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Iran

Death toll rises amid unrest over woman's death in police custody

Iran sees its greatest unrest in years, as anger spreads over the death of a 22-year-old woman in police custody.

Iran

EU concern over woman who died after being stopped by morality police

The 22-year-old was stopped for allegedly breaking hijab rules.

Iran

Investigation after death of Iran woman arrested by 'morality police'

The Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has ordered an investigation into the death of a young woman who was arrested by the country's so-called "morality police" for wearing an inappropriate headscarf.

World News

Good News digest: new library gives Afghan women a safe space and more

Positive news, handpicked by our team, could turn you into this weekend’s star of table conversation.

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SanMarino

San Marino legalises abortion, one year after landmark referendum

Wednesday’s parliamentary vote was the culmination of a referendum last year.

Culture news

Rapper's Delight - the birth of female MCs in Indian Kashmir

“I promise each and every abuser that one day they will shower praises in my favour and will be proud of me.” Talking loud and saying something. There are few female rappers in Kashmir but their voices are increasingly making an impact on and off the streets.

India

Outrage in India as rapists freed from jail for 'good behaviour'

The group of 11 men were sentenced to life for gang-raping a pregnant woman in 2002 during religious turmoil in the state of Gujarat.

No Comment

Rally in Kabul as Taliban mark first year in power

A crowd consisting of mostly Taliban militants attend a spontaneous rally at Kabul's Shah Massoud square as the hardline Islamists marked the first anniversary of their return to power in the country with a national holiday.

Afghanistan

Taliban one year on: The disappearing daughters of Afghanistan

For most teenage girls in Afghanistan, it’s been a year since they set foot in a classroom.

Afghanistan

Taliban fire warning shots amid rare women's protest in Kabul

Chanting 'bread, work and freedom', around 40 women marched in front of the education ministry on Saturday

Turkey

German FM offers praise and criticism on visit to Greece and Turkey

Annalena Baerbock has been meeting with her counterparts in Athens and Ankara over the weekend to discuss migrants, border security and a Mediterranean island spat.

Europe News

Watch: What do MEPs think about abortion rights in Europe?

Euronews asks lawmakers if they think the latest ruling from the US Supreme Court could have spill-over effects in Europe.

Europe News

European lawmakers demand that abortion be an EU fundamental right

European lawmakers condemned the US Supreme Court ruling that ended constitutional right to abortion.

Europe News

How do EU member state parliaments compare on gender equality?

The share of women MPs and ministers is increasing in a majority of Member States. However, parity has not yet been achieved.

Afghanistan

'We respect women a lot': Taliban holds 3,000-delegate men-only summit

Critics and civil society groups said it will not have legitimacy if Afghan women, who number around 20 million, do not attend.

Conscious Travel

Will travellers boycott the US because of its stance on abortion?

As the US moves to criminalise abortion across many states, is it possible that the Roe vs Wade decision could affect tourism recovery in America?

Health news

Data surveillance could put women in the dock after US abortion ruling

There is already precedent for women’s data being used against them in prosecutions surrounding abortion in the US.

Conscious Travel

Are babymoons safe? One woman’s trip to Malta has lessons for us all

After a woman was refused treatment in Malta because of the country’s strict anti-abortion laws, should pregnant women be reconsidering babymoons?

Work

How US companies say they’ll support staff after Roe v Wade overturned

More US companies have committed to helping employees access abortion services, after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade.

Health news

Maltese doctors call for abortion ban review after US woman's ordeal

A new court filing argues that Malta’s blanket ban on abortion is failing to protect women's health and is putting doctors in impossible situations.