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Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 hours ago

Feminists began raising the alarm about the manosphere decades ago and we were ignored | Laurie Penny

Misogyny has been treated as a non-issue for years, despite its serious implications and the rise of online harassment.
Cancer
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 hours ago

I just want to feel like me again': the women still waiting for breast reconstruction years after lockdown

Julie Ford, a breast cancer survivor, is still waiting for breast reconstruction five years after her mastectomy due to pandemic-related delays.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
17 hours ago

Gay mom defends nonbinary child while accosted by anti-trans activist: "Get out of my face" - LGBTQ Nation

A lesbian mom confronted an anti-trans activist, defending her nonbinary child amidst aggressive questioning about gender identity and bathroom use.
Careers
fromFast Company
2 days ago

This invisible career ceiling is holding women back

Chronic illness significantly impacts women's career potential, with many making difficult decisions to accommodate their autoimmune diseases.
#womens-health
fromJezebel
1 month ago
Women

We've Made More Progress in Barbie Technology in 60 Years Than in Women's Health!

Barbie has evolved dramatically since 1959, yet women's medicine has advanced far less, with conditions like endometriosis remaining misunderstood and IUD insertion pain only recently addressed by medical guidelines.
Women in technology
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

600 women's health leaders warn of social media censorship

Over 600 women's health leaders warn that social media platforms censor medically accurate women's health information, perpetuating harmful stigma around reproductive and gynecological topics.
Cancer
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

'Women's health must be taken more seriously'

Women's health needs greater attention and empowerment for women to seek help for health changes, according to a former breast cancer surgeon.
Women in technology
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

600 women's health leaders warn of social media censorship

Over 600 women's health leaders warn that social media platforms censor medically accurate women's health information, perpetuating harmful stigma around reproductive and gynecological topics.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Kimberly's story: the tragedy that changed British legal history

Kimberly Milne's tragic death highlights a disturbing trend where victims of domestic abuse are more likely to die by suicide than be killed by their partners, raising serious concerns about accountability for alleged abusers.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

The sheila is returning to Australian culture, riding on a new wave of bogan feminism' | Maria Lewis

The request is made in her signature Aussie drawl, something that musicians attempting to break into the international market would attempt to disguise in decades previous. Yet for the Amyl and the Sniffers frontwoman, everything from her peroxide mullet to proudly bogan background has become an important hallmark.
London music
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Epstein Victim Tells CNN She's Quite Proud' of Melania Trump After Public Address

Melania Trump called for Epstein victims to testify before Congress, receiving mixed reactions from victims and advocates.
fromSmithsonian Magazine
4 days ago

This Punjabi Princess Fought for Women's Suffrage and Sheltered Refugees During World War II. A Goddaughter of Queen Victoria, She Rejected British Imperialism

In November 1910, a princess marched on Parliament in a bid to secure women's right to vote in the United Kingdom. Sophia Duleep Singh, the daughter of the Sikh Empire's last maharaja, was 'as close to an international celebrity as it was possible to be' in that era.
History
#gender-equality
fromApaonline
4 days ago
Philosophy

On the Insufficiency of Current Gender Equality Policies in Academia and the Necessity of a Cultural Shift

fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
Women

'It's marvelling how much power a host of women can conjure. It's part of why they burned us at the stakes' - meet the Irish women advocating for other women

Women in technology
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Toronto organization hosts rally, march to honour International Women's Day | CBC News

International Women's Day Toronto's 115th annual rally emphasized gender equality, pay equity, and strengthening public services to address systemic inequities and affordability crises affecting women.
fromApaonline
4 days ago
Philosophy

On the Insufficiency of Current Gender Equality Policies in Academia and the Necessity of a Cultural Shift

fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
Women

'It's marvelling how much power a host of women can conjure. It's part of why they burned us at the stakes' - meet the Irish women advocating for other women

Women in technology
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Toronto organization hosts rally, march to honour International Women's Day | CBC News

International Women's Day Toronto's 115th annual rally emphasized gender equality, pay equity, and strengthening public services to address systemic inequities and affordability crises affecting women.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

#MeToo movement brings wave of harassment claims across Colombia

Juanita Gomez and other journalists are sharing experiences of sexual harassment, leading to significant repercussions in Colombian media.
Women
fromFast Company
4 hours ago

Why women still aren't reaching the top

Women lack equal opportunities for leadership despite having talent and ambition, with only 37% of leadership roles held by women.
#abortion-care
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

Connecting the dots: Attacks on abortion and gender-affirming care are inextricably linked

Abortion care and gender-affirming care restrictions share similar tactics and challenges, particularly affecting young people with limited resources.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

Attacks on abortion and gender-affirming care are inextricably linked

Abortion care and gender-affirming care restrictions share similar tactics and target vulnerable young populations facing significant barriers to access.
Women
fromwww.dw.com
1 hour ago

Australia appoints first female army chief

Australia appoints its first female chief of army, Lieutenant General Susan Coyle, amid efforts to increase female representation in the military.
Women in technology
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Hacking women's political underrepresentation, Dutch-style

