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Ecuadorian village women play their self-invented sport

Women from the northern village of Turucu in Ecuador play handball dressed in traditional Anaco skirts.

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'Artificial wombs will be a reality by 2040' says FemTech futurist

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China

Journalist and activist in China’s first #MeToo case jailed

Huang Xueqin & Wang Jianbing helped spark China’s first #MeToo case in 2018. Working as a freelance journalist, Huang publicised allegations of sexual harassment made by a graduate student against her Ph.D. supervisor at one of China’s most prestigious universities.

People

How female-only adventure travel is driving change in Jordan

‘Islam does not have to limit you’: Meet the female guides changing the face of tourism in Jordan.

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Art

Tate Britain celebrates 400 years of overlooked female artists

The exhibition at Tate Britain showcases trailblazing female artists such as Angelica Kauffman, Artemisia Gentileschi, and Mary Beale.

Europe News

Is the expected surge in far-right vote pushing women to be more politically active?

In an interview with Euronews, gender equality experts believe that the European institutions remain abstract elements in women's lives and a space fuelled by gender stereotypes.

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Employees with care responsibilities miss out on work opportunities

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Enabling employees to work flexibly can help organisations narrow the gender pay and pensions gap.

Health news

Study finds women live longer but have poorer quality lives than men

The investigation showed that men are more likely to be involved in a car crash while women tend to suffer more from anxiety and depression.

Health news

Experts recommend lowering age to start breast cancer screenings

An expert panel said lowering the age recommendation from 50 to 40 could make a difference as more and more women in their 40s are being diagnosed with breast cancer.

Europe News

Period poverty still a problem within the EU despite tax breaks

In some countries, costs remain high for women despite tax breaks with many not being able to buy their product of choice.

Culture news

Middle East pavilions at Venice Biennale challenge myths about women

Saudi Arabia and Lebanon's installations at the Venice Biennale seek to redress the balance by questioning masculine views and Western myths surrounding the portrayal of women in Middle Eastern societies.

Healthcare

Polish lawmakers to consider four different bills on abortion access

Under the current law, Polish women can only access an abortion if their life is at risk or if the pregnancy was the result of a crime.

World News

Hungarian village celebrates Easter with centuries old tradition

The northern Hungarian village of Holloko celebrates Easter Monday in its own particular - and peculiar - way.

Qatar 365

Qatar: Inspiring women at the top of their game

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From the business of jewellery to sports and the tech and science industries, women take an active role in shaping the future of Qatar.

Romania

Does Andrew Tate’s arrest spell the end of the 'manosphere'?

While the controversial influencer could be temporarily out of the game because of his legal troubles, what will happen to the ideas Tate championed?

The Exchange

International Women’s Day: Leaders driving the change

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Gender biases against women can take many forms; and still exist all over the world. Some women are taking the lead in change to inspire others, but there is much more progress to be made.

World News

Women worldwide participated in International Women's Day

On Friday, women worldwide participated in International Women's Day, participating in strikes, marches, and demonstrations, highlighting endeavors to combat discrimination and expedite progress towards gender equality.

World News

Do combat sports really measure up when it comes to women’s self-defen

“Developing self-defence skills means reclaiming autonomy, thus regaining control over one's environment. We are no longer at the mercy of someone,” according to psychotraumatology psychologist, Julie Francols. But are combat sports effective when it comes to fending off an unexpected attack?

World

Is gender parity the key to economic prosperity? The IMF says 'yes'

Why does the world need more women in the labour market and managerial positions? Kristalina Georgieva, the International Monetary Fund's Managing Director, shares her thoughts on the Global Conversation.

Ukraine

Women soldiers have to fight to get to the frontline in Ukraine

Although one out of five soldiers serving in the Ukrainian army are women, they say they struggle to reach the frontline.

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