Donegal councillors reverse gender balance on IWD Donegal County Council 'flipped' today and 33 women took seats in the council chamber in Lifford alongside four men - the opposite to normal council … Ulster • 08 Mar
PSNI arrests 239 in crackdown on violence against women Almost 240 arrests have been made in six months in a crackdown on violence against females. Ulster • 08 Mar
Afghan women 'most repressed in the world' - UN Afghanistan under the Taliban government is the "most repressive country in the world" for women's rights, with authorities effectively trapping women and girls in their … World • 08 Mar
87% of women feel more burnt-out at work since pandemic 87% of women say they are feeling more burnt-out at work since the pandemic in comparison to 75% of men, according to new research by … Business • 08 Mar
Iranian women continue to fight despite clampdown Iran has been experiencing months of unprecedented protests with women at the forefront of them and the fight continues on International Women's Day. World • 08 Mar
Waterford IT honours health campaigner Vicky Phelan A new research position focusing on equality and access to education has been announced by Waterford Institute of Technology in honour of health campaigner Vicky … Regional • 08 Mar 22
'No flowers, just peace' - a Ukrainian's wish on IWD For Ukrainians living in Ireland, International Women's Day would normally be a big day of celebration, with women receiving flowers and gifts. This year, 8 … international womens day • 08 Mar 22
Ireland's first female neurosurgeon hoping to inspire Ireland's first female consultant neurosurgeon has said she hopes that she can inspire others. Health • 08 Mar 21
'Society lessened without women's contribution' President Michael D Higgins has paid tribute to the "extraordinary and everyday contribution, vitality, and courage" of Irish women this International Women's Day, saying that … Ireland • 08 Mar 21
Women's rights: Long way to go after years of progress While International Women's Day on March 8 celebrates female gains like the right to vote, a World Economic Forum study found that at present rates … World • 08 Mar 21
Celebrations for International Women's Day Events are being held to mark International Women's Day in Ireland and around the world. World • 08 Mar 20
Only a third of managers in Europe are women - Eurostat Only one manager out of three in Europe is a woman, official data showed today, despite women making up half of the European workforce. Business • 06 Mar 20
9 in 10 of all people hold bias against women - study Nearly 90% of the world's population - of every gender - holds some prejudice against women, according to a UN study published today ahead of … World • 06 Mar 20
International Women's Day marked around the world Marches, protests, strikes and studies - people around the globe are taking action to mark International Women's Day and to strive for efforts to obtain … World • 08 Mar 19
Bell rung for gender equality at Euronext Dublin To mark International Women's Day today, Women in ETFs (Exchange-traded funds) opened trading on the Euronext Dublin by taking part in a "Ring the Bell … Business • 08 Mar 19
Cabinet discusses gender equality measures The Cabinet met in special session in Dublin to mark International Women's Day and ratified the Istanbul Convention, which obliges governments to fully address the … Politics • 08 Mar 19
Spanish women hold rallies against gender inequality Women across Spain went on strike and held hundreds of rallies to protest against gender inequality today, leading to the closure of many main roads … Spain • 08 Mar 18
McDonald's flips arches for International Women's Day Customers at McDonald's across the US should not be alarmed if they see the restaurant chain's iconic 'M' logo turned upside down today at different … Business • 08 Mar 18
Male-dominated panels still rule conferences - study Male-dominated panels - or "manels" - remain prevalent at policy events in the European Union, with women averaging only one in four conference speakers, a … Business • 08 Mar 18
Equality not yet fully achieved - President Higgins President Michael D Higgins has said that while Ireland is a good place for women, equality has not yet been fully achieved. Ireland • 08 Mar 18
McAleese calls for church to end 'virus of misogyny' Former president Mary McAleese has told a conference in Rome that it is time to bring down the walls of misogyny in the Catholic Church. religion • 09 Mar 18
Dress for success campaign launched The Dress for Success annual International Women's Day campaign has been launched today in Dublin. Business • 02 Mar 18
Melbourne trials female figures on traffic lights Pedestrian traffic lights showing female figures rather than male have been installed in Melbourne to reduce "unconscious bias" and promote gender equality. News • 08 Mar 17
Sportswomen honoured on International Women's Day President Michael D Higgins and his wife, Sabina, marked International Women's Day with a reception for over 100 Irish sportswomen at Áras an Uachtaráin. News • 08 Mar 15