Fatuma Muhumed's election as a local councilor highlights the impact of strategic preferential voting on women's representation in Dutch politics.
#womens-history
London
fromianVisits
2 weeks ago

A century of campaigning: Women's Library marks 100 years with new exhibition

The Women's Library, celebrating its centenary, showcases the history of the women's movement through a diverse collection of documents and exhibitions.
Women in technology
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

100 Years of Women Who Changed History

The New York Times obituaries desk re-examines women's deaths across generations to reveal what was emphasized, minimized, or omitted in their original coverage, offering fuller life stories through historical distance.
London
fromianVisits
2 weeks ago

A century of campaigning: Women's Library marks 100 years with new exhibition

The Women's Library, celebrating its centenary, showcases the history of the women's movement through a diverse collection of documents and exhibitions.
Women in technology
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

100 Years of Women Who Changed History

The New York Times obituaries desk re-examines women's deaths across generations to reveal what was emphasized, minimized, or omitted in their original coverage, offering fuller life stories through historical distance.
fromApaonline
1 week ago

The Feminine as Structural Problem

The deeper I go, the more feminist I become! Yet my experience of academic philosophy has largely disclosed the opposite: a discipline that solemnly declares its devotion to openness proves curiously unsettled by me as a woman.
Philosophy
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

"Huge violation of women's rights": LGBTQ+ athletes denounce Olympic trans ban - LGBTQ Nation

The IOC banned trans women athletes from Olympic events, limiting eligibility to biological females based on SRY gene screening.
#violence-against-women
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago
Women in technology

Violence Against Women and Girls Is a Multifaceted Problem

Violence against women and girls is influenced by intersecting factors like racism and ableism, creating unequal risks and barriers to justice.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

People more concerned about violence against women than immigration, poll shows

Britons prioritize violence against women and girls over immigration, highlighting a need for government action on this pressing issue.
Women in technology
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Violence Against Women and Girls Is a Multifaceted Problem

Violence against women and girls is influenced by intersecting factors like racism and ableism, creating unequal risks and barriers to justice.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

People more concerned about violence against women than immigration, poll shows

Britons prioritize violence against women and girls over immigration, highlighting a need for government action on this pressing issue.
Women
fromOpen Culture
4 days ago

9 Things a Woman Couldn't Do in 1971

Women in the U.S. have historically faced significant legal barriers, including credit access, pregnancy discrimination, and jury service.
#trans-rights
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

New poll shows why it's important for everyone to speak up in favor of trans rights - LGBTQ Nation

Majority of Americans support trans rights, but polling wording significantly influences public opinion on specific issues like gender-affirming care.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

New poll shows why it's important for everyone to speak up in favor of trans rights - LGBTQ Nation

Majority of Americans support trans rights, but polling wording significantly influences public opinion on specific issues like gender-affirming care.
Women
fromESPN.com
5 days ago

WrestleMania 42 is the culmination of a women's wrestling evolution

WrestleMania 42 features significant women's matches, showcasing the evolution of WWE's women's division with four matches over two days.
Women
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

How WSL aims to bridge academy gap - and why it needs to

The gap between academy football and first-team level in the Women's Super League poses challenges for young players' development.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'Iran's women are heroes - they want to be free'

Imagine the pressure. You want to compete at your best, but then before even the game starts you have to decide how you're going to stand, how you're going to look and what you're going to do. I just think that's so unfair. The players were confused about what to do. If they salute and sing the national anthem, they are embraced and endeared by the government. If they do that, the fans, the Iranian people hate them.
World news
#gender-gap
Women in technology
fromFast Company
6 days ago

Sheryl Sandberg's Lean In is fighting the gender gap in AI adoption

Lean In focuses on addressing the gender gap in AI adoption, revealing that men use AI more frequently than women in the workplace.
Women in technology
fromFast Company
6 days ago

Sheryl Sandberg's Lean In is fighting the gender gap in AI adoption

Lean In focuses on addressing the gender gap in AI adoption, revealing that men use AI more frequently than women in the workplace.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Female athletes' fertility is still a blind spot | Letter

Changes to insurance for female athletes are positive, but fertility support remains a critical issue that needs addressing.
Privacy professionals
fromPrivacy International
1 month ago

Privacy International & Women on Web - Securing Reproductive Justice: A Guide to Digital Privacy for Sexual and Reproductive Justice Activists

Sexual and reproductive justice activists face escalating surveillance, digital censorship, and criminalization risks, requiring them to fundamentally adapt their operational security and advocacy strategies.
#international-womens-day
France news
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

March 8: What's happening in France on International Women's Day

France hosts multiple events on March 8th to celebrate International Women's Day and advocate for gender equality, reproductive rights, and protection from violence against women.
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

International Women's Day website owners urged to stop exploiting' day

Over 900 people signed an open letter accusing internationalwomensday.com of exploiting International Women's Day for profit while ignoring structural issues the movement addresses.
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Why do we need International Women's Day? Apart from misogyny and Christian nationalