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France

Will women really be the biggest winners of France’s pension reforms?

Will French women actually benefit from the new pension system and what can we learn from the examples of other European countries? Euronews answers.

18/01/2020

Finland

Finnish minister apologises for Instagram poll on fate of IS women

An online poll on the repatriation of women linked to so-called Islamic State sparked controversy and embarrassed for the new government.

14/12/2019

Europe News

Women from Central Eastern Europe steal the spotlight at the 2019 Women in Europe awards

At the 4th annual Women in Europe awards, four women were recognized for their work in raising awareness for women's issues.

05/12/2019

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Police go pink to highlight women's safety in crime-hit Delhi

Delhi has the highest rate of crime against women in India. Now, a special pink patrol is hoping to tackle the problem.

29/11/2019

Europe News

The Brief: The future Commission sets to criminalize gender-based violence

For the first time in Commission history, there will be a European Equality Commissioner, Helena Dalli, whose goal is develop EU-wide legislation that protects the victims and punishes the offenders of gender-based violence.

25/11/2019

Living

Fashion's 'shameful secret relationship' with size

We speak to three women about the struggle of finding clothes that fit.

09/11/2019

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Women march in Lebanon to demand government resignation

Several hundred women lit candles while marching in Beirut on Wednesday (November 6) demanding the resignation of Lebanon's entire government.

07/11/2019

Europe News

The Brief: CAP controversy

The European Commission had to defend itself and its CAP policies from criticism after the New York Times gave details about how oligarchs in Central Europe use EU funds for their circles.

04/11/2019

World

How are underprivileged women in Lebanon being empowered through luxury bags?

An initiative in Lebanon is harnessing the talent of disadvantaged women to produce high fashion handbags.

25/10/2019

France

French #MeToo founder to pay damages for defamation

A Paris court ordered Sandra Muller to pay €15,000 in damages to a TV executive Eric Brion who she had accused of making sexually lewd remarks at a party.

26/09/2019

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Clashes on the streets of Quito over pro-abortion law

There were scenes of anger on the streets of Quito on Tuesday as pro-abortion protesters clashed with police after Ecuadorian lawmakers voted down a motion that would have eased abortion laws in rape cases.

18/09/2019

Ocean

The invisible women of Europe's fishing industry

In partnership with the European Commission

Women play a key role in fishing and aquaculture, but often their work remains unrecognised and underpaid

13/09/2019

Ocean

The woman challenging stereotypes in Europe's fishing industry

In partnership with the European Commission

Cultural stereotypes are why many women avoid working on large, commercial fishing vessels

13/09/2019

World

Politician Paula Yacoubian says she risks her life fighting Lebanese corruption and garbage crisis

Paula Yacoubian represents what some hope is the future of Lebanese politics.

13/09/2019

World

How is Women As Partners In Progress promoting gender equality in the MENA region?

The Women As Partners In Progress International Conference in Jordan showcased key initiatives for gender equality in the Middle East and North Africa region.

13/09/2019

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Mexican women knit hearts to honour the memory of those murdered

A group of women constructed a memorial made of hand-knitted hearts in Mexico City's Alameda park to honour the memory of murdered women.

25/08/2019

Malta

Stranded migrant rescue ship Ocean Viking sails in shape of a heart

A migrant rescue ship stranded in the Mediterranean has sailed in the shape of a heart to raise awareness about its plight.

22/08/2019

Italy

Meet the women making a mark at the 2019 Summer Universiade in Naples

As Naples hosted the 2019 Summer Universiade — the 60th anniversary of the international multi-sport event organized for university athletes — Euronews spoke to three women who have made their mark on the competition for different reasons.

11/07/2019

Living

The best biodegradable wet wipes and cleansing pads to buy

How to remove your make up in an eco-friendly way.

09/07/2019

Europe News

The brief: Gender balance makes steady progress in the EU

Gender balance shows steady improvement in the EU. Tesco warns against no-deal Brexit. Macron forced to get behind a trade deal that's not favourable with French farmers. All this and more in Wednesday's Brief from Brussels.

04/07/2019