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🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Gender Differences: "Many highly gifted girls make sure not to outshine others"

Career consultant Alma Dreković highlights the tendency for highly gifted girls to downplay their intelligence in order not to overshadow their peers, leading to potential issues with self-esteem and career development.

Mar 23 • 04:36 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The men of Holy Week in Sagunto reject that women process with them: 'Tradition is tradition'

Men participating in the Holy Week festivities in Sagunto vote against allowing women to join their processions, citing adherence to tradition.

Mar 22 • 19:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Feminicides: woman shot dead in hotel in Aracaju and another stabbed in Capela

A woman was shot dead in a hotel in Aracaju and another was stabbed in Capela, highlighting ongoing feminicide issues in Brazil.

Mar 22 • 17:26 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

ZDF Theme Evening: The Timing Couldn't Be Better

ZDF focuses on online hate in a themed evening shortly after a significant report on gender issues.

Mar 22 • 14:26 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Survey: 68% of Workers Feel Unequal Pay

In Latvia, 68% of employees have encountered unequal pay, according to a survey conducted by Alma Career Latvia.

Mar 22 • 07:57 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Equality Commissioner: In Denmark, consent law has also been actively used by men

Christian Veske, Estonia's Gender Equality and Equal Treatment Commissioner, highlights gaps in gender equality in Denmark and criticizes politicians for not addressing these issues.

Mar 22 • 05:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
World

Kirsi leads gender equality work at the UN – she is concerned about two issues regarding the situation of Finnish women

Kirsi Madi, a Finnish official at the UN, is focused on gender equality and is particularly concerned about the rise in violence against women.

Mar 21 • 18:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Women's health and childbirth are political issues because they concern gender, power, and control

The article discusses how women's health and childbirth are intertwined with issues of gender, power, and political control.

Mar 20 • 15:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Women's Commission: 'Discussing these issues should be the responsibility of all society', says reader

The article discusses opinions from readers on the role of women in society and the leadership of Erika Hilton in the Women's Commission, highlighting the need for societal engagement with women's issues, particularly in the face of rising feminicide rates.

Mar 20 • 01:00 UTC
🇳🇿 RNZ World
National & Local

Men can get out of the manosphere - former incels on why they left

A new study explores how some men manage to escape the toxic influence of the manosphere, despite its rising public discussion driven by recent media.

Mar 19 • 03:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: JL2 of Wednesday, March 18, 2026

The article discusses various news topics including interest rate projections, police incidents, political developments, and new regulations in Brazil.

Mar 18 • 22:25 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The reaction of Lizy Tagliani's son upon learning his mother's gender identity

Lizy Tagliani shared her son's reaction after explaining her gender identity to him during a conversation.

Mar 18 • 16:44 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

"A woman should be behind the stove and cooking." Medical students describe sexism, anxiety, and pressure during their studies

Medical students in Czechia have reported instances of sexism, mental health issues, and high pressure associated with their studies, as detailed by several interviewees.

Mar 18 • 10:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested for sexual harassment inside a bus at UFPA in Belém

A 58-year-old man was arrested for sexual harassment on a campus bus at the Federal University of Pará in Belém, after an incident involving a student.

Mar 17 • 23:04 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Husband murders wife in the field

A husband has reportedly murdered his wife in a field in India.

Mar 17 • 13:54 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Dear Young Men, Women Did Not Create the World That Oppresses You (Under the Sun of Jana Shemesh)

The article discusses a global survey revealing that young men hold more conservative views on gender issues compared to older generations.

Mar 17 • 10:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

'Anytime he can kill me': policewoman killed with a shot to the head complained about jealousy from lieutenant colonel in message

The police officer Gisele Santana, found dead from a gunshot wound, had expressed fears about her husband's jealousy and revealed signs of an abusive relationship.

Mar 17 • 08:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Lieutenant Colonel husband of deceased police officer convicted of abuse of authority against colleague: 'Goal to affect her dignity'

Lieutenant Colonel Geraldo Neto, husband of slain police officer Gisele Santana, has been convicted of moral harassment towards a subordinate officer, leading to a government compensation ruling in São Paulo.

Mar 17 • 03:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Brazil registers 15 collective rapes per day between 2022 and 2025, according to data from the Ministry of Health

Recent data shows Brazil experiences an alarming number of collective rapes daily, highlighting systemic issues related to gender violence.

Mar 16 • 14:08 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Erika Hilton is an Authoritarian Person

Erika Hilton's election as president of the Women's Commission in Congress has sparked criticism from various sectors of society, particularly regarding gender representation.

Mar 15 • 22:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The trauma that changed China. The hell of women and generations of only children

The article discusses the systemic disappearance of girls in China due to cultural prejudices and economic pressures, leading to profound generational trauma.

Mar 14 • 19:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Life & Tech

There is no glamour at all. It's just ... ugly

The article reviews the Swedish series 'Synden', highlighting its sharp portrayal of modern rural life while noting its weak narrative in the crime genre.

Mar 14 • 13:46 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Scarred for Life: Untold Stories of Girls Forced into Breast Ironing (Part 2)

The article explores the painful and damaging practice of breast ironing imposed on young girls in Nigeria as a misguided attempt to protect them from male attention.

Mar 14 • 00:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Military man sentenced for psychological violence against ex-partner in RN

A military man was sentenced to one year in prison for psychological violence committed against his ex-partner in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil.

Mar 13 • 14:10 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

What taboo? Women, sex, masturbation, hormonal dance, and more

The article discusses women's issues, including menstruation, sexuality, and societal taboos surrounding these topics, particularly during Women's Month in March.

