The Republic of Georgia’s opposition parties unite in a boycott of the 2025 local elections. Opposition leader Elene Khoshtaria ended her hunger strike after eight pro-European parties agreed on common goals

Angela Merkel in conversation with former refugees. The German ex-Chancellor listened to their stories of successes and setbacks, joys and sorrows

Swiss Climate Women (KlimaSeniorinnen) win awards for their courage and tenacity

Japanese women mayors Japanese towns and cities with female mayors