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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

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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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Scenes

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."

Work

Aviation warned it must try harder to recruit women into top jobs

Gender equality in senior roles within the aviation industry is a problem that must be solved, said a leading group for women in the workplace.

Greece

'The Taliban do not see us as human beings', says Afghan ex-anchor

Up until this summer, Masooma Gholamy was presenting the news for Tamadon TV in Kabul.

Climate

Five reasons climate change affects women more than men

Women and girls experience violence and a lack of access to education as a direct result of the climate crisis.

Spain

Spain extends free IVF treatment to single women and LGBT+ community

Single women, as well as lesbians, bisexuals, and trans people will now have free access to medically assisted reproduction in Spain's public health system.

World

Asturias award-winner Gloria Steinem talks about her life on film

Feminist icon Gloria Steinem reflects on her life and career after winning Spain's prestigious Asturias award.

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Women protest the world's 'silence' over crisis in Afghanistan

Women protest the world's 'silence' over crisis in Afghanistan

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Funeral ceremony for slain Kenyan athlete Agnes Tirop begins

Kenya runner's death highlights pressures faced by female athletes

My Europe Series

A year on, Poland's abortion ruling is causing 'harm' to women

As the rule of law crisis between Warsaw and Brussels escalates, activists say the abortion ban imposed by a politicised court just a year ago offers a painful example of how the collapse of judicial independence affects peoples' lives.

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Meet the women hunting cyber criminals and fighting for justice

In partnership with Media City

“The fact that our daily life got transferred to cyberspace, the sexist violence in the streets transferred itself to cyberspace.”

Finland

Finnish teenager becomes president for a day

16-year-old Nella Salminen stepped into the shoes of Finnish President Sauli Niinistö as part of a campaign to promote girls' rights in politics and business.

USA

Judge orders Texas to suspend new law banning most abortions

"Women have been unlawfully prevented from exercising control over their lives in ways that are protected by the Constitution," a US federal judge wrote in its order to suspend the law.

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Protests to defend abortion rights in USA

Protesters take part in the Women's March and Rally for Abortion Justice at the State Capitol in conservative Texas state' and in NY.

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Large demos for abortion rights in Latin America

Large demos for abortion rights in Latin America

SanMarino

Activists in San Marino fight fierce campaigns over abortion vote

In the Republic of San Marino, nestled on the Apennine mountains inside Italy, campaigning is underway ahead of a referendum on September 26, which will ask its 33,000 citizens if they want to legalise abortion.

My Europe Series

The big battle for abortion rights in one of Europe's smallest states

Meet the women fighting for abortion rights in one of Europe's smallest states