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Pay transparency can help close the gender pay gap but at what cost?

Studies have shown that pay transparency didn’t cause women’s wages to rise. Instead, men’s wage growth declined.

Women Beyond Borders

Anelise Borges: Inside the life of an Emmy-nominated warzone reporter

Anelise Borges has been nominated for an International Emmy for her coverage of the 2021 Taliban takeover of Afghanistan.

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Meet the first Jordanian woman to climb Mount Everest

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In this episode of Meet The Locals, we meet Dolores Al Shelleh, a Jordanian adventurer and an impact influencer living in Dubai. Dolores became the first Jordanian woman to summit Mount Everest, and the first Arab woman to accomplish this feat from the northeast ridge.

$A UK study found vegetarian women to be 33 more at risk of hip fractures later in life than regular meat-eaters.$

Health news

Why being a vegetarian woman may be bad for your health later in life

Scientists think women following a plant-based diet aren’t getting enough nutrients linked to bone and muscle health.

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Spain

Probe into rising cases of needle jabs on women in Spain

Waves of needle pricks at musical events also have confounded authorities in France, Britain, Belgium and the Netherlands. Now it's seemingly Spain's turn.

Travel News

Russia tries to entice expats with ‘cringe’ new advert

A Russian embassy has encouraged expats to move to the country for the “beautiful women” and “cheap gas” - but has accidentally used a Ukrainian model.

United Kingdom

England's Euro 2022 victory over Germany 'will change society'

"Listen, the legacy of this tournament is the change in society," said England captain Leah Williamson.

Sci-Tech

Top tech: Europe's future female leaders

In partnership with Huawei

Euronews meets Bukky and Consolata - two young women who are determined to close the gender gap. Sci-tech met them at a summer school for future business leaders.

Travel News

Every woman's body is a beach body, says new Spanish campaign

Spain’s government has a message for women who are uncomfortable about their bodies when they wear bathing costumes: Don’t be.

Travel News

Woman brutally attacked on holiday has insurance warning for others

Jordan Katherine endured every traveller's worst nightmare. Now, she wants you to check your insurance.

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Peruvian women and transgender demonstrators ask Michelle Bachelet for help in face of violence

Some 30 Peruvian women and transgender demonstrators denounce the daily violence they suffer and demand action from the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet, at a protest in Lima.

Destinations

I explored Sicily in Italy solo by train: Where to stay and what to do

Flight-free travel to Sicily is easy by ferry and the island is full of slow and mindful train routes.

Vatican

Pope Francis names women to bishops advisory committee for first time

The Dicastery for Bishops meets to evaluate proposed new bishops that are put forward by Vatican ambassadors.

Women Beyond Borders

How one ‘a-ha moment’ inspired thousands of women to start adventuring

Bex Band trekked the length of Israel and what she experienced changed her career path forever.

Ecotech

This gorgeous sustainable school keeps students cool in 45 degrees

Deep in the Indian desert, this amazing elliptical school is a sustainable masterpiece.

Scenes

The female rap group inspiring young women across India

In partnership with Media City

"Rapping gives me confidence. Rapping gives me a feeling of liberty and empowerment. It's my way of survival."

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Feminist groups protest against femicides in Mexico

Various feminist groups gathered in Mexico City's main square on Wednesday to protest against the murder of women in the country.

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Dozens protest in Panama over disappearances of women

More than a hundred people protest in Panama City over the disappearances of more than 15 women in the past year.

Women Beyond Borders

This woman is recreating expeditions by forgotten female adventurers

Elise Wortley is following in the footsteps of history’s forgotten female explorers to prove adventure can be for anyone.

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Ukrainian women train demining in Kosovo

In Kosovo, far from their homeland, Ukrainian women undergo intensive demining courses to help their country remove numerous planted or abandoned explosives, a process that will most likely last for decades after Russia's invasion ends.