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Women's Prize for Literature Shortlist showcases global talent

Six unique books from writers spread around the world have been nominated for the annual prize celebrating the best of women's fiction in the English language.

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Collectives protest against femicides in Mexico

Hundreds of women marched through downtown Mexico City and its suburbs on Sunday to protest the murder of an 18-year-old woman in the northern city of Monterrey and demand the attorney general's office conduct a proper investigation into the death.

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Women bear weight of Easter rite in changing Spain

A team of women rock from one foot to another rhythmically as they carry a 1.5-tonne float topped with a statue of Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mary through the streets of Granada in southern Spain.

World News

Ketanji Brown Jackson: New US Supreme Court Justice

Ketanji Brown Jackson celebrated her confirmation as the first Black woman appointed to the nation's highest judicial bench.

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Moments

This hotel claims to heal women's broken hearts....for €2,500

The retreat also claims it can help you spot narcissists and avoid them forever.

Ocean

An ocean of opportunities: The women transforming the blue economy

Ocean‑based industries are dominated by men - but across Europe, more and more women are driving innovation and growth in the blue economy. Ocean went to France and Greece to meet some of them.

Ocean

Fishing for equality: Empowering women in Europe's seafood sector

In partnership with the European Commission

Ocean speaks to Ismini Bogdanou, Director of Communications & PR at the Hellenic Aquaculture Producers Organization (HAPO) about the need for more gender diversity in Europe's fisheries and aquaculture sector.

Afghanistan

Dozens protest in Kabul, demanding the Taliban reopens girls’ secondary schools.

"Why is it happening to them just because they're girls? Why can't they be studying? Why can’t they be learning?”

Earth News

Women-led companies more likely to meet climate targets, says research

All the data reinforces the premise that diversity and environmental performance are linked in companies.

Scenes

Meet the Queen Bikers, Tunisia’s first all-female motorcycle club

In partnership with Media City

"The moment I start the engine, I totally forget about the people, the streets, as my whole being is fused with the bike."

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Cholita wrestlers fight racism in Bolivia

Young women dressed in billowing skirts and long braided hair take to the wrestling ring to fight anti-Indigenous racism in Bolivia.

Hungary

Katalin Novak becomes Hungary's first female president

Novak is a loyal ally of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban.

Qatar 365

Playing to win: meet Qatar's inspirational sportswomen

In partnership with Media City

Women in Qatar are proving to be inspirational sporting role models. Qatar 365 takes a look at what exactly it takes for them to get to the top of their game?

Europe News

Ukrainian writer pays tribute to resilience of her country's women

The acclaimed novelist with a doctorate in aesthetics addressed MEPs in Strasbourg on International Women's Day.

Work

Meet the women CEOs shaking the foundations of the tech industry

Euronews Next spoke to the women who are breaking down barriers in the tech world and asked them why the industry is still falling flat on gender parity.

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Chilean women stage protest called Super Feminist Monday

Dozens of women staged a protest in front of Chile's presidential palace on Monday ahead of International Women's Day.

Sci-Tech

Tomorrow's leaders: the women training for tech's top jobs

In partnership with Huawei

Sci-Tech looks at a female leadership initiative aiming to empower some of Europe’s most talented young women.

The Exchange

Women in business: can tech and funding shatter the glass ceiling?

In partnership with Media City

The Exchange talks to the women breaking barriers, and inspiring a more diverse generation of business leaders.

Partner content

Meet the Dubai-based fashion designer behind the Emilia Ohrtmann label

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

In this episode of Meet The Locals, we meet Dubai-based German fashion designer and entrepreneur Emilia Ohrtmann.

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STEM pioneers: the UAE women empowering the Middle East

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

In this episode of Focus, Laura Buckwell reports on how Arab women are playing a vital role in the development of science research and innovation across the Middle East.