Women

The Weavers of Łódź: A ‘touching afternoon’ remembers the women whose lives imploded following the collapse of the textile industry

From the 19th century, Łódź was the centre of the textile industry in Poland, and was at the forefront of the global textile industry. The industry not only fuelled the city's economy, but also created its identity. NAC

Joanna Kocemka-Żebrowska from the Topografie Foundation which organised the event said: “We wanted to tell this story from many angles and give an outlet for many voices. When most people think of the history of Łódź, they think of the nineteenth century and the different cultures that lived alongside each other, but there is a more recent and tragic story that hasn’t been told.”

Women, women on the wall: new murals celebrate the lives and achievements of three pioneering women

Organisers hope the three paintings on walls in three different cities will help inspire others to follow in the women’s footsteps.

Clever new boardgame celebrating influential women in history takes internet by storm

The 28 figures featured in the Who’s She? game include scientists, artists, activists and sportswomen. But who’s Zuzia Kozerska-Girard the woman behind the game? TFN finds out.

Polish women among the most entrepreneurial in EU

Nearly one-in-ten Polish women run their own business, compared to just 3.3 percent in Germany.

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