Aurore Bergé, the Minister Delegate for Equality between Women and Men, emphasizes the need for legal changes to better address violence against women in France. Following the first feminicide of 2025, Bergé advocates for a ‘collective awakening’ and aims to…
Wilkinson emphasizes the need for greater support for women’s football in Wales, urging families to embrace the sport equally alongside men’s games. She highlights the importance of showing young players that both men’s and women’s sports deserve equal recognition and…
The Swiss Federal Court has ruled in favor of a divorced widower, granting him a survivor’s pension beyond his daughter’s adulthood. This decision comes after previous inequalities in pension rights between widows and widowers were addressed by the European Court…
The Swiss Parliament has approved an expansion of anti-racism laws to include sexism, equating it with racism and homophobia. This decision aims to send a clear message against violence and hate towards women. Supporters argue that sexist remarks often go…
Research indicates that a significant number of female physicians at university clinics in Germany experience gender-based discrimination throughout their careers. The case of Elke Küßner, a senior physician who took her own life after facing harassment and hostility for raising…
The Cinémathèque Française in Paris has canceled a planned screening of “Last Tango in Paris” following intense backlash from women’s organizations. The decision, aimed at easing tensions and ensuring safety, came after threats were made ahead of the event. Frédéric…
The Greek startup ecosystem is on a stable growth trajectory, with significant achievements in 2024. The report ‘Startups in Greece 2024-2025’ highlights the increased funding support from the Hellenic Development Bank of Investments, which now backs 30 funds. Greek startups…
The inaugural meeting of the Gender Equality Committee of Northern Tzoumerka Municipality saw strong participation from women of all ages who exchanged views and proposed actions to promote gender equality. Chairwoman Elizabet Boutzora highlighted the importance of equal participation and…
The article examines the hypothetical scenario of a world free from violence against women, discussing the potential improvements for women’s lives and the broader societal implications, including considerations for men and necessary changes to achieve this future. It raises critical…
Kim Ki-duck, a local councilor in Seoul, is criticized for linking rising male suicide rates to the increasing empowerment of women in South Korea. He claimed that women’s participation in the workforce makes it harder for men to find jobs…
The Gender Equality and Anti-Discrimination Committee at the University of Macedonia is organizing the first student conference on December 13-14, 2024, focusing on ‘Gender and Equality: An Interdisciplinary Approach’. The event aims to promote dialogue on gender issues through various…
The number of female professors in the Netherlands rose slightly to 28.7% this year, but the goal of achieving 30% by next year is unlikely to be met. A report indicates that while overall percentages of female academics are increasing,…
