First specialized center for victims of sexual violence to open in Prague
The operators of the center have turned to the public for help to cover the final expenses needed for the launch.
Hi, my name is Anna: Learn how to ask for coded help in Prague bars
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Launched in Britain in 2016, a global campaign to facilitate a safe escape from bars and nightclubs is picking up steam in Prague and Brno.
Czechia reverses plans to introduce financial punishment for rape
The new law will mean that convicted rapists must receive a prison sentence rather than only a financial penalty, which the state considered introducing.
Czechia ranks next to last in Europe in the Global Gender Gap Index
The country fell 25 spots compared to the previous ranking, with women losing ground in political empowerment and economic representation.
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'
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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.
