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USA

Watch: Female lawmakers cheer record number of women in US Congress

Female lawmakers broke into applause during Donald Trump’s second State of the Union address as the US president highlighted the growing role of women in the workforce and in politics.

World News

Women take a slice out of jamon boys club

Women take a slice out of jamon boys club

World

Egypt moves fashion forward for plus sized women

Young designers are challenging style norms in Egypt by promoting body positive clothing and catering to plus-size women.

USA

Women's March on Washington takes place amid controversy

Protesters from across the United States marched on the capital for the third annual Women’s March on Washington.

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France

Sexism in France: 1.2 million women targeted, four convictions made

Some 1.2 million French women were targeted with sexist insults in 2017, but there were just four convictions over the offence, according to a major report released on Thursday.

USA

Euroviews. Trump's shameless use of female pain to sell his border wall | View

The president’s apparent concern this week for the victims of sexual assault and abuse is curious considering his actions.

Earth News

Femme de Champagne - Part 2

“There’s space for women, and please come and join us. Just do it.”

Earth News

Femme de Champagne - Part 1

Female leaders in Champagne: important influences on the direction of the region.

Saudi Arabia

Saudi women to be notified of divorce via text, called a 'technical measure' by activists

On Sunday, the Saudi government announced they would start notifying women if their husbands filed for divorce via text message, which activists call "technological progress" rather than real progress.

France

Female 'yellow vests' march across France

Hundreds of women of the 'yellow vests' movement marched in French cities on Sunday.

India

Protests erupt after two women make landmark step in Indian temple

Two women were the first to step foot in a Hindu temple in India after a Supreme Court ruling in September overturned a ban on women of menstrating age from entering. Their actions raised the ire of conservative worshippers who protested the women's entry to the temple.

Sweden

Frock 'n' roll: Man-free music festival 'violated discrimination laws'

What do you think? Is the festival discriminatory? Or do we need music events that cater for all tastes?

World News

'Home is the most dangerous place for women'

A new report by the United Nations found that an average of 137 women across the world are killed by a partner or family member every day.

World News

In which country do women experience the most street harassment?

A new study saw over 6,000 women surveyed in France, Spain, Italy, Germany, the UK and the USA to see where they experienced the most harassment in the street.

World News

Photos chronicle life - and potential death - in the Arctic

The photographer had to learn how to use a gun to defend herself against polar bears, but she doesn't think the danger involved in her job is what puts women off.

USA

Diversity wins the midterms. The women making history in 2018

A record number of women have made history in being elected to the House of Representatives in the 2018 US midterm election.

Europe News

"Women create a more inclusive society"

Conference in Portugal fosters female entrepreneurship

Switzerland

Swiss female politicians reveal battle with online abuse

Many female Swiss politicians are forced to deal with online verbal abuse every day. Euronews spoke to three Swiss women working in politics about their personal experiences with harassment online.

Inspire Africa

Nanawax: The success story of an African print lover [Inspire Africa]

Hannane Ferdjani meets with Maureen Ayite - AKA Nanawax - a passionate businesswoman whose ready-to-wear brand has taken the African fashion scene by storm.

Ukraine

Watch: Female skydivers set world record in Ukraine

Fifty-seven women have taken part in a synchronised skydive in Ukraine, setting a new world record.