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🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The accumulated dating violence bills in the National Assembly... ‘We need a complete revision of the Domestic Violence Punishment Act’

On the eve of International Women's Day, activists are urging for the complete revision of South Korea's Domestic Violence Punishment Act to include dating violence and close legal gaps.

Mar 3 • 09:56 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Iranian Women's Team's 'Silent Protest', Boycotts National Anthem

The Iranian women's national football team staged a silent protest by refusing to sing their national anthem during the Asian Cup opening match in response to recent military attacks by Israel and the United States.

Mar 3 • 08:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

Women without veils and in miniskirts: what Iran was like before the Islamic Revolution and why the idea of a 'liberal monarchy' is contested

The former prince of Iran's monarchy expresses willingness to lead a transition in Iran nearly fifty years after the Islamic Revolution, though experts doubt its feasibility, highlighting the stark contrast in women's rights then and now.

Mar 3 • 07:01 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
World

"Woman, Life, Freedom" – The Exiled Iranian Activists Who Dare to Dream of a New Era

This article discusses the impact of the killing of Mahsa Amini in Iran, which sparked a movement for women's rights and freedom in the face of oppressive regimes.

Mar 3 • 06:50 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
World

Attack by the United States and Israel against Iran, live: tension in the Middle East today, Tuesday, March 3

Real-time coverage of the escalating tension between the United States, Israel, and Iran, highlighting the Iranian women's national football team's protest during the Asian Cup.

Mar 3 • 04:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Sports

NBA player calls for Hawks to cancel their 'Magic City' strip club promotional night out of respect for women

NBA player Luke Kornet has criticized the Atlanta Hawks for their planned 'Magic City Night' promotional event, calling it disrespectful to women.

Mar 3 • 03:06 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Teacher Dismissed Amid Sexual Assault Allegations in Ulsan Private School; Women's Alliance Calls it a Just Outcome

A senior teacher at a private school in Ulsan has been dismissed following allegations of sexual assault against two temporary teachers.

Mar 3 • 01:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Woman remains in critical condition after being beaten with punches and kicks by her partner in Tomé-Açu

A woman in Tomé-Açu, Brazil, is in critical condition after being brutally attacked by her partner, who has since been arrested.

Mar 2 • 22:18 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

New Afghan Penal Code Allows Violence Against Women as Long as There Are No Marks

The new Afghan Penal Code, implemented by the Taliban, allows for domestic violence against women as long as there are no visible injuries, highlighting a disturbing prioritization of animal rights over women's rights.

Mar 2 • 21:33 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Egg Freezing and IVF - This Is How KD Aims to Attract City Women

The Christian Democrats in Sweden aim to attract urban women by offering subsidized egg freezing and fertility assistance to address the stress of career alongside family planning.

Mar 2 • 20:05 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

In Iran, celebrating is one thing, waiting for miracles is another

The article reflects on the harsh realities faced by Iranians under a repressive regime, particularly focusing on women's rights and the regime's international terrorism affiliations.

Mar 2 • 19:19 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Gisèle Pelicot receives the affection of her Spanish admirers: 'She is a historical figure'

Gisèle Pelicot, a survivor of sexual violence, was celebrated by 300 admirers at the French Institute in Madrid, where her book launch took place.

Mar 2 • 19:08 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

An activist from the Organization for the Freedom of Women in Iraq shot dead in Baghdad

Yanar Mohammed, a prominent women's rights activist in Iraq, was shot by two armed men on a motorcycle in Baghdad and later died from her injuries.

Mar 2 • 18:42 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Rafto Foundation: Women’s Rights Advocate Yanar Mohammed Killed in Assassination

Yanar Mohammed, a prominent women's rights advocate in Iraq, has been shot and killed outside her home in Baghdad.

Mar 2 • 17:43 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Anti-abortion group wants to prevent another blockade of the march. In Prague, they have planned twenty different routes

An anti-abortion group in Prague is organizing a march with various routes to avoid previous blockades from pro-choice protesters.

