Europe

Migrant women in Sweden confront a range of intertwined challenges — from unemployment or under-employment, to difficulty accessing welfare services tailored to their needs, to limited language skills and the…

After years of public debate and a series of shocking trials, France has passed a historic reform to its sexual assault laws — officially recognizing that sex without explicit, mutual…

More than half of women in Germany say they feel unsafe in public places — especially in nightclubs, train stations and other transit hubs. The results of a recent national…

From the start of 2025 to 4 September, 51 women and girls aged over 13 have been killed by men across Britain, according to the “Counting Dead Women” project. The…

In a quietly powerful gesture beyond sport, Spain’s national women’s handball team combined athletic dominance with a political statement during their European Championship qualifier against Israel. A Match Beyond the…

France’s prohibition on hijabs in sports and its related regulations for athletic events have once again drawn sharp international scrutiny. A Clash Between Secular Norms and Inclusive Values As the…

Germany has emerged as one of the major destinations for human trafficking in Europe. Experts stress that the number of actual victims is likely far higher than the official figures,…

The Women’s Work Lab, an innovative training program in the UK, has transformed the lives of dozens of mothers. This free program, specifically designed for mothers who wish to return…

In recent years, several European nations have intensified efforts to restrict Islamic dress, sparking criticism from human-rights experts. Now, Portugal’s parliament has approved a controversial bill banning full-face veils in…

Ms. Gisele Plico, a 72-year-old French woman who became a symbol of the fight against sexual violence after a historic trial, is once again preparing to appear in court for…