8M Rally 'We will be a tsunami' – Green tide fills streets surrounding Congress on 8M 09-03-2024 19:48 Thousands of women of all ages demonstrated near Congress to make their slogans against sexist violence heard. by Sabrina Chemen
#8M: INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY Tens of thousands of women challenge Milei on march for rights 08-03-2024 22:53 People across Argentina marked International Women's Day Friday with protests and celebrations, with demonstrators at a large rally in Buenos Aires voicing fierce criticism of President Javier Milei's government.
#8M: INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY #8M: Activists take to the streets for women’s rights 08-03-2024 13:34 Feminists and campaigners march nationwide under the slogan “against hunger, norms and repression” in light of the Milei administration’s recent attacks on women’s rights.
POLITICS Amid anger at pay hikes, Milei trolls feminists on #8M 08-03-2024 12:42 Following controversy over lawmakers' pay hikes, President Javier Milei’s administration trolls feminist campaigners on International Women’s Day by announcing it will rename the Casa Rosada’s “Salón de las Mujeres.”
#8M: INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY Cecilia Palmeiro: ‘Feminism is a space of resistance and social transformation’ 08-03-2024 06:10 Professor, activist and founding member of Ni Una Menos movement reflects on challenges facing women in Argentina and her hopes for the future.
Women's Rights Organised backlash unravels progress in women's rights 08-03-2024 06:10 Conservative counter-campaigns are unravelling global advances in women's rights, the latest "backlash" in a series dating to the 1980s, activists and experts warned ahead of International Women's Day on Friday.
#8M: Women's Rights Corporate shortfall: Women far from reaching 50% of corporate leadership positions 08-03-2024 06:10 Despite the increased presence of women on boards of directors, the corporate world is still largely run by men.
#8M: OPINION & ANALYSIS Georgina Sticco: What do we mean when we talk about the gender gap? 08-03-2024 06:10 Women would have to work 91 days more than men to earn the same as them. Time dedicated to caregiving, lower quality jobs and remuneration in the unregistered sector are some of the things that produce this difference.
#8M: WOMEN'S RIGHTS Feminists ready to rally for rights in face of Milei pushback 06-03-2024 09:37 International Women’s Day takes place this week and feminists across Argentina are ready to take to the streets to highlight the food crisis, the right to abortion, the pay gap, gender violence and much more. by Ashton Goren
Abortion rights Abortion protection in French Constitution is 'message of hope' for other nations 05-03-2024 12:41 France's new "guaranteed freedom" to have an abortion may transcend borders and "give a boost to the recognition of this fundamental right" in the world, experts and activists argue.
Abortion rights France enshrines abortion as constitutional right in world first 04-03-2024 16:39 Lawmakers in Versailles vote to anchor the right to abortion in the constitution, making France the first country in the world to enshrine explicit protection for terminating a pregnancy in basic law.
Abortion law 'Not on president's agenda' – Spokesperson denies Milei link to abortion bill 08-02-2024 15:26 Executive branch is suspicious of the proposal and denies the possibility of going for repeal in the immediate future.
Abortion rights Lawmakers from Milei’s party send bill to Congress seeking to repeal abortion law 08-02-2024 09:47 Lawmakers from President Javier Milei’s party introduce bill to Congress that would repeal landmark abortion law passed in December 2020.
Abortion rights Milei officials hint government will seek repeal of abortion law 25-01-2024 16:15 Government spokesperson latest to hint that repeal of abortion law is on President Javier Milei's agenda.
GENDER VIOLENCE Femicides up as Milei seeks to weaken protections 13-01-2024 22:18 Argentina registered 322 femicides in 2023, a figure equivalent to almost one murder a day, according to government data.
POLITICS Sister, vice-president, girlfriend – the women in Milei’s inner circle 06-12-2023 18:17 He is single, with no children, and very few trusted friends. Javier Milei, who as of this Sunday will be president of Argentina, has three women in his innermost circle: his sister, his vice-president and his girlfriend.
