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International Women's Day

The women in the French election
08/03/2012 - CAMPAIGN CHRONICLES

The women in the French election

It's International Women's Day - so we're looking at the women in France's election campaign - the candidates, the activists and the spokeswomen.
The Syrian opposition - a tangled web
08/03/2012 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

The Syrian opposition - a tangled web

Today we look at the complex web of divisions in the Syrian opposition, whether Libya is about to break up, and women's rights in China - on the occasion of International Women's Day.
Happy International Women's Day - you still earn 25% less
08/03/2012 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

Happy International Women's Day - you still earn 25% less

It's International Women's Day and we're looking at how close women are to the goal of equal pay, women's rights in post-revolutionary Egypt and Tunisia, and who does most of the housework.
The unfinished revolution of Tunisia's women
08/03/2012 - TUNISIA

The unfinished revolution of Tunisia's women

As the world marks International Women’s Day on Thursday, many Tunisian women fear they are losing the gains obtained before and during the revolution of January 2011. But some of them are not ready to give up.
Rogue hackers 'LulzSec' to disband with a bang
26/06/2011 - INTERNET

Rogue hackers 'LulzSec' to disband with a bang

The rogue "hacktivist" group Lulz Security, which hacked the websites of Sony, the CIA and other targets, announced Saturday it would disband with one final data dump that would include internal documents from AOL and AT&T.
Women in the Arab Revolution (Part 2)
08/03/2011 - THE DEBATE

Women in the Arab Revolution (Part 2)

Don't steal our revolution. With guests from Egypt, Tunisia, and Bahrain, François Picard’s panel on International Women’s Day highlights the cause of gender equality before it falls on the backburner.
Women in the Arab Revolution
08/03/2011 - THE DEBATE

Women in the Arab Revolution

Don't steal our revolution. With guests from Egypt, Tunisia, and Bahrain, François Picard’s panel on International Women’s Day highlights the cause of gender equality before it falls on the backburner.
A deeper look at evil with Thomas H. Cook
08/03/2011 - CULTURE

A deeper look at evil with Thomas H. Cook

On today's programme - In drag for women's rights - The James Bond star Daniel Craig dons a frock for International women's day. Plus, a deeper look at evil - the award winning author Thomas H. Cook is here to talk about his book "Master of the Delta". And the new album from the legend Quincy Jones - who's 78 this week.
Gaddafi’s secret exit plans
08/03/2011 - IN THE PAPERS INTERNATIONAL

Gaddafi’s secret exit plans

A man crying over a grave. Protesters running for cover. Rebels being shot at. Those are the scenes described in the international press, when covering the crisis in Libya. The international community is wondering whether to intervene, while Colonel Gaddafi is allegedly trying to negotiate his departure in exchange for safety and immunity...
Women in Arab world unprisings take centre stage as global event turns 100
09/03/2011 - INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY

Women in Arab world unprisings take centre stage as global event turns 100

The European Union has highlighted the role of women in effecting change in northern Africa as part of global celebrations for the 100th anniversary of International Women's Day.
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