Denmark's drive to conscript teenage girls – as the threat from Russia increases, it is no longer only young men who are being called to serve Link 20 votes
The Icelandic women's strike fifty years on – despite closing the gender pay gap by 90%, the nation is ‘still no paradise’ for women, say campaigners Article 244 words 12 votes
How does Iceland, a country celebrated for its progress on women's rights, grapple with domestic violence cases surging nearly 40% over the past decade? Article 784 words 11 votes
Has Iceland found the antidote to toxic ‘girlboss’ feminism – concept of ‘konur eru konum bestar’ is everywhere, including the female-led coalition government Article 2223 words, published Jan 16 2025 16 votes
Iceland's international reputation for gender equality comes with a striking caveat – new analysis shows about 40% of women have been sexually or physically assaulted, and many are grappling with PTSD Article 952 words 14 votes
The world's most feminist city – how Umeå in Sweden became an idyll for women Article 2179 words, published Oct 30 2024 7 votes
Mexico elects first female president − but will that improve the lot of country’s women? Article 1091 words 23 votes
On International Women's Day, Northern European countries stand out for women who are looking to develop their careers – Iceland secured the top spot Article 606 words 3 votes
Denmark has pledged to put up more statues of women, with the country's culture minister saying the capital has “more statues of mythical beasts and horses” Article 455 words 12 votes
PM Katrín Jakobsdóttir will take part in Iceland's first full-day womens strike in forty-eight years – calling for pay equality and action on gender-based violence Article 740 words 12 votes
Eight in ten women married to men still take husband’s last name, survey finds Article 869 words 34 votes
The women’s recession is officially over — but not everyone has recovered equally Article 2476 words 10 votes
Swedish retirees demand fairer pensions for women – The Old Lady Patrol's protest against the country's pension system enters its tenth year Article 758 words 5 votes
This 33-year-old made more than 1,000 Wikipedia bios for unknown women scientists Article 878 words, published Oct 11 2022 15 votes
In mainland Iceland's northernmost town, the women who powered the herring industry – and fought for gender equality – are driving a new tourism boom Article 1541 words 6 votes
Eliza Reid: ‘The ancient Icelandic word 'sprakkar' means outstanding women. And they're all around us’. Article 3 votes
Teenage girl becomes Finland's PM for the day – Aava Murto is taking over for the day as part of a campaign for girls' digital rights Article 33 words 12 votes
Feminism comes of age in Finland as female coalition takes the reins – but even there, the battle for equality isn't over Article 1416 words 8 votes