Roadmap to women’s rights in Europe- NewsMavens
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Roadmap to women’s rights in Europe

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This is NewsMavens' editorial assessment of the challenges, champions and stories that are shaping women’s lives in European countries today.

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When manipulation becomes a religious instrument
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When gynecologists gaslight women

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Combating domestic violence in Malta -- one step forward, two steps back - NewsMavens
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Combating domestic violence in Malta -- one step forward, two steps back

A court ruling allowed an alleged perpetrator of domestic violence to continue serving in the army. Meanwhile, the Maltese government backtracks on women's rights.
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Same-sex couple attacked for not kissing on harassers' demand 
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The rape case that has shaken Poland
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Wave of violence against young girls in Lithuanian town
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Will #TimesUp catch in Polish show business?

In a recent interview, actress Sonia Bohosiewicz spoke about gender discrimination in the industry. and how negotiations with the producers of a new TV series failed when she asked to be paid as much as her male counterpart.
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When journalists mistake an economic congress for a fashion show - NewsMavens
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When journalists mistake an economic congress for a fashion show
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Turkish journalist Zeynep Kuray was arrested in Istanbul 
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Female-directed films dominate European film festival 
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Making abortion practice consistent with the law

In Italy, the existing abortion law is continuously disregarded. A proposal for a regional law aiming to eliminate current obstacles to abortion was recently considered in Lombardy, but the goal is to extend it to all of Italy.
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In the Republic of San Marino, every choice is forbidden for women
IVF clinics preying on the hopes of older women - NewsMavens
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IVF clinics preying on the hopes of older women
Gynecologists stand trial after threatening to stop conducting abortion - NewsMavens
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Gynecologists stand trial after threatening to stop conducting abortion
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Miriam Lexmann was elected to be an MEP in the latest European elections -- but because of a questionable Slovak law, she will have to wait for Brexit to occupy her seat. 
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The vulnerable targeted by how-to-vote cards in EU elections in Poland
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For a truly free and equal vote
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How the EU elections sparked a debate about women's rights in Sweden
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Climate change, like poverty, is not gender neutral - NewsMavens
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Climate change, like poverty, is not gender neutral

Women are at the forefront of the ecological crisis -- they are hit the hardest. Meanwhile, yet again, the government of Poland fails to address the problem.
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Will #TimesUp catch in Polish show business? - NewsMavens

Will #TimesUp catch in Polish show business?

Zuzana Čaputová appointed Slovak president - NewsMavens

Zuzana Čaputová appointed Slovak president

Two Czech teens want to talk about depression - NewsMavens

Two Czech teens want to talk about depression

Slander against Slovak MEP -- no charges for fake accusations of prositution - NewsMavens

Slander against Slovak MEP -- no charges for fake accusations of prositution

The rape case that has shaken Poland - NewsMavens

The rape case that has shaken Poland

Merkel in Harvard -- tear down the walls in your mind - NewsMavens

Merkel in Harvard -- tear down the walls in your mind

How dance helps young Swedish girls with mental health problems  - NewsMavens
Sweden
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How dance helps young Swedish girls with mental health problems 

The key is that this isn't competitive or tightly choreographed dance; the girls are allowed to move as they wish in free sessions alongside themed choreographed sections.
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Why is Sweden one of the best places to raise a family?

Lithuania's Iron Lady axed state glamour, but it could make a comeback - NewsMavens

Lithuania's Iron Lady axed state glamour, but it could make a comeback

Sexual harassment is a public health issue in Sweden - NewsMavens

Sexual harassment is a public health issue in Sweden

Wave of violence against young girls in Lithuanian town - NewsMavens

Wave of violence against young girls in Lithuanian town

How the EU elections sparked a debate about women's rights in Sweden - NewsMavens

How the EU elections sparked a debate about women's rights in Sweden

Lithuanian swimming star quits sport because of mental health issues - NewsMavens

Lithuanian swimming star quits sport because of mental health issues

Something is rotten in the state of Italy - NewsMavens
Italy
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Something is rotten in the state of Italy

An investigation into the judiciary system of Perugia has revealed that officials can manipulate the appointments of important judicial positions according to their own interest.
Ingrid Colanicchia
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When manipulation becomes a religious instrument - NewsMavens

When manipulation becomes a religious instrument

Combating domestic violence in Malta -- one step forward, two steps back - NewsMavens

Combating domestic violence in Malta -- one step forward, two steps back

The struggle for a better life - NewsMavens

The struggle for a better life

Making abortion practice consistent with the law - NewsMavens

Making abortion practice consistent with the law

Neither a slave nor a lady - NewsMavens

Neither a slave nor a lady

LGBT* inclusion stickers irk some in Malta - NewsMavens

LGBT* inclusion stickers irk some in Malta

The irony of sex work, austerity and censorship - NewsMavens
United Kingdom
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The irony of sex work, austerity and censorship

Austerity appears to be pushing more women into the sex industry but a proposed ban of advertising sex online would cut off their income source. Britain's sex workers are pushing back.
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Lydia Morrish NewsMavens, United Kingdom
In Paris, Uber commits to helping women be secure on the streets - NewsMavens

In Paris, Uber commits to helping women be secure on the streets

Charlie Hebdo cover stirs controversy - NewsMavens

Charlie Hebdo cover stirs controversy

Labor politicians take on Trump during UK visit - NewsMavens

Labor politicians take on Trump during UK visit

Women create apps against harassment - NewsMavens

Women create apps against harassment

PM commits to end domestic violence refuge postcode lottery - NewsMavens

PM commits to end domestic violence refuge postcode lottery

Gynecologists stand trial after threatening to stop conducting abortion - NewsMavens

Gynecologists stand trial after threatening to stop conducting abortion

Croatia develops pregnancy mobile app for mothers and fathers - NewsMavens
Balkans
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Croatia develops pregnancy mobile app for mothers and fathers

Croatia's Roda Association has created a mobile app guiding future parents through pregnancy. 
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Kosovo's female football players fight against prejudice - NewsMavens

Kosovo's female football players fight against prejudice

LGBTI+ community holds first Pride Parade in Novi Sad - NewsMavens

LGBTI+ community holds first Pride Parade in Novi Sad

Kosovo war rape victims are still looking for justice - NewsMavens

Kosovo war rape victims are still looking for justice

Sexual harassment is a lie in Kosovo  - NewsMavens

Sexual harassment is a lie in Kosovo 

When an anesthesiologist refuses to assist doctors during an abortion - NewsMavens

When an anesthesiologist refuses to assist doctors during an abortion

Crowdfunding the women's movement in Bosnia - NewsMavens

Crowdfunding the women's movement in Bosnia

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