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Which EU countries rank best in the world for women's health?

In 12 EU countries, women's satisfaction with the quality of care has decreased, with Greece reporting the lowest score at 32%.

Art

World Theatre Day: This all-female Ukrainian cast is keeping art alive

With most male actors at war, the Chernihiv Regional Youth Theatre in Ukraine has reinvented itself with female actors stepping into traditionally male roles, preserving culture while supporting the war effort.

Qatar 365

Qatar’s Creatives: Women in Art, Fashion & Film

In partnership with Media City

Qatar 365 celebrates Women’s History Month, spotlighting female creatives in Qatar that are pushing the boundaries in visual arts, cinematography, and fashion.

Culture news

American playwright ak payne wins Susan Smith Blackburn Prize

American playwright ak payne has won this year’s Susan Smith Blackburn Prize, an international prize that recognises women+ writing theatre in English.

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World News

People march in cities around the world on International Women's Day

People around the world joined forces to march against patriarchal societies, the gender gap and violence against women in rallies in cities across the world.

Travel News

From safety to sisterhood: Why women prefer female-only tour companies

For International Women’s Day, Euronews Travel spoke to female-led travel companies about what women really want.

Qatar 365

Accelerate Action: Women breaking barriers in STEM, diplomacy

In partnership with Media City

From science and engineering to activism and diplomacy, Qatar 365 marks International Women’s Day 2025 by meeting women and girls who are accelerating action in their fields by pursuing their dreams and fighting for change.

Design

French architect Anne Lacaton wins 2025 Jane Drew Prize

French architect Anne Lacaton has been awarded the 2025 Jane Drew Prize for her pivotal role in advancing women in architecture, recognised for her inventive and socially conscious design work.

Smart Regions

Consolidating peace: A cross-community centre for women in Belfast

In partnership with the European Commission

Northern Ireland launches a space for peace. The Shankill Shared Women's Centre in Belfast is a training and drop-in centre for women and children. Many are still suffering the aftermath of the religious conflict that caused thousands of deaths in the most divided corner of the UK.

Europe News

Ukrainian women bolster coal mining workforce to aid energy supply

Our international correspondent Valerie Gauriat travelled to south-eastern Ukraine to meet the women who have recently joined the efforts to secure critical energy supply — in the coal mines.

Europe News

Female genital mutilation a reality in Europe

Female genital mutilation is a reality in Europe, with over 600,000 girls and women having been subjected to it.

Culture news

Finalists named for longest-running women+'s playwrighting prize

Nine finalists have been announced for the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize, the most prestigious English-language theatre prize for women and non-binary writers.

USA

Thousands attend People's March in Washington days before inauguration

Eight years since its historic first march, the Women's March returned on Saturday to Washington just before President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration.

Europe News

Belgium woman runs a marathon every day of the year

On top of running at least 15,444 kilometers in a single year, the 55-year-old also raised some €60,000 in funds for breast cancer research.

Afghanistan

Afghanistan's Taliban government to shut down NGOs employing women

The Taliban say they will close all national and foreign non-governmental groups in Afghanistan employing women.

Qatar 365

A highlight of the best stories on Qatar 365 in 2024

In partnership with Media City

From exploring artificial intelligence in fashion and transport to unique water activities and inspiring women in science and sports, Qatar 365 marks another year of putting the spotlight on life in Qatar.

Work

Gender pay gap: Only one country in Europe pays women more than men

The gender pay gap is much more than equal pay for equal work. Women in Europe face major inequalities in access to work, progression, and rewards.

Sci-Tech

Tech bootcamp in Croatia empowers rural women to drive innovation

In partnership with Huawei

In this episode of Sci-Tech, we visit a transformative bootcamp near Zagreb, Croatia, where women from rural areas across Europe are learning how technology can revolutionise their businesses and communities.

Moments

Round-the-world in 90 days? Challenging an EV to break a world record

The journey took Lexi Limitless through Europe where she discovered a new love for Georgia.

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Latin America's unity in the face of violence against women

Women across Latin America marched on Monday to commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Many wore purple handkerchiefs which have become a symbol of feminism, and green to represent calls for legal, safe, and free abortion.