Acute cases of violence related to forced marriage are increasing, according to the Women's Center of the Austrian Integration Fund (ÖIF), but this also indicates that migrant women are increasingly daring to resist.
Tunisian director Erige Sehiri's film 'Promised Heaven' offers a powerful, poignant, and beautiful portrayal of a segment in the lives of three migrant women.
More than a dozen migrant women camping near a barbed-wire fence around a state reception center in Ceuta, Spain, have reportedly been sexually abused by other migrants. The center is overcrowded, housing 700 people, 200 over capacity.
Despite an estimated 200 forced marriages with Austrian ties annually, only a fraction are officially reported, with most cases occurring in Vorarlberg, prompting calls for better protection for migrant women.
Human Rights Watch has documented accounts of abuse and rape against Cameroonian migrant women in Tunisia, stating that the EU-Tunisia migration deal is worsening human rights violations.
A report indicates that Syrian migrant women, children, and LGBTQ+ individuals in Istanbul are encountering increasing obstacles to accessing healthcare, education, and legal protection, exacerbated by fears of deportation.
The heartbroken father of Ms. Rook, a co-founder of the charity MamaSuze which aided refugee and migrant women, has spoken of her 'rich legacy of love' after her murder.
Patrick Bruel has been banned from the Paléo Festival after an 'inadmissible behavior' incident with a volunteer in 2019, which resulted in a confidential agreement and the singer paying several thousand euros to an association aiding immigrant women.
The Seoul Counseling Center for Migrant Women is recruiting multilingual volunteers to provide interpretation and translation support for migrant women and multicultural families in Korea.
Mostly immigrant women working as home care providers have launched a hunger strike to protest the continuation of 24-hour work shifts, a practice that has created tension between workers and vulnerable patients.
The 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in New York, which claimed 146 lives, mostly young immigrant women due to locked doors, is being commemorated for its role in revolutionary changes to US labor laws and safety regulations.
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has reported that 66% of women migrating from Senegal travel alone, exposing them to significant risks during their journeys.
As the world marks International Women’s Day, the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has warned that millions of displaced and migrant women and girls still do not have safe and proper…
A conference in Croatia highlighted the near invisibility of over 21,000 migrant women workers in the country's public sphere, despite their indispensable role in certain economic sectors.
The Elevate Prize Foundation has named its 10 winners for 2026, providing over $300,000 in funding and training to enhance their storytelling abilities. Notable recipients include Monica Ramirez of Justice for Migrant Women and Mara Fleishman.
Brazilian writer Calila das Mercês releases her debut novel, which tells the story of a woman with catalepsy, set amidst generations of migrant women connected by bonds beyond blood.
Migrant women in Ceuta are reporting widespread sexual assault and harassment, highlighting a severe issue within the migrant community in the Spanish enclave. This crisis has drawn international attention to the plight of vulnerable individuals.
Some women who entered Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta on July 30 as part of a mass migrant crossing say the hardships of sleeping rough as they wait to be registered are compounded by the threat and fear of sexual harassment.
More than a dozen women have set up camp on a wooded roadside running up to the barbed wire fencing that surrounds the government-run migrant reception centre, near the urban beach of El Trampolin. The facility is sheltering about 700 people, 200 more than...
An opinion piece argues that investing in the integration and entrepreneurship of migrant women in Europe is not just about social inclusion, but also about recognizing talent, creating jobs, and strengthening the Portuguese economy through diversity.
A new group of immigrant women guests at Charlottenlund Søbad in North Zealand, Denmark, has caused a dispute, with some members claiming they do not follow rules and ruin the atmosphere, while the board denies a major problem.
Portugal experienced a 3.7% increase in its birth rate in 2025, largely attributed to contributions from immigrant women. This demographic boost provides a breath of fresh air for the country.
An opinion piece discusses how the vulnerability of immigrants is compounded by intersectionality, including gender, race, and class, particularly for immigrant women.
A brothel in Tetuán, known as 'Anita's Eden,' is reported to have exploited immigrant women, promoting them like a daily menu and offering them as payment to workers for renovating the establishment. Victims were also forced to transport drugs.
An Indonesian woman who spent nearly 15 years on death row in a Malaysian prison for drug trafficking has returned home after receiving clemency, in a case highlighting the exploitation of poor migrant women.
In Vienna, the 'Nachbarinnen' association is working to help women from some migrant families who are being prevented by men from leading self-determined lives, often lacking German language skills and facing isolation.
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has reported that 66% of women migrating from Senegal travel alone, exposing them to substantial risks during their journeys.
Research highlights additional barriers faced by women with refugee backgrounds when seeking protection from violence in Austria, suggesting changes are needed.
Amid precarious conditions in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, reports of sexual violence against migrant women have emerged as two new refugee camps are being constructed. The distribution of minors across the country remains a contentious issue.
Migrant women in Spain's crisis-hit Ceuta have reported experiencing sexual harassment, describing incidents where they are followed even to the toilet.
Despite Women's Month, refugee and migrant women in South Africa continue to experience a continuum of violence, including displacement trauma, xenophobia, and barriers to essential services.
Nine Venezuelan nationals have pleaded guilty in Nashville for their involvement in a family-run sex trafficking ring. The scheme lured migrant women with fake job offers and forced them into prostitution.
A rowing video featuring immigrant women posted on Instagram ignited a storm of racist and hateful comments, leading to discussions about conditional solidarity.
Jonathan Bush, a GOP candidate for Maine governor seeking Trump's endorsement, is noted for previously operating birthing clinics that catered to immigrant women, advertised with Spanish-language ads.
Hallym University Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital is recruiting 10 volunteer mentors fluent in Korean and other languages to assist migrant women with medical interpretation.
In Brøndby, Denmark, immigrant women receiving welfare benefits have been enrolled in a 'teddy bear workshop' as part of a municipal effort to find employment for over 20,000 citizens on welfare by the end of the year.
Immigrant women are filling critical gaps in Norway's home care services, with Filipino Sheika Mae Steen finding full employment in Harstad three years after arriving, contributing to positive national statistics.
The number of businesses owned by immigrant women in Italy has reached 164,509 in 2024, marking a 56% increase in less than 15 years, a faster growth rate than overall entrepreneurship.