Mar 13 • 13:48 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

More women’s toilets than men's: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's first guideline to alleviate queue issues

Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has issued new guidelines to ensure there are more women's toilets than men's in public facilities, aiming to reduce waiting times for women.

Mar 13 • 07:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mayor of Colinas do Tocantins is the target of a Federal Police search warrant

The Federal Police executed three search and seizure warrants in Colinas do Tocantins, targeting Mayor Josemar Carlos Casarin amidst an investigation into allegations of gender-based political violence.

Mar 12 • 11:57 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Elisabeth Rehn was asked confusing questions in a TV debate – this is what Yle's former journalist commented on the matter

The documentary series 'Hated Women' features former Finnish Defense Minister Elisabeth Rehn reflecting on her experiences as a groundbreaking female politician, prompting discussions on the gendered nature of political questioning.

Mar 11 • 17:43 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Headread's Book Year Blog: Leida Kibuvitsa "Peace Journey"

The article introduces Leida Kibuvitsa's book "Peace Journey," highlighting its focus on a young woman's life and broader themes of womanhood in Estonia.

Mar 11 • 11:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: MG2 of Tuesday, March 10, 2026

The article covers several significant stories from Brazil, including legislative measures, international tensions, economic dilemmas faced by Petrobras, and emerging social issues.

Mar 10 • 23:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Jornal Anhanguera 2nd Edition of Tuesday, March 10, 2026

The article covers key political and social issues in Brazil, including a new project requiring police to monitor aggressors of women, controversies in the judiciary, threats from the U.S. regarding Iran, and a discussion about Petrobras amidst a war-induced dilemma.

Mar 10 • 23:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: RJ2 of Tuesday, March 10, 2026

The article discusses several current events in Brazil, including a new law aimed at protecting women from domestic violence and various political and social issues.

Mar 10 • 22:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Students and teachers of Colégio Pedro II protest after case of collective rape

Students and teachers at Colégio Pedro II protested in front of their campus in Rio de Janeiro following a collective rape case involving two of their students.

Mar 10 • 20:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Justice condemns man to pay R$ 10,000 to trans woman treated with masculine terms

A Brazilian court has ordered a man to pay R$ 10,000 in moral damages to a transgender woman who was referred to using masculine terms, highlighting issues of discrimination and gender identity.

Mar 10 • 19:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Public Security Commission asks PGR to evaluate investigation of the trend 'if she says no'

The Public Security Commission of Brazil's Chamber of Deputies has requested the Attorney General's Office to investigate a viral social media trend showing men reacting violently to women's rejections.

Mar 10 • 18:10 UTC
🌍 Africanews
World

UN leaders address global gender inequality

The UN has opened a session on gender equality, highlighting the need for stronger access to justice for women and girls globally.

Mar 10 • 09:34 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Municipal Election in Hesse: Fireworks Ban, Gendering, and Traffic Stir Voters

The article discusses the upcoming municipal elections in Hesse, highlighting key issues like a ban on fireworks, gender language, and traffic that are influencing voter sentiment.

Mar 10 • 09:10 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

And what the hell does feminism matter to a guy?

The article discusses why men should care about feminism and highlights issues of justice and privilege.

Mar 10 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

International Women's Day with Demands to the Government: The Feminist March Fills Avenida de Mayo Again

The feminist march for International Women's Day took place on a Monday this year, emphasizing current issues like economic cuts and the dismantling of gender policies.

Mar 9 • 22:31 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

What a scandal, the family in the woods, the drama of that crying and Khamenei: so, today...

Italian President Mattarella addresses gender equality and the impact of recent tragedies involving children, highlighting societal issues and the responsibility of adults.

Mar 9 • 21:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Jornal Anhanguera 1st Edition, March 9, 2026

Haddad will leave his ministry next week to run for the government of São Paulo, while other political and social issues are addressed in Brazil and beyond.

Mar 9 • 16:28 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Feminism Follows the Ideological Compass

An Italian reader criticizes the feminist movement for its selective outrage regarding violence against women based on the perpetrator's background.

Mar 9 • 11:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Feminist, even if you don't know it

The article discusses how perceptions of feminism are changing among younger people, highlighting a decline in its acceptance and understanding.

Mar 9 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Number of women who take leave from work due to violence increases by 152%, says research

A report indicates that leaves from work due to violence against women have surged by 152% between 2023 and 2025 in Brazil.

Mar 9 • 01:00 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Gender Equality: The Biggest Human Rights Challenge of Our Time

The article discusses the significant global challenge of achieving gender equality, highlighting it as the foremost human rights issue today.

Mar 8 • 15:54 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Move Freely

The article discusses the historical repression of women's bodily autonomy and the cultural significance of freedom of movement.

Mar 8 • 11:30 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

From Liberation Movement to Delirium

The International Women's Day has seemingly lost its original significance, evolving into a spectacle rather than a genuine celebration of women's rights.

Mar 8 • 11:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

International Women's Day: Why is it commemorated every March 8th

March 8, also known as International Women's Day, is marked globally to honor women's rights and highlight gender equality issues, with events this year being shifted to March 9 in Argentina for better participation.

Mar 8 • 10:32 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

K. Tasoulas on International Women's Day: We must reflect on the women of the world at this difficult juncture in global history

The President of the Hellenic Republic, Konstantinos Tasoulas, emphasizes the need to honor and reflect on the struggles of women around the world on International Women's Day, highlighting issues in countries like Iran and Ukraine.

Mar 8 • 09:47 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Books for International Women's Day: Three Reading Recommendations for International Women's Day

The article presents three remarkable non-fiction books that challenge traditional stereotypes and address issues related to women's rights in honor of International Women's Day.

Mar 8 • 09:11 UTC

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