POLITICS 25N: Demonstrators for women's rights call for end to global violence 27-11-2023 20:42 Protesters march to defend their “conquered rights” in Buenos Aires following election of Javier Milei as Argentina’s next president. Thousands attending fear for the country's future, but also show their support for Palestine amidst war and violence. by Montserrat Pagan
GUEST COLUMN Be careful women and children 10-10-2023 13:48 There is no doubt that being a woman, thinking, wanting to study and daring to express ideas are unforgivable crimes in the Islam of the Iranian Ayatollahs and their Taliban cousins. by Martín A. Morgenstern
Abortion rights #28S rally: Thousands gather in capital to march in favour of legal abortion 29-09-2023 15:47 Downtown Buenos Aires was taken over by feminist groups on Thursday, as demonstrators rallied to retain abortion rights in the wake of a policy U-turn proposed by leading presidential candidate Javier Milei. by Andrea Puerto
FIFA's Women World Cup Argentina lose 1-0 to Italy in the Women's World Cup opener 24-07-2023 17:42 Cristiana Girelli scored the only goal of the match to give the Italian team the win. Albiceleste play the second match next Thursday against South Africa.
WOMEN'S World Cup Women’s World Cup: Schedule, Argentina’s debut and all you need to know 20-07-2023 15:06 The ninth edition of the World Cup, the first to be played in two countries with 32 teams, is starting. All the info.
FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP 'Girls with balls' still sidelined in Argentine football 17-07-2023 17:34 In Argentina, a country obsessed with football and the proud holder of three World Cup titles, women have yet to be fully welcomed into the beautiful game.
WOMEN'S FOOTBALL Argentina unveils Women’s World Cup squad, aims for second round 08-07-2023 16:37 Albiceleste eyeing a first win and qualification for the knockout stage at the upcoming FIFA’s Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
GENDER VIOLENCE Argentina holds annual 'Ni Una Menos' march 04-06-2023 09:54 Tens of thousands turn out for the annual Ni Una Menos anti-gender violence march, just days after a young woman was killed by a coworker who had harassed her.
HEALTH & SOCIETY Public v private: 1 in 4 solely use state healthcare in Argentina 26-04-2023 13:49 One out of every four solely uses the public healthcare system, though more use private schemes exclusively. The commercial system is more used by men and more women have had to adjust their choices due to inflation. by Sabrina Chemen
SOCIETY Poll: 60% of women have been sexually harassed on public transport 25-04-2023 15:47 New study carried out by Marea, in collaboration with the Universidad Popular Barrios de Pie, reveals that six out of every 10 women in the capital say they’ve been sexually harassed while using public transport; 90% responded that they feel unsafe. by Claudio Corsalini
TANGO WITH A TWIST Tango Queer: Argentina’s famous dance has a new surname 25-03-2023 06:00 While the dress and music of the Argentine tango have updated with the times, the dance has lacked one marked revision: the role of the dancers has remained remarkably immutable. That’s where the idea for Tango Queer was born: a space that permitted dancers of any gender to fill the role they pleased: lead, or be led. by Erica Davis
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY From Buenos Aires to Bangkok, women across world rally for gender equality 08-03-2023 20:57 Women took to the streets across the world on Wednesday to mark International Women's Day and defend rights that are coming under increasing attack. In Buenos Aires, thousands of demonstrators filled the streets of the city centre to once again call for justice for cases of femicides and demand equal rights.
Pregnant Russians in Buenos Aires Russians choose Argentina’s 100% inflation over Putin’s war 08-03-2023 12:34 Buenos Aires is providing an unlikely haven for middle-class Russians who have given up on their homeland.
OPINION IWD: State and justice system owes debt to victims of femicide 08-03-2023 12:33 Femicide numbers are not decreasing and Argentina lacks the effective government policies to prevent them. The State – and the Judiciary – has an outstanding debt with the nation's women. by María Pastore
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY Mabel Bianco: ‘The mechanisms we have to support women are not working’ 08-03-2023 07:00 Physician, campaigner and activist Dr. Mabel Bianco on gender equality in Argentina, abortion reform, barriers to reproductive freedom and tackling violence against women. by Erica Davis
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY Small victories as women challenge Vatican patriarchy 08-03-2023 05:33 Once a rare sight in the Vatican's halls of power, women are increasingly being seen in senior posts under Pope Francis, but the gender battle is far from won.
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY Maternity and football: an end to the dilemma for female footballers? 08-03-2023 05:23 Almost unheard of in women's football until a few years ago, more and more women footballers are deciding to become mothers during their careers, despite the fact that social benefits need to be improved and vary greatly from country to country.
BREAKING STEREOTYPES From homemakers to home builders: Venezuelan women breaking ground 08-03-2023 05:00 On an apartment construction project in Antímano, a poor neighbourhood of Caracas, 80 percent of the workforce is made up of women, most of them single mothers.
