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Turkey

Erdogan pulls Turkey out of treaty protecting women from violence

Women's rights groups have called for protests after the Turkish president issued a decree annulling the country’s ratification of the Istanbul Convention.

United Kingdom

Police and mourners clash at London vigil to remember Sarah Everard

The Home Secretary has demanded a "full report" of what happened after footage posted online showed police pushing and detaining people.

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Activists demand Ukraine does more to combat violence against women

During the pandemic, cases of domestic violence in Ukraine increased by almost half.

World News

Protests and celebrations take place for International Women’s Day

Ahead of International Women’s Day, the United Nations Development Programme is calling for governments to implement temporary basic income for women to prevent rising poverty and widening gender inequalities.

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Poland

EU criticises Poland abortion ban as it reminds it to 'respect rights'

The EU's equality commissioner has urged member states to "respect fundamental rights" during a hearing about Poland's new abortion law.

Real Economy

Will publishing salaries help gender equality in Europe's workplaces?

In partnership with The European Commission

There's still a pay gap between men and women in Europe. So what's being done to create better parity? Real Economy takes a look at how The European Pillar of Social Rights and its pay transparency directive are influencing EU social policies on gender.

Travel News

Why is Nepal trying to ban women from travelling?

The Nepali government has proposed a new law which would mean women needing permission to travel abroad.

United Arab Emirates

UAE a 'lawless country with good PR', says Princess Latifa campaigner

Princess Latifa, the daughter of UAE vice president Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed Al Maktoum, claims she is being held against her will.

My Europe Series

The unheard pain of abortion in Poland

A recent ruling by Poland's Constitutional Tribunal has made its already tough abortion law even stricter. On Unreported Europe we take a look at the implications of this law on those most affected by it.

Switzerland

Switzerland marks 50 years of women's vote and mulls gender gap today

The European nation prides itself on being one of the world's oldest democracies and yet only allowed women to vote as late as 1971.

World News

COVID school closures 'have led to rise in female genital mutilations'

The UN estimates that an additional two million girls worldwide are at risk of female genital mutilation due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Poland

Protests against new abortion law continue across Poland

Protests against Poland's new abortion law take place in cities across the country.

Cry Like A Boy

Man-up about menstruation | View

Mustapha Ben Messaoud, chief of Field Operations and Emergency for UNICEF Afghanistan, reflects upon the importance to dismantle the social norms that suggest men cannot talk about periods.

Poland

Fresh protests in Poland as near-total abortion ban comes into force

The controversial ban on abortion in nearly all circumstances was delayed by the government due to widespread protests over the measure.

Earth News

Why might veganism be more popular with women than men?

It turns out that meat and masculinity are linked.

Russia

Moscow has hired its first female metro drivers after ban relaxation

Special uniforms have been designed for the new roster of employees and will allow them to choose between wearing a skirt or trousers in the driving seat.

United Kingdom

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.