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Fishing for equality: Empowering women in Europe's seafood sector

In partnership with the European Commission

Ocean speaks to Ismini Bogdanou, Director of Communications & PR at the Hellenic Aquaculture Producers Organization (HAPO) about the need for more gender diversity in Europe's fisheries and aquaculture sector.

Afghanistan

Dozens protest in Kabul, demanding the Taliban reopens girls’ secondary schools.

"Why is it happening to them just because they're girls? Why can't they be studying? Why can’t they be learning?”

Green News

Women-led companies more likely to meet climate targets, says research

All the data reinforces the premise that diversity and environmental performance are linked in companies.

Scenes

Meet the Queen Bikers, Tunisia’s first all-female motorcycle club

In partnership with Media City

"The moment I start the engine, I totally forget about the people, the streets, as my whole being is fused with the bike."

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Cholita wrestlers fight racism in Bolivia

Young women dressed in billowing skirts and long braided hair take to the wrestling ring to fight anti-Indigenous racism in Bolivia.

Hungary

Katalin Novak becomes Hungary's first female president

Novak is a loyal ally of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban.

Qatar 365

Playing to win: meet Qatar's inspirational sportswomen

In partnership with Media City

Women in Qatar are proving to be inspirational sporting role models. Qatar 365 takes a look at what exactly it takes for them to get to the top of their game?

Europe News

Ukrainian writer pays tribute to resilience of her country's women

The acclaimed novelist with a doctorate in aesthetics addressed MEPs in Strasbourg on International Women's Day.

Work

Meet the women CEOs shaking the foundations of the tech industry

Euronews Next spoke to the women who are breaking down barriers in the tech world and asked them why the industry is still falling flat on gender parity.

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Chilean women stage protest called Super Feminist Monday

Dozens of women staged a protest in front of Chile's presidential palace on Monday ahead of International Women's Day.

Sci-Tech

Tomorrow's leaders: the women training for tech's top jobs

In partnership with Huawei

Sci-Tech looks at a female leadership initiative aiming to empower some of Europe’s most talented young women.

The Exchange

Women in business: can tech and funding shatter the glass ceiling?

In partnership with Media City

The Exchange talks to the women breaking barriers, and inspiring a more diverse generation of business leaders.

Partner content

Meet the Dubai-based fashion designer behind the Emilia Ohrtmann label

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

In this episode of Meet The Locals, we meet Dubai-based German fashion designer and entrepreneur Emilia Ohrtmann.

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STEM pioneers: the UAE women empowering the Middle East

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

In this episode of Focus, Laura Buckwell reports on how Arab women are playing a vital role in the development of science research and innovation across the Middle East.

Culture news

Women win big at Berlinale as 'Alcarràs’ takes home Golden Bear

The prize list at one of Europe's biggest festivals was dominated by female talent with gold and silver bears going to a host of female directors and actors.

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Building a business whatever your gender: Dubai's drive to empower women entrepreneurs

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

In this episode of Target, we take a look at some of the factors encouraging more and more women in Dubai to set up their own business.

Scenes

Meet the cholita skateboarders breaking down stereotypes in Bolivia

In partnership with Media City

"These clothes are not a costume. This is an identity. This is what makes them cholitas and they are proud of that."

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Scraping a living: salt offers women lifeline in Yemen

Scraping a living: salt offers women lifeline in Yemen

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Bolivians march for justice against gender violence

Hundreds of people rallied in the Bolivian capital La Paz on Monday in protest at violence against women

Green News

‘They slap us to force us to work': Inside a fast fashion factory

New research reveals how cancelling orders and refusal to pay for work impacts vulnerable garment workers in Bangladesh.

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