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France

France's parliament approves extending abortion limit to 14 weeks

French Health Minister Olivier Véran has described it as "an important day for sexual and reproductive health and an important day for women's health."

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Bolivians march for justice against gender violence

Hundreds of people rallied in the Bolivian capital La Paz on Monday in protest at violence against women

Euronews Witness

The Afghan women making Athens their new home

In this episode of Witness, Julian Lopez travels to Athens to meet several Afghan women who were forced to flee Afghanistan following the return to power of the Taliban. Sharing their stories, they explain the daily challenges they face and their plans for the future.

Poland

Women 'scared to be pregnant' a year on from near-total abortion ban

Poland will on 27 January mark the first anniversary of the introduction of a near-total ban on abortion.

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Poland

Polish activists condemn abortion law after second pregant woman dies

Women's rights activists say a near-total ban on abortions has led to the deaths of at least two women in a year.

Norway

Afghan activists demand information on missing women from Taliban

Tamana Zaryabi Paryani and Parwana Ibrahimkhel were purportedly arrested last week after a protest against the Taliban reinstatement of the compulsory rule on wearing hijab.

World News

Euroviews. Women leaders in Europe are always (from the) right | View

Roberta Metsola's appointment to President of the European Parliament is the latest in a long-observed pattern. From Marine le Pen to Angela Merkel, why, asks College of Europe professor Costanza Hermanin, are female holders of real executive power always right-wing?

Scenes

Female DJs step up and break taboos in Tunisia

In partnership with Media City

"Usually, when I'm at a party, I stand so close to the DJ box and I keep wondering what is that guy doing? What are all those buttons made for?"

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Taliban religious police issue posters ordering women to cover up

Taliban religious police issue posters ordering women to cover up

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Afghan women call for rights and aid in Taliban-approved march

Afghan women call for rights and aid in Taliban-approved march

Russia

European human rights court urges Russia to tackle domestic violence

Judges said domestic violence against Russian women is occurring on a “staggering scale”.

Europe News

Greta Thunberg and Angela Merkel triumph at the Women of Europe Awards

BioNTech founder Dr Özlem Türeci and grassroots activist Jenny Rasche were also recognised for their work.

USA

US Supreme Court judges lean towards abortion limits

It's one of the most pivotal abortion cases to reach the US Supreme Court in 50 years.

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Activists gather outside US Supreme Court ahead of major abortion case

Pro-choice and anti-abortion activists gather outside the US Supreme Court ahead of oral arguments in the fiercest challenge to abortion in a generation, as a Supreme Court dramatically reshaped by Donald Trump hears a case that could roll back 50 years of reproductive rights.

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Venezuela, Chile and Uruguay protest against gender-based violence

Women in Caracas, Santiago and Montevideo take to the streets to demand an end to violence against women on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.

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Thousands demonstrate in Madrid to call out violence against women

Women demonstrate in Madrid to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

Art

Uffizi Gallery exhibition highlights violence against women

Titled 'Lo sfregio' ("The scar") the exhibition opened in advance for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. It will be on view through December 19 at the Uffizi Galleries in Florence.

World News

UN begins 16-day activism campaign highlighting female abuse

The International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on November 25 is the occasion to highlight the many struggles women from around the world continue to face, including domestic abuse, genital mutilation, online violence, and femicide.

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Paris inaugurates square in tribute to female victims of domestic violence

A square dedicated to female victims of domestic violence has been inaugurated by the town hall of the 18th arrondissement of Paris.

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Meet the Roma girl band empowering women and challenging stereotypes

In partnership with Media City

"The message we send is that a girl should be independent, strong, believe in herself, and have a goal and not marry early."