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🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Boss Denied Maternity Leave, Child Died, Charged a Huge Fine

A working mother in Ohio was denied maternity leave, leading to a tragic situation when she lost her child after being forced to work against medical advice.

Mar 22 • 09:17 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Is it easy to have an abortion? While filming Dancing with a Bear, I started to doubt, says the director

The article discusses the reflections of a film director on the topic of abortion, prompted by her experiences while working on a documentary.

Mar 22 • 05:37 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

From the salon to the sheds: How Brittnee found her passion in shearing

Brittnee Bazeley transitioned from being a beauty therapist to a prominent figure in the shearing industry in regional New South Wales, working her way up to a wool classer role.

Mar 21 • 18:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

For years, mother and daughter have sewn for the giants of luxury. Now they do it for their own brand

A mother and daughter team previously working for luxury brands have launched their own clothing line, Mantù.

Mar 20 • 04:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Policy in Kenya: Two Days Off for Menstruation

In Nairobi, women working in the district are entitled to two paid menstruation leave days each month, a policy aimed at promoting women's rights and productivity.

Mar 19 • 20:15 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Fewer and Fewer People Work in Clearly Defined Men's and Women's Occupations

Data from Statistics Finland indicates a significant decrease in the number of individuals working in professions clearly classified as either male or female.

Mar 19 • 10:13 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Working Conditions for Seamstresses in Bulgaria Are Worse Than in Bangladesh, Says Award-Winning Director

Bulgarian director Stefan Komandarev highlights the harsh realities of seamstresses in Bulgaria in his film 'Made in EU', revealing that some women endure 36-hour shifts without proper medical care.

Mar 19 • 06:32 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

The Knitter Who Became Sweden's First Female Working-Class Author

The article discusses the life of Maria Sandel, Sweden's first female working-class author, highlighting her rise from poverty to literary prominence.

Mar 14 • 16:12 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Rashmika Mandanna Becomes the Heroine of Victory, Family Was Reluctant, There Was a Fight

Actress Rashmika Mandanna discusses the challenges she faced in her career, including family opposition to her working with Vijay Deverakonda again after their marriage.

Mar 14 • 14:46 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Their careers could be ruined...' SC denies hearing on petition for 'period leave'

The Supreme Court of India has refused to hear a petition requesting the provision of leave for working women and students suffering during their menstrual periods, expressing concerns about potential negative consequences on women's careers.

Mar 13 • 07:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'It won't discourage me,' says doctor victim of sexual harassment during Série A4 match in Paulista Championship

Doctor Bianca Francelino expresses her determination to continue working in sports despite experiencing sexual harassment from fans at a match in Brazil.

Mar 10 • 06:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

More than half of people aged 60 to 64 are working: the highest rate since the 1970s

In Spain, over half of individuals aged 60 to 64 are now in employment, marking the highest employment rate for this age group since the 1970s.

Mar 9 • 12:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

International Women's Day: the working-class origin of March 8

March 8 is recognized as International Women's Day, originally rooted in the struggle for better working conditions by women in factories during the early 20th century.

Mar 8 • 17:54 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'I was ordered to work in Co-Op until I had a baby - now I've written a bestseller'

Maya Jordan, once limited by societal expectations, defied the odds to become a bestselling author at 55 years old.

Mar 8 • 17:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Dukovany Has Youthful Energy. The New Generation Includes Four Nuclear Block Operators

The Dukovany nuclear power plant has welcomed a new generation, including four female operators working in the facility.

Mar 8 • 15:43 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Maire Aunaste wished for the disappearance of Women's Day: a free day for working women and three red carnations seemed so frightening to me

Maire Aunaste expressed her indifference toward Women's Day, wishing it would disappear alongside other traditional observances in Estonia.

Mar 8 • 15:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Valeria is forged in steel: from computing to the production control center

An Ecuadorian woman named Valeria transitioned from a passion for computing to working at Novacero's production control center.

Mar 8 • 15:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Who is Marina Simian: the Argentine scientist working to detect breast cancer with a simple blood test

Marina Simian, an Argentine scientist, is dedicated to developing a simple blood test for breast cancer detection, reflecting on her challenging yet rewarding career path on International Women's Day.

Mar 8 • 10:13 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Serious Charges Against Girls Working in Orchestra

A woman from Shivaji Nagar in Jhansi has leveled serious accusations against women working in an orchestra, claiming they and their associates cause disturbances in the neighborhood at night.

Mar 7 • 11:01 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Women Are Preparing for Retirement, but Fear of Loneliness Persists

Working women in urban India are becoming more aware and prepared for retirement, as highlighted by an insurance study, but many still grapple with fears of loneliness post-retirement.

Mar 7 • 10:13 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

From migrating to escape gender violence to weaving a network that saves other women: "We remember how valuable we are"

This article discusses Ángela's transformation from a migrant fleeing gender violence to a volunteer working with the Asociación Por Ti Mujer, supporting other women facing similar challenges.

Mar 7 • 04:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Project selects black women working in creative economy, music, and audiovisual in Salvador; winners receive R$ 2,500

The 'MC.Mulheres' project in Salvador is accepting applications from black women in the creative economy, music, and audiovisual sectors, offering training and cash prizes.

Mar 7 • 00:36 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Clara Brugada recognizes 20,000 uniformed women; announces Annual Police Woman Award

Clara Brugada, head of the Mexico City government, praised 20,000 women police officers during an event and announced measures to improve their working conditions and create an Annual Police Woman Award.

