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International Women's Day: how can algorithms be sexist?

The first person to write an algorithm was a woman in the 19th century. But in the 21st century, algorithms may end up reinforcing gender stereotypes.

World News

Who are some of Europe's most inspirational female role models?

We celebrate the women who are an inspiration in Europe today.

Ireland

Irish architects Farrell and McNamara won 2020 Pritzker Prize

The Irish architects have been awarded the 2020 Pritzker Prize for leading the way for women in a male-dominated profession.

United Kingdom

Scotland set to be first country in world to make period products free

The new legislation would put a legal obligation on the government to provide free sanitary products to "everyone in Scotland who needs to use period product"

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Europe News

Tens of thousands still at risk from FGM as EU calls for action

MEPs voted overwhelmingly to support a resolution calling for an end to female genital mutilation and to provide care to survivors.

World News

Six female scientists to know about on Women and Girls in Science Day

To mark International Women and Girls in Science Day Euronews has taken a look at six women in science and technology that are making a difference today.

World News

Can an app help make female journalists safer?

2 out of 3 women journalists worldwide say they have been threatened or harassed online at least once. A new app is there to help them.

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Thousands of women dye Madrid purple with human chain against violence

Some 7,000 women joined together on Saturday in a 7-kilometre feminist chain in Madrid to denounce discrimination and violence against women

World

These Arab women athletes show their strength, in life and sport

By day, Iraqi native Ishtar Azzawi is a project manager at the UAE-based investment company, KBBO Group. By night, the 35-year-old is a jiu-jitsu champion.

Greece

High court judge becomes Greece's first female president

Men dominate the top-level political positions in Greece, so this is a big deal.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

Earth News

Fashion's 'shameful secret relationship' with size

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

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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.

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.

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.

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.