Gender wage gap: French government unveils new plan to address inequality in line with EU directive

To address pay inequality between women and men, the European Union adopted a directive on pay transparency in May 2023. EU member states have until June 7 to implement the measure in their national laws, but France will not meet this deadline.

Tens of thousands hit Mexico's streets to mark International Women's Day

Tens of thousands of women marched through Mexico City and across the country Sunday to mark International Women’s Day in what has become the biggest political protest event in a country where human rights advocates say gender-based violence often goes ignored or unpunished.

Visakhapatnam honours women from different fields on International Women’s Day

Leaders and officials emphasise various Central and State government initiatives aimed at enabling women to achieve economic independence

With promise of ₹2,500 a month, plus a gold ring, Vijay's TVK targets women voters ahead of Tamil Nadu polls

Actor-turned-politician Vijay made the promises at his party TVK's International Women's Day event in Mamallapuram.

Islamabad police release Aurat March activists a day after detention; probe demanded into ‘manhandling’ of detainees

ISLAMABAD: Aurat March organisers, civil society members, and rights groups accused the authorities on Monday of manhandling and threatening women’s rights activists who had been detained the previous day in Islamabad. The assertions were made at a press conference after police released all 44 activists detained ahead of an International Women’s Day rally on Sunday. Police cited the imposition of Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code and the district administration not issuing a no-objec...

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$350b US investment bill set for passage Thursday

The National Assembly's special committee on US investment bills reached a bipartisan consensus Monday, the deadline to conclude its one-month operation. The bill, drafted in accordance with the joint fact sheet on trade and security between Seoul and Washington in November, was granted approval at the 16-member special committee and is eyeing passage in the National Assembly plenary session Thursday. The bill maps out plans to establish a public institution with 2 trillion won ($1.34 billion) o

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France marks International Women's Day amid concern over rise of far right

Some 100 organisations have called on people across France to take to the streets on Sunday to defend women's rights, warning that the rise of the far right threatens hard-won freedoms.

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Vijay Announces "Sample" Poll Promises For Women Ahead Of 2026 Elections

On the occasion of International Women's Day, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) Chief Vijay announced 12 'sample' poll promises aimed at women voters ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.

U.S. investment bill expected to pass Nat'l Assembly this week - Yonhap News Agency

U.S. investment bill expected to pass Nat'l Assembly this week  Yonhap News Agency

South Korea affirms deterrence capability even as U.S. moves arms out of country

Equality only when women not expected to show male behaviour - Mattarella

(ANSA) - ROME, MAR 9 - President Sergio Mattarella said Monday that Italy has not yet achieved equality between the sexes, adding that this would only come about when women are no longer expected to behave like men to do their jobs. "The (Italian) Republic has given a lot to women," the head of State said at a ceremony at the Quirinal Palace for International Women's Day. "Women have given a lot to the Republic. And the balance is still not equal". The president lamented "how many resources, ...

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Kremlin Accidentally Publishes Outtake of Putin’s Women’s Day Address

“My throat’s a bit scratchy... I almost started coughing. I’ve been talking a lot today,” Putin says in the since-deleted video.

De Lima: Is Sara Duterte silent on misogyny because it benefits her?

MANILA, Philippines — Mamamayang Liberal Rep. Leila de Lima asked Vice President Sara Duterte whether she remains silent on misogynistic remarks because the individuals involved are her allies and their narrative serves to defend her. In a privilege speech on Monday, during an all-women session commemorating International Women’s Month at the House of Representatives, de Lima

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IBP to lawyers: Uphold respect for women

The Integrated Bar of the Philippines  appealed to lawyers to uphold respect for women following sexist remarks made by a lawmaker during a congressional hearing.

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Islamabad Police arrest 14 during Aurat March rally over Section 144 violation

Organisers strongly condemn arrests, demand immediate release of those detained

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Are women truly equal before the law in Bangladesh? - The Daily Star

Are women truly equal before the law in Bangladesh?  The Daily Star

International Women’s Day: NHRC, CISLAC urge more women representation in governance, politics

Despite Nigeria having a population of over 104 million women, their presence in governance remains extremely limited. The post International Women’s Day: NHRC, CISLAC urge more women representation in governance, politics appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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Nancy Shukri: PM might have a surprise for women this International Women’s Day

Nancy chats with Awang Al Muayyad Awang Mulanna – a 10-year-old pupil of Perkata Special School at Jalan Ong Tiang...

NCP launches women’s wing ‘Jatiya Nari Shakti’ on International Women’s Day - Dhaka Tribune

NCP launches women’s wing ‘Jatiya Nari Shakti’ on International Women’s Day  Dhaka Tribune

Violence against women doesn’t end on the day of the assault

Failing to deliver adequate care in a timely fashion means allowing violence to continue in other forms La entrada Violence against women doesn’t end on the day of the assault se publicó primero en Buenos Aires Herald.

By Karla Gutiérrez

Obasa pledges support for Renewed Hope Initiative

Lagos Speaker Mudashiru Obasa pledges unwavering support for the First Lady’s Renewed Hope Initiative, praising its impact on women and youth. Read More: https://punchng.com/obasa-pledges-support-for-renewed-hope-initiative/

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IWD 2026: CISLAC calls for transformative gender reforms

The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has called for transformative reforms in laws, policies and institutional practices to accelerate the development, protection and full participation of women and girls in Nigeria, warning that recent developments indicate a troubling backsliding on gains previously recorded in advancing women’s rights and inclusion. In a statement issued to […] The post IWD 2026: CISLAC calls for transformative gender reforms appeared first on Vanguard News.

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TUC urges action on women’s rights, workplace protections on International Women’s Day

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) Ghana has called for stronger action to advance gender equality and protect the rights of women in the workplace as Ghana joined the global community to mark International Women’s Day (IWD) Today.

By Ernest Arhinful