Czech government approves ratification of the Istanbul Convention
The move marks a significant step toward the ratification of the Istanbul Convention on the prevention of violence against women.
Bleeding injustice: Period products remain in the highest tax category in Czechia
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May 28 is Menstrual Hygiene Day around the world. In Czechia, the 'tampon tax' is still among the highest in Europe, despite the recent tax reform.
New domestic violence law could go into effect in Czechia as early as 2024
The bill creates a stronger legal framework for defining the crime in an effort to more effectively help victims.
Czech president slams government for not joining EU lawsuit against Hungary's LGBTQ+ law
Petr Pavel also criticized the government for not yet ratifying the Istanbul Convention.
Czech government to propose new legal definition of rape
The current definition does not explicitly include the absence of consent.
Politician on Czech whipping tradition: 'No means no even on Easter'
Deputy speaker Olga Richterová called for a new approach to an ancient Czech Easter ritual.
Czechia wants to postpone debate on Istanbul Convention by another year
Four Czech ministries have voiced doubts about ratifying the international treaty, which aims to protect women against violence.
Equal Pay Day conference in Prague encourages women to be 'seen and heard'
The event features a number of distinguished speakers and mentors speaking about gender equality.
English-friendly app shines a light on Czech law for victims of domestic violence
Bright Sky, a resource helping people in abusive relationships, offers an update clarifying legal issues.
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
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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
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Taking place this weekend, the 'Auntie Czech' collective's will raise funds for Polish women who seek safe abortion in Czechia.
