Women’s Rights

Karen Celis and Sarah Childs argue that if we are to make our democracies more equal and more representative, we need a multifaceted approach.

As conspiracy theories and misinformation gain legitimacy in public discourse and spread online, activists in Bulgaria come under fire.

The EU has made progress in promoting gender equality in its external action, but there is more to do to deliver structural change.

Torrential online abuse is reproducing structural inequalities and weakening democracy.

Breaking the silos of the mainstream and in gender equality policies requires a new approach centred around justice.

Ece Temelkuran warns of the signs of creeping authoritarianism.

Covid-19 and a challenging political climate put feminist gains at risk in Spain. Recovery must address inequalities to prevent a downward spiral.

Street harassment is still far from being seen by society as a form of gender-based violence. Romanian athletes are working to change that.

The EU’s strategy for tackling gender discrimination may be a new chapter for gender equality in Europe, but the road ahead is long and winding.

In October 2020, a Polish tribunal ruled to further curtail one of Europe’s strictest abortion laws.