Women's stories: legacies, struggles and horizons
To mark International Women's Day, celebrated on 8th March in many countries around the world, we have selected this series of articles and interviews dedicated to remarkable women — some from Luxembourg, others from elsewhere but who have chosen Luxembourg as the place to develop their lives, careers or passions.
Here is an invitation to (re)discover and celebrate Luxembourg's pioneers, leading sportswomen and women who are pursuing their careers in a country where each of them has found her place.
Some interviews were conducted several years ago, but the experiences and testimonies shared by these women remain relevant and inspiring today.
Pioneering Women from Luxembourg
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Pioneering Women from Luxembourg
On the occasion of International Women's Day, a portrait of eight Luxembourg women pioneers who have set milestones in a wide range of fields, from entrepreneurship and education to politics, gastronomy and art.
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Streets named after women: paying tribute to great women from Luxembourg (I)
To mark International Women's Day, celebrated on 8th March in several countries worldwide, we look at the profiles of eight extraordinary women in Luxembourg's history who are remembered in the country's public space.
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Streets named after women: paying tribute to great women from Luxembourg (II)
To mark International Women's Day, celebrated on 8th March in several countries worldwide, we look at the profiles of eight extraordinary women in Luxembourg's history who are remembered in the country's public space.
Faster, higher, stronger: the unmissable women of Luxembourgish sport
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Luxembourg women in sport: 8 portraits for 8th March (I)
To mark International Women's Day, celebrated on 8th March in many countries around the world, we take a look at eight inspirational Luxembourg sportswomen.
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Luxembourgish women in sport: 8 portraits for 8th March (II)
To mark International Women's Day, celebrated on 8th March in many countries around the world, we take a look at eight inspirational Luxembourgish sportswomen.
Celebrating the strength and diversity of women in Luxembourg: culture and education
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Anne-Marie Reuter, Servais Prize 2025
The Servais prize is one of the country’s most prestigious literary accolades. It is awarded to works published in the previous year in Luxembourg. In 2025, the literary prize was awarded to Anne-Marie Reuter for her first novel "M for Amnesia".
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Tahereh Pazouki, founder of Magrid Learning Solution
In Luxembourg, a cosmopolitan country, it makes sense that the education system allows pupils to grow and learn in an open, diverse and multilingual environment. Researcher Tahereh Pazouki and teacher Sarah Scholtes take up the challenge!
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Sarah Scholtes, teacher
In Luxembourg, a cosmopolitan country, it makes sense that the education system allows pupils to grow and learn in an open, diverse and multilingual environment. Researcher Tahereh Pazouki and teacher Sarah Scholtes take up the challenge!
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Maya Tal, musician with the Luxembourg Philharmonic Orchestra
Discover the inspiring journey of Maya Tal, an Israeli violist living in Luxembourg, between her passion for music, discovering the country and life with the Luxembourg Philharmonic Orchestra.
Celebrating the strength and diversity of women in Luxembourg: innovation
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Arianna Arienzo, CEO of VoiceMed
Luxembourg's HealthTech industry is booming! With flourishing public-private partnerships, innovative incubators and a prolific and supportive research environment the sector attracts talent from around the world.
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Sahar Niknam, artificial intelligence rights activist
Sahar Niknam completed an impressive academic journey before arriving in Luxembourg, but focused mainly on AI. In Luxembourg, she is part of the EU-funded ChronoPilot project, which analyses how humans perceive time.
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Emma Schymanski, researcher at the Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine
Emma Schymanski is on the hunt for unknowns. The young Australian researcher has established a group at the University of Luxembourg, which tracks down unknown chemicals and identifies them to assess their effects on the environment.
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Corinne Kox, innovative winemaker
Drones are in the process of revolutionising our society. Although certain sectors still await their entry into action, they have already begun to invade the world of wine. The L&R Kox Estate has been using a drone since 2019 to spray its vines.
Celebrating the strength and diversity of women in Luxembourg: business
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Muriel Morbé, CEO of the House of Training
In a decade, the House of Training has organised more than 20,000 training sessions. In an interview, director Muriel Morbé emphasises that curiosity and skills remain at the heart of the mission.
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Alexandra Kahn, Director of Genaveh
Female craftsmanship, the democratisation of high-end chocolate coated with an image of luxury and the internationalisation of 'made in Luxembourg' are Genaveh chocolate factory's recipe for success.
Tackling inequality and sexism
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Discrimination: understanding the phenomenon and taking action to improve intercultural living together
Discrimination based on race, sexual orientation or religion, among others, is prohibited by law, and yet many people still suffer from it. Whether you are a victim or witness, you can always count on support in Luxembourg.
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Equal opportunities
Luxembourg is committed to an egalitarian society: combating stereotypes, equal pay, positive action and protection against domestic violence. Discover its key initiatives.
Gëlle Fra: one monument, a thousand women's stories
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