European bans on Islamic full-face veils
Switzerland is the latest European country to ban the niqab, the Islamic full-face veil that shows only the eyes, with voters narrowly backing a ban on full face coverings in public places
Covid cuts reported French crime except rape, domestic violence
Covid-19 lockdowns sparked a big drop in the number of reported crimes in France last year, except for domestic violence and rape cases which continued to rise
Protests as Poland adopts near-total ban on abortion
A controversial Polish court ruling that imposes a near-total ban on abortion has come into force, sparking nationwide protests despite coronavirus restrictions
Pandemic inflames violence against women
No country has been spared the coronavirus epidemic, nor the scourge of domestic violence which has surged during lockdowns, as the day marking the fight to end violence against women is held
Polish court allows stricter abortion law, sparking outcry
Poland's top court has struck down a provision of the country's abortion legislation, allowing one of Europe's most restrictive laws to be further tightened provoking outcry from rights groups
Employed women in the EU
This online graphic shows the share of employed women aged 20 to 64 in the EU.
ECB’s Lagarde says business needs more women leaders
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde says there are still too few women in top jobs, and that the coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated the problem
Sex workers’ hands tied under virus lockdowns
Across Europe, the coronavirus pandemic has forced many sex workers to rely on hardship funds and online platforms to make ends meet with many worried about the future after lockdowns are lifted
Fears of domestic violence rise as millions confined over virus
With many families across Europe confined to their homes to curb the spread of the coronavirus, fears are growing of a surge in domestic violence
9 in 10 of all people hold bias against women
Nearly 90 percent of the world's population holds some prejudice against women, according to a UN study published ahead of International Women's Day
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