Women
Thousands worldwide protest violence against women
Thousands of people in cities across the world rallied on Saturday to condemn violence against women on the occassion of the International…
Italy’s parties unanimously back clampdown on violence against women
By Angelo Amante Italian lawmakers on Wednesday unanimously backed a raft of measures to clamp down on violence against women after the…
Pope Francis: Too many women are victim of violence and abuse
Violence against women is a "poisonous weed" that must be eradicated from society, Pope Francis said on Thursday. "Violence against women is…
Back your women’s teams properly, FIFA women’s officer tells FAs
By Christian Radnedge LONDON, (Reuters) - National football associations need to properly support their women's teams so they can perform at their…
Council of Europe expresses concern at Italy’s violence-against-women data
The Council of Europe said Friday that it was worried about Italy's figures regarding violence against women. The human rights body's Committee…
Only 28.9% of women living in southern Italy work
Only 28.9% of women living in southern Italy, fewer than one in three, are in employment, compared to 52% in the north…
Pope allows women to vote at bishops meeting for first time
By Philip Pullella (Reuters) - Pope Francis, in a historic move that could lead to more inclusiveness in decision-making in the Roman…
Women facing violence, forced marriage may get EU refugee status, top court adviser says
PARIS, April 20 (Reuters) - Women from outside the European Union at risk of "honour" crimes, forced marriages or domestic violence in…
Iran installs cameras in public places to identify, penalise unveiled women
April 8 (Reuters) - In a further attempt to rein in increasing numbers of women defying the compulsory dress code, Iranian authorities…
As wages go up, Japanese women reckon with a vast pay gap
By David Dolan and Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO, (Reuters) - As Japanese companies offer their heftiest wage raises in decades, women in the…
Women’s stories stand out in Oscars race, but Hollywood lagging in gender parity
By Lisa Richwine LOS ANGELES, March 7 (Reuters) - Michelle Yeoh battles her way through a multiverse, Angela Bassett leads a grieving…
Afghan female students not allowed to sit university entrance exam – Taliban ministry
KABUL (Reuters) - The Taliban-run Ministry of Higher Education ordered private universities in Afghanistan not to allow female students to sit university…