Mar 2 • 15:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Iran once had a liberal culture and miniskirt-wearing women, but with a poor majority under a violent monarchy; see images

The article examines Iran's cultural landscape before the 1979 Revolution, highlighting its modernity and the sharp contrast with the restrictive environment for women today.

Mar 2 • 15:04 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

Raft Foundation: Raft Prize recipient Yanar Mohammed killed in assassination

Yanar Mohammed, a prominent Iraqi women's rights advocate and Raft Prize recipient, was shot and killed outside her home in Baghdad.

Mar 2 • 14:33 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Men almost twice as likely as women to earn high salaries in ‘reality check’ on Australia’s gender pay gap

A report by Australia’s Workplace Gender Equality Agency reveals that men are significantly more likely than women to earn high salaries, highlighting persistent gender pay disparities.

Mar 2 • 14:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The Audacity of Anunzziatta

Anunzziatta Valdez Larrea presented her book "The Audacity of Dreams," which discusses the rights of women, children, and youth in Ecuador.

Mar 2 • 12:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Woman strangled to death with a phone charger in PE is buried in PI; husband is in prison

Tailana Moura da Silva, tragically strangled by her husband in Pernambuco, was buried in Teresina, while he faces charges of femicide.

Mar 2 • 12:29 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Pitiful Information about Afghanistan – New Law Makes Even Animals More Valuable than Women

A new law in Afghanistan allows men to physically abuse their wives as long as they do not cause serious injuries, leading to significant human rights concerns.

Mar 2 • 12:16 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Abortion, the Military, and Capitalism in Focus: Check Out the Crazy Messages for 'Night March'

Ahead of International Women's Day, the fAKTIV collective announces another 'Night March' that promotes an anti-state, anti-war, anti-capitalist message beyond women's rights.

Mar 2 • 09:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Five Chamber of Deputies committees still without president

Five committees in Brazil's Chamber of Deputies have yet to install their official presidents, causing delays in their functions.

Mar 2 • 09:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Women negotiate just as much salary as men, but the result is worse

Women negotiate salaries as much as men do, yet they achieve less favorable outcomes, according to Djøf chair Sara Vergo.

Mar 2 • 05:47 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Liberia: 'The Greatest Joy in My Life Is When We Obtain Justice for Survivors' - Liberia's One-Stop Centres Are Helping Women and Girls to Heal

Liberia's one-stop centres have significantly contributed to providing essential services and support for women and children who are survivors of violence between 2019 and 2023.

Mar 2 • 05:33 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Here International Women's Day is celebrated

Denmark prepares to celebrate International Women's Day on March 8, 2026, with events planned across the country to honor women's rights and assess current gender equality.

Mar 2 • 03:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

Iran says 153 were killed in primary school, and Israel claims to be unaware of operations in the area

Iran claims that 153 people died following missile attacks on a women's school in Minab, while Israel denies any involvement.

Mar 1 • 17:35 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Legislative commission decides to unify bills related to the rights and empowerment of rural women

Ecuador's National Assembly's Commission on Constitutional Guarantees has decided to unify two legislative bills aimed at promoting the rights and empowerment of rural women.

Mar 1 • 17:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
World

A Woman is Barely Worthy of Being Considered a Living Being in Afghanistan – New Law Permits Nearly All Forms of Violence

A new Taliban law in Afghanistan effectively endorses violence against women while imposing stricter penalties for animal cruelty.

Mar 1 • 14:56 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Prantl's View: The AfD is Securely Misogynistic

The article critiques the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party in Germany for its misogynistic views on women's roles in society.

Mar 1 • 12:29 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

An Amazon tribe was saved from extinction with only three women and no men

An Amazonian tribe, the akuntsu, found hope for survival after the birth of a child to one of the last three women of their population, highlighting the importance of indigenous rights and rainforest conservation.

Mar 1 • 11:21 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Imams and Pro-Pal in the Square: They Are the Guardians of the Regime

The article discusses the support expressed by pro-Pal and similar groups for the Iranian regime amid the conflict following US and Israeli actions.

