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Japan will soon force companies to disclose gender pay gaps

Under the new rules, Japanese companies will have to disclose women's pay as a percentage of men's.

Scenes

The female rap group inspiring young women across India

In partnership with Media City

"Rapping gives me confidence. Rapping gives me a feeling of liberty and empowerment. It's my way of survival."

Culture news

Activist Malala Yousafzai wins 2022 Cannes LionHeart Award

The award is given to recognise people harnessing their position to make a positive change in the world.

Work

Bloody good policy? The countries that have tried menstrual leave

As Spain debates days off work for period pain, here’s a list of the countries that already tried offering "menstrual leave".

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Croatia

Croatian woman allowed to have abortion after public outrage

Mirela Cavajda initially had her abortion request denied by doctors, even though her foetus had developed a serious illness.

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Afghan women protest decree to cover faces

About a dozen women chanting "burqa is not my hijab" protested in the Afghan capital Tuesday against the Taliban's order for women to cover fully in public, including their faces.

Scenes

From the favelas to the Olympics: the Brazilian breakdancer determined to make her country proud

In partnership with Media City

"I don't think of anything when I dance, nothing. It's a moment when I turn off my mind and stop thinking about absolutely everything, problems, everything".

Afghanistan

Taliban order women in Afghanistan to cover up from head to toe

Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers have ordered all Afghan women to wear head-to-toe clothing in public, in a sharp turn towards a more hardline enforcement of religious rules.

Croatia

Debate rekindled in Croatia after doctors deny woman an abortion

Miranda Cavajda was more than 20 weeks pregnant when doctors found that her unborn child had a brain tumour and no chance of a normal life.

Europe Decoded

Abortion access: How do the US and Europe compare?

Unlike the US, European countries have used the power of legislation to enshrine abortion access in law.

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Americans protesters take to streets after Supreme Court abortion leak

Thousands of people gather to protest after a leaked Supreme Court draft ruling indicated the imminent end to nationwide legal abortion, long viewed as a basic freedom by tens of millions of Americans.

Culture news

Hard-hitting French abortion film has US debut amid Roe v Wade uproar

The award-winning 'Happening', depicting a student's quest for an illegal termination in 1960s France, comes to US cinemas as the Supreme Court considers overturning a landmark decision legalising abortion in all 50 states.

Spain

Spain approves ban on harassing women going for abortions

Anti-abortion activists could face up to one year in prison if found guilty under the new bill.

Afghanistan

Taliban orders middle and high schools for girls to close

It happened on the first day of Afghanistan's new academic year.

Scenes

Meet the Queen Bikers, Tunisia’s first all-female motorcycle club

In partnership with Media City

"The moment I start the engine, I totally forget about the people, the streets, as my whole being is fused with the bike."

Germany

Germany moves to abolish Nazi-era abortion law

German doctors are currently banned from providing information on abortions and face fines or prison sentences.

World News

EU plans to introduce same laws on violence against women across bloc

The European Commission presented a proposal for a directive on International Women's Day.

United Arab Emirates

Girls' education key to gender equality, UN's Fleming tells Euronews

"What's so key is girls' education," Fleming told Euronews. "If you have all girls in school and not just in primary school, but in secondary school and the chance to go to university, that's the foundation and the building blocks.

Sci-Tech

Tomorrow's leaders: the women training for tech's top jobs

In partnership with Huawei

Sci-Tech looks at a female leadership initiative aiming to empower some of Europe’s most talented young women.

Travel News

Celebrate IWD with these walks, women-only tours and virtual events

This year's IWD theme is 'beat the bias.' Here's how to get involved.