Czech Women's Lobby: 6 ways Czechia is still failing women in 2023
A group of 37 women's rights groups have highlighted the challenges women living in the Czech Republic face today in a newly released call to action.
Czech news for Feb. 23: Big screens to display inauguration, Czech inflation among highest in EU
Top headlines in brief for the Czech Republic on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2023.
Czech university sexual harassment scandal rings alarm bells nationwide
Another teacher has been removed from his post in the current investigation into inappropriate behavior against female students at Masaryk University.
Not only a symbolic role: Czechia's next first lady aims to bring women's rights to the fore
Having gone through a divorce and been a single mother, Eva Pavlová sympathizes with the hard situation that some Czech women find themselves in today.
Survey finds that 40 percent of Czechs believe rape victims are 'partly responsible'
A study by Amnesty International finds that a considerable proportion of Czechs place blame on rape victims.
'A very high-quality assessment – for a woman.' Czech football pundit's remark sparks debate
Workplace sexism is still common in Czechia, especially in technical and other male-dominated industries.
Iranian women speak out: Solidarity protest planned for Prague this weekend
On Saturday, supporters in the Czech capital will join the global protests against the Tehran regime, sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini.
Prague's 'Fragile like a Bomb' festival highlights reproductive rights
Taking place this weekend, the 'Auntie Czech' collective's will raise funds for Polish women who seek safe abortion in Czechia.
Following Scotland's landmark ruling, Czechia reignites the debate on free period products
With Scottish lawmakers moving to end the "period poverty" cycle, Czech lawmakers are pushing for similar legislastion.
Is 'upskirting' a crime in Czechia? Prague metro incident raises questions
The Prague police are investigating the case of a man who filmed women up their skirts on the metro escalators.
From healthcare to the dating scene: Expat women on living in Czechia
We asked our readers to rate their experience living in the Czech Republic as a woman – here is what we found.
'Rage and grief': Czechia reacts to US abortion ruling
Czech activists, grassroots, and the expat community denounce the U.S. abortion rollback and are determined to fight for women's reproductive rights.
Could Czechia follow Spain's lead and offer women menstrual leave?
While Spain plans to introduce paid leave for women who suffer from severe period pain, the chances of Czechia enacting such a law are slim.
Anti-abortion and pro-choice groups clash in Prague
The anti-abortion protesters held an annual march across Prague, while pro-choice groups briefly blocked their way and held a separate rally.
'What We Wore Before' installation decries victim-shaming in Czech society
A new installation by Konsent and Amnesty International displays clothes and stories of real rape victims to dispel prejudices.
5 things to know as a woman in the Czech workplace
What are the pro and cons of pursuing a career in the Czech Republic for women?
One World festival brings timely documentaries to 25 Czech cities
The festival was planned before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine but has many films addressing the fragility of freedom.
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