MUSICAL DOC Lola Arias: ‘I'm not interested in reproducing stigmatisation’ 20-02-2023 16:52 At a former prison in Caseros, film and theatre director Lola Arias is making ‘Reas,’ a musical documentary starring women and trans people who were deprived of their liberty. In an interview, she seeks to distance the film from the prejudices surrounding prison life and explains how the feature came about. by Nancy Giampaolo
Pregnant Russians Argentina: Criminal groups are luring Russian mums-to-be 13-02-2023 09:09 Criminal organisations are luring pregnant Russian women into Argentina with so-called childbirth tourism packages, declares National Director of Immigration Florencia Carignano.
‘BIRTH TOURISM’ ARRIVALS Police raids in Buenos Aires as authorities probe pregnant Russian arrivals 12-02-2023 12:50 Immigration officials and justice system probing reasons behind surge of pregnant Russian women arriving to Argentina to give birth; Criminal investigation opened by federal courts to investigate reasons behind massive influx, with numbers growing month by month.
Immigration issue Russian mums-to-be flock to Argentina seeking safety, passports 11-02-2023 15:27 More than 30 expecting Russian mothers arrived in Buenos Aires on a single international flight on Thursday evening, the latest among thousands of mums-to-be who are travelling Argentina to give birth.
Special report: Child marriage in Argentina Child marriage is always forced 04-02-2023 06:04 In every province across Argentina, children are forced into marriage – even in the capital, Buenos Aires. Whether by family dictate, as a form of protection or an avenue of social mobility, underage girls are the victims of forced marriage. by Sabrina Chemen
Society Births, cosmetic surgeries and operations: Health tourism boom 10-01-2023 11:43 Articles detailing the arrival of pregnant Russian women to give birth are the latest tales of health tourism in Argentina, but the country has long established itself as a destination for expert medical assistance. Those in the know explain why the industry is booming – and what are the most sought-after procedures. by Enrique Garabetyan
CABINET RESHUFFLE ‘Kelly’ Olmos, PJ loyalist close to the president, takes on labour portfolio 11-10-2022 15:32 New Labour Minister referred to her relationship with Kirchnerism, Peronism, trade unions and vows to lead a portfolio that’s “on the side of the workers.”
POLITICS Elizabeth Gómez Alcorta resigns from government, slams 'serious' human rights violations 07-10-2022 10:20 Elizabeth Gómez Alcorta, head of Women, Gender and Diversity portfolio, resigns from government, criticising “serious” violations against Mapuche women in recent security operation.
UNREST IN IRAN Iranians take to streets for 12th night of women-led protests 27-09-2022 14:55 More than 75 people have died in Iran's crackdown over last 11 nights of unrest sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini, rights group claims, as Western nations pile pressure on Islamic republic to end violence.
WOMEN'S FOOTBALL Racing striker becomes first female footballer to be transferred abroad 06-09-2022 20:39 Racing Club striker Rocio Bueno secures move to Italian Serie A side Sassuolo, becoming the first female footballer to be transferred abroad from an Argentine club.
Chile Constitution Vote Chileans reject overhaul of dictatorship-era constitution 04-09-2022 22:46 The new ultra-progressive constitution proposed by Gabriel Boric’s government has been decisively rejected by the Chilean public this Sunday, in a compulsory vote to choose whether to replace the dictatorship-era constitution.
GENDER VIOLENCe Survey: Almost half of women in Argentina have experienced gender violence 30-08-2022 22:07 Study, carried out by the Women, Gender & Diversity Ministry Ministry and part of an EU-UN initiative, quizzed more than 12,000 people across 12 provinces nationwide.
Violence Against Women Peruvian women ask Michelle Bachelet for help in face of violence 19-07-2022 14:28 Michelle Bachelet, UN Human Rights High Commissioner, met by Peruvian women, including trans women, denouncing the daily violence they face.
CATHOLIC CHURCH In first, Pope names three women to Dicastery for Bishops 13-07-2022 14:00 Pontiff names two nuns and a laywoman, Argentine María Lia Zervino, to the Vatican department that helps choose new bishops – the first time women have been allowed to serve on the body.
ABORTION RIGHTS As United States undoes abortion rights, Chile works to enshrine them 27-06-2022 13:22 As the United States loses a five-decade-old right to abortion, Chile is gearing up to enshrine the same right in its constitution.
CRICKET... IN BRAZIL! Step aside football: women's cricket booms in Brazil 07-06-2022 15:02 In a city nestled high in the mountains in football-mad Brazil, children are running excitedly around a sports field under a bright morning sun, indifferent to the goalposts behind them: they are swinging cricket bats instead.