International Women’s Day was first celebrated on March 1911, supported by over one million people in several European countries, including Austria, Denmark, Germany, and Switzerland. At that time, women’s rights were significantly limited; they were denied the right to vote in many countries, and access to higher education and legal divorce were also restricted. Since then, there has been substantial progress.

For instance, women now hold leadership positions in two of the European Union’s three major institutions. However, persistent issues such as violence against women and gender pay gaps remain, which are among the key concerns the EU is working to address. We examine the current state of women’s rights in Europe on the occasion of the 2025 International Women’s Day, marking 114 years since its inaugural celebration.

Source: https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/talking-europe/20250307-is-the-eu-a-world-leader-in-promoting-women-s-rights-addressing-the-remaining-inequalities