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Spanish MPs vote to approve new 'menstrual leave' for painful periods

The Spanish government first endorsed plans for paid leave for painful periods and strengthening access to abortion in May.

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'Woman' named Word of the Year 2022 by Dictionary.com

'Woman' is Dictionary.com's Word of the Year amid roll back of abortion rights and transgender row

Culture news

UK government backs law against public sexual harassment

The British government has backed a law to criminalise public sexual harassment, increasing the penalty for catcalling and other intimidating acts.

Tech News

Apple sued by women over 'dangerous' AirTag stalking

The plaintiffs called AirTag tracking devices "the weapon of choice of stalkers and abusers".

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Malta

Bishops in Malta warn politicians not to ease strict abortion laws

The new proposed legislation would allow doctors to perform abortions when the pregnant person's life or health is at stake.

Afghanistan

Taliban silences Radio Free Europe

A Taliban official said the Afghan service was taken off air not complying "with journalistic principles and one-sided coverage."

Poland

Poles vent anger at Law and Justice leader over views on women

A few hundred protesters gathered Monday outside the house of Poland's ruling party leader to vent anger at what they regard as an erosion of women's rights

World News

Worldwide protests denounce violence against women

Protesters take to the streets for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.

Culture news

In pictures: Afghan women banned from funfairs and parks

Since taking over Afghanistan, the Taliban have said women should not leave the home without a male relative and must cover their faces.

Poland

Polish leader blames low birthrate on women using alcohol

Opposition politicians, activists and celebrities accused Jaroslaw Kaczynski, a 73-year-old bachelor, of being out of touch.

Iran

Tehran supports freedom of expression in Iran, claims ambassador to UN

As the protests sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini enter their sixth week, Iranian authorities justify their crackdown on demonstrators and defend the handling of the unrest.

Finland

Finland's parliament approves reform to strict abortion laws

MPs voted to amend the country's current legislation on abortions, which dates back to 1970.

Sweden

Euroviews. Why is Sweden turning its back on women and the climate? | View

Sweden has historically been at the "forefront of issues related to gender equality [and] climate justice ... until now", write ActionAid's Jennifer Vidmo and Javier Garcia de la Oliva.

Cult

Nonbinary author Kim de l’Horizon shaves head at German Book Prize win

“We should all look to Iran in admiration for this courage, this power,” de l’Horizon said. “It shows how stupid our worldview was that we thought femininity is only emancipated in the Western world.”

Iran

Iranian climber who competed without hijab returns to Tehran

Video shared online showed large crowds gathered at Imam Khomeini International Airport to welcome Rekabi home on Wednesday.

Culture news

Five years after #MeToo: What has changed in Europe?

It's been five years since millions of women around the world made their voices heard in the wake of a US social media campaign against sexist abuse. Euronews Culture considers the impact of the movement across the continent.

Europe News

Mahsa Amini: Iranian protests will have 'crucial impact' in Europe

"It’s not enough for Europe just to support verbally. Europe should not really take this stance that they can take without necessarily interrupting their relationship with the Iranian authorities," said Iranian-French academic Azadeh Kian.

Europe News

MEP cuts off hair to show solidarity with protesters in Iran

"Until the women of Iran are free. We are going to stand with you", said Abir Al-Sahlani as she cut her hair in front of MEPs in Strasbourg.

World News

Students in Iran defy police crackdown on anti-regime protests

A wave of protests over human rights issues, the death of two young women, and strict social rules have swept Iran in the last month.

Italy

LGBTQ and women's rights advocates worried after Meloni's win in Italy

Meloni's Brothers of Italy party states that is is against marriage equality, gay parents adopting children, and surrogate pregnancies.