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
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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
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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?
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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
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The festival was planned before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine but has many films addressing the fragility of freedom.
7 unsung heroines who had a lasting impact on Czech history
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From the original marketing guru and influencer to a literary muse who saved lives, these lesser-known Czech women blazed trails back in the day.
Czech women's rights organizations calling for a new definition of rape
Thirteen European countries now define rape as non-consensual intercourse; protesters Tuesday called for a similar definition to prevail in Czechia.
Threats of 'radicalized' protest movement amid parliament debate
Plus: designs for tallest Czech skyscraper revealed, women’s rights groups slam Istanbul Convention delay, Security Council warns of Russian aggression.
Czechia won’t ratify international treaty against domestic violence this year
The Istanbul Convention is aimed at preventing violence against women, protecting victims, and ending impunity for perpetrators.
After a slow start, #MeToo is picking up steam in Czechia
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The Czech Republic’s first help center for victims of sexual violence will open, reflecting growing support for victims and scrutiny of offenders.
One in two Czech women have experienced sexual harassment
Disturbing new data shows the scale of sexual violence faced by women living in the Czech Republic, as the EU looks to enforce shared standards.
Czech Senate approves compensation for illegally sterilized women
A total of CZK 120 million could be paid to women who were sterilized between 1966 and 2012.
New law for Czech ID cards could make adding '-ová' and listing gender optional
The law, which should be adopted by August, would put Czech ID cards in line with European Union directives for biometric data.
Mother’s Day in the Czech lands was introduced by T.G. Masaryk's daughter
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The holiday was inspired by the American version, which made it suspect under communism.