Mar 1 • 11:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The Taliban horror is law. Broken bones for women? It's worse to hit dogs

A new penal code in Afghanistan codifies severe punishments for women, far less severe for animal abuse, reflecting the Taliban's repressive regime.

Mar 1 • 11:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

The veil removed, a message to the free world

A powerful message of freedom is conveyed through videos of Iranian women removing their hijabs, symbolizing hope against a theocratic regime.

Mar 1 • 11:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Applause in the streets, joy at the windows. The lame regime ready to negotiate. But the puzzle of succession remains

The article discusses the current crisis in Iran, highlighting the people's joy amidst despair as they navigate a repressive regime and grapple with uncertainty about the future.

Mar 1 • 11:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Storm around the Lawyer of the Year competition. Well-known lawyer: This is a misunderstanding

The competition for 'Lawyer of the Year' has changed to include both male and female nominees, sparking controversy and claims of a lack of prior consultation within the legal community.

Mar 1 • 06:27 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

"You are pregnant, not sick", "you can't gain more weight" and other phrases that harm women during pregnancy

The article discusses harmful phrases often directed at pregnant women, highlighting the emotional and psychological impact of language during this vulnerable time.

Mar 1 • 04:30 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Do Bollywood Heroes Fear Taapsee? Demand for Not Casting in Films

Bollywood actress Taapsee Pannu discusses her new film 'Asee' and reveals that some film heroes may avoid working with her due to various reasons.

Feb 28 • 09:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man is convicted after attacking a couple of women with homophobic insults on the coast of SP

A man in Santos, Brazil, has been sentenced to community service and fines for homophobic verbal assaults against a couple of women.

Feb 28 • 09:12 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

Karolina Ramqvist: She was perhaps the most powerful woman in the world

Karolina Ramqvist discusses the significance of Marguerite de Navarre and her work 'Heptameron' in challenging male violence against women.

Feb 28 • 09:10 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Heidi got married unwillingly at only 17 – 'When I was expecting my fifth child, I was advised to have an abortion'

The article discusses Heidi's experiences of marrying young and facing pressure regarding her pregnancy decisions.

Feb 28 • 07:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Understand why the police are treating the missing woman in RS as a victim of femicide

Silvana Germann de Aguiar, a 48-year-old woman, has been registered as a potential victim of femicide in Rio Grande do Sul after being missing since January 24, 2026.

Feb 28 • 06:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Bronze statues can be bought with money. Moving power requires more than that

The article discusses the historical neglect of women's contributions in storytelling and highlights the challenges of addressing centuries of gender inequality in the cultural narrative.

Feb 28 • 00:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

UN: Women are at risk as Taliban restrictions impact Afghan healthcare

Taliban restrictions significantly endanger the lives of women and their children, as reported by a UN human rights expert.

Feb 27 • 18:08 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Decision from Brussels: European money to enable abortions for Polish women

The EU Commission has permitted the use of European funds to facilitate abortions for women in Poland, stirring warnings from the European People's Party about potential repercussions.

Feb 27 • 17:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested suspected of breaking into house and attempting to rape woman in Sertão da Paraíba

A 25-year-old man was arrested in Princesa Isabel, Paraíba, for allegedly breaking into a house and attempting to rape a 29-year-old woman.

Feb 27 • 17:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Corumbá will have a House of the Brazilian Woman with an investment of R$ 8.3 million

The government of Mato Grosso do Sul has announced plans to construct a Casa da Mulher Brasileira in Corumbá, aimed at supporting women facing violence.

Feb 27 • 14:13 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

European funds can be used to ensure access to safe abortions

The European Commission allows EU member states to use social funds to support access to safe abortions for vulnerable women and girls.

Feb 27 • 13:55 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The EU states that member states will be able to use bloc funds to ensure access to safe abortions

The EU has announced that member states can voluntarily utilize existing social funds to support access to safe abortions for vulnerable women and girls.

Feb 27 • 13:55 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Equal Pay Day: The Price of Motherhood

On Equal Pay Day, Germany highlights the wage gap between men and women, with women statistically working unpaid for the first 58 days of the year due to this gap.

Feb 27 • 11:12 UTC

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