Mar 7 • 00:03 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

70% of Women Experienced Sexual Harassment: Results of Broadcast Industry Environment Survey Published

A recent survey indicates that 70% of women working in Japan's broadcast industry have experienced sexual harassment, revealing a concerning culture of misconduct in the sector.

Mar 3 • 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 sentenced to 25 years in prison for killing ex-girlfriend while working in Jaboticabal

Lucélio Lemos Correia Pereira has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for the feminicide of his ex-girlfriend, Joseane dos Santos, in Jaboticabal, Brazil.

Feb 27 • 23:02 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
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Latvia has the highest proportion of women working in the police in the European Union

Latvia's National Police reported an increase in personnel in 2022 but still faces shortages; issues with workload, working conditions, and pay have led to resignations, while efforts are ongoing to retain and attract officers back to the service.

Feb 26 • 10:34 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Gorakhpur AIIMS female doctor molested, chased for a long distance

A female doctor from Nagaland working at Gorakhpur AIIMS was molested and chased for 1.5 kilometers by three men returning from Orion Mall.

Feb 23 • 16:01 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

More precariousness, fewer births: the paradox of labor reform

Argentina's labor reform under Javier Milei's government exacerbates precarious working conditions, particularly for women, by increasing job insecurity and deepening existing inequalities.

Feb 20 • 10:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

UK’s gender pay gap forecast to persist for another 30 years

A report by the Trades Union Congress reveals that the gender pay gap in the UK is projected to persist for another 30 years, with women effectively working for free for a portion of the year due to significant disparities in earnings compared to men.

Feb 15 • 11:42 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Gender pay gap 'won't close until 2056' as women work '47 days of year for free'

A new report from the Trades Union Congress (TUC) reveals that the gender pay gap in the UK will not close until 2056, with women effectively working 47 days per year for free compared to their male counterparts.

Feb 15 • 09:42 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Women More Likely to Lose Their Jobs to Artificial Intelligence According to Studies

Studies indicate that women working in mid-level management roles in technology and finance sectors are more susceptible to job displacement by artificial intelligence than their male counterparts.

Feb 5 • 12:43 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

Violanta: Experts Return to the Explosion Site

Experts are returning to the Violanta factory site to continue investigations into the explosion that claimed the lives of five women working the night shift.

Feb 5 • 10:48 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Young women who have already been on sick leave, working in large companies with an average salary, are at greater risk of temporary incapacity

In Spain, young women previously on sick leave, employed in large companies with medium salaries, are identified as being at a higher risk for receiving temporary incapacity benefits according to the AIReF's profiling analysis.

Feb 4 • 21:51 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

N. Androulakis: Safety in working conditions and labor rights, this is the duty of the state

Nikos Androulakis, President of PASOK, emphasized the state's responsibility to ensure safety in working conditions and labor rights during a meeting with labor inspectors following a tragic incident in Trikala which claimed the lives of five women.

Feb 4 • 12:46 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

The Black January of '26

January 2026 witnessed multiple tragedies, including the deaths of five women working tirelessly at home and in a factory that exploded due to insufficient safety measures and state oversight.

Feb 3 • 16:13 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

60-year-old female merchant working alone robbed and stabbed a witness, 50-year-old urgently arrested

A 50-year-old man was arrested after he robbed a 60-year-old woman working alone in a store and stabbed a witness who tried to intervene in Gwangju, South Korea.

Feb 3 • 01:19 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

“Whoever wins, we have to keep working”: February 8 in the town of Huesca where women govern

In Angüés, a town of just over 400 inhabitants in the province of Huesca, an electoral group made up entirely of women has been governing since 2019 and maintained its absolute majority in the 2023 elections.

Feb 2 • 20:27 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

Punta Cana, Bahamas, Huelva

The article discusses allegations made by several women against singer Julio Iglesias regarding abusive working conditions, highlighting the desperate circumstances that lead women to accept such jobs despite the dangers involved.

Jan 16 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Crime & Justice

The first filter for the complaint against Julio Iglesias: deciding whether the National Court is competent to investigate him

The National Court's prosecutor is examining a complaint from two women against Julio Iglesias regarding human trafficking and sexual assault, including testimonies from former employees who allege they suffered sexual abuse in a controlled and intimidating environment while working for him in 2021.

Jan 13 • 23:01 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
National & Local

Gender-equitable Working World: Bleeding at Work?

The discussion about 'menstrual leave' is not new, as the new chairman of the Health Ministers' Conference opposes it, arguing that women should be allowed to take sick leave instead.

Jan 8 • 18:56 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Disrespect towards women in Croatia if 'shame organ' is their biggest problem

The article discusses the recent formation of a working group by the Office of the Ombudsperson for Gender Equality in Croatia to address archaic and stigmatizing terms related to female sexuality, particularly focusing on the term 'stidnica' or 'shame organ'.

Jan 6 • 09:44 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Felipe VI dethrones Alberto of Monaco as the hardest-working among European royalty

A study by UFO NO MORE reveals Felipe VI as the most active European royal in 2025, while Queen Letizia has the busiest schedule among the women.

Jan 6 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Spain closes 2025 with half a million more jobs and a new historical maximum of women working

Spain's labor market ends 2025 with a net increase of over 506,500 jobs and a record number of women employed, according to the latest data from the Ministry of Social Security and Labor.

Jan 5 • 08:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

You no longer have to do this job due to technology: You will save up to 20 hours a week

Technology allows individuals to save up to 20 hours a week by taking over household chores that disproportionately affect women, according to a European study on working conditions.

Dec 29 • 12:07 UTC

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