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Period poverty: UK becomes latest country to abolish 'tampon taxes'

The move comes after Scotland became the first country in the world to offer women free sanitary products. Other countries have followed suit and removed taxes.

Argentina

Argentina has just legalised abortion - here's why it's big news

The vote on Tuesday marked the final hurdle in a long-standing campaign to see abortion legalised in the homeland of Pope Francis.

Saudi Arabia

Saudi women's rights activist sentenced to nearly six years in prison

The prominent activist, Loujain al-Hathloul, who campaigned to end Saudi Arabia's ban on women driving has been sentenced to nearly six years in prison.

Cry Like A Boy

Podcast | Solutions to domestic violence from Burundi to Europe Pt. 2

After hearing the testimonies of the Abatangamuco, the men who changed the way they interact with their wifes, we are discussing their role in achieving gender equality in Burundi, but also what their experience can teach everyone in the world.

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Cry Like A Boy

There are no male feminists | View

Published author and academic Mukoma Wa Ngugi recounts the process of becoming a man in Kenya in a feminist household.

Ireland

Irish justice minister proposes new laws to tackle 'revenge porn'

Irish Justice Minister Helen McEntee said she is "determined to act" and introduce new legislation against 'revenge porn' after thousands of intimate images of women were released online without their consent.

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Pro-abortion protest as Argentina mulls legalising terminations

This is activists in Argentina urging the legalisation of abortion.

Mexico

Femicide protesters attack Mexico attorney general's office

Some protesters entered the building, seized files, and burnt them in the street outside.

Cry Like A Boy

Humanity's greatest stupidity: undermining women | View

In 1983, a dramatic event would lead Dr Morissanda Kouyaté to dedicate his life to the struggle of female genital mutilation.

Poland

Euroviews. Poland's highest court has legalised the torture of women. We will fight back for our rights ǀ View

The Constitutional Court has ruled that the value and rights of Polish women are still up for debate. But women will not stop fighting for our rights to safe abortions and make decisions about our bodies.

World

Denis Mukwege's stand against sexual violence in DRC

Denis Mukwege, known to some as Dr Miracle, explains to Euronews the impact of COVID-19 on the ongoing efforts to help women victims of sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

World News

Report: 29 million girls, women victims of modern slavery

According to the report, titled "Stacked Odds," women account for 99% of all victims of forced sexual exploitation, 84% of all victims of forced marriage, and 58% of all victims of forced labour.

Spain

Spanish government wants to repeal parental consent rule for abortions

It would allow 16 and 17-year-olds to terminate a pregnancy without getting consent from their parents.

My Europe Series

The emotional and financial price of surrogacy

What are the ethical arguments for and against surrogacy in Europe? And is it just about how healthy your finances are, as some believe? Euronews' Senior Foreign Correspondent Valerie Gauriat delves deep in a continent-wide investigation.

My Europe Series

Has COVID-19 destroyed the case for banning the burqa in Europe?

In France, you can be fined for both covering your face (with a burqa) and not covering your face (protecting against the spread of coronavirus).

World News

The most striking images from this week's top stories

Navalny posts from hospital, Jewish pilgrims stuck at Ukrainian border, Tour de France's toughest mountain stage: here are this week's best pics.

World News

'Historic' Afghan-Taliban peace talks begin after decades of war

The peace talks could see the exit of American and NATO troops from Afghanistan after 19 years of conflict.

World News

European nations see small drop in support for abortion rights

Despite the decline, the overwhelming majority of people in most European nations support the right to abortion.

Poland

Euroviews. As it battles COVID-19, Europe is being stalked by a shadow pandemic: domestic violence ǀ View

Plans for Poland to withdraw from the Istanbul Convention have brought to light the spiralling pandemic no one is talking about - the surge in domestic violence and dilution of women's rights.

Europe News

'Pathetic': Poland's plan to quit domestic violence treaty slammed

Human rights experts are calling on Warsaw to change course – and on the European Union to toughen up.