned into rivers of green, white and violet on Sunday as females observed the enactment of the Representation of the People Act in 1918
world news 08/06/2018 Good news Friday! Here's a roundup of some of the brightest stories from the week to cheer up your Friday
Saudi Arabia 05/06/2018 Saudi Arabia issues first driving licences to women Human rights groups have denounced a recent crackdown on campaigners against the ban on women drivers.
Afghanistan 21/05/2018 Forget drugs and booze, young Afghans risk their parents' wrath — by going to the gym In conservative Afghan society, women are secondary to men, and female participation in sport — including at female-only fitness clubs — is frowned upon.
France 18/05/2018 Women challenge the status quo at the Cannes Film Festival Women often fill the frame at Cannes. On the red carpet, the camera lingers on them far longer than it does on men. But this year, some women are challenging that image.
Saudi Arabia 17/05/2018 Saudi women mock ‘You can’t drive’ hashtag as they get ready to take to the roads Female social media users have commandeered an Arabic Twitter hashtag that translates to "You can't drive".
no comment 13/05/2018 82 women walk the red carpet in Cannes film festival protest Eighty-two women climbed the steps of the Palais des Festivals at the Cannes Film Festival on Saturday in an unprecedented red carpet protest to press for improved gender equality in the film industry.
Portugal 13/05/2018 Toy is a song about empowerment, says Eurovision winner Netta's supporters celebrated not only her Eurovision win but the message behind the victory. The Israeli singer described her song as one of empowerment, wrapped in a heavy vibe.
no comment 06/05/2018 Hong Kong mothers stage breastfeeding flashmob protest Dozens of breastfeeding mothers took over Hong Kong's Central financial district on Saturday (May 5) to protest over prejudices against giving nourishment to their little ones in public.
Iran 19/04/2018 Women beaten up in Iran for wearing headscarf 'improperly' Video prompts investigation by interior ministry.
Argentina 11/04/2018 Argentina begins historic debate on legalising abortion Pro and anti-abortion activists demonstrated as the first hearings began into expanding the law allowing women to terminate their pregnancies
United Kingdom 05/04/2018 78% of UK firms pay men more than women Some 8% of respondents had no median gender pay gap, and 14% had a pay gap favouring women.
France 21/03/2018 French feminist groups sceptical over on-the-spot fines for sexual harassment Are on-the-spot fines for sexual harassment in the street a good idea? The French government plans a new law but some feminist groups believe it might be unenforceable and counterproductive.
France 08/03/2018 Eiffel Tower lights up for women's rights The message "Maintenant On Agit" ("Now We Act") was displayed on the iconic monument ahead of International Women's Day.
USA 08/03/2018 McDonald's flips its arches for Women's Day It's the first year McDonald's celebrates International Women's Day this way, and some customers are lovin' it.
no comment 08/03/2018 Watch: Saudi women take the wheel Women at Jeddah's Effat University took their first driving lessons on Wednesday, March 7, ahead of the lifting of a ban on women driving in Saudi Arabia.
no comment 05/03/2018 Thousands march in London for women’s rights Thousands of people calling for gender equality marched through central London on Sunday March 4th alongside celebrities, activists and politicians, a century after some British women won the right to vote and ahead of International Women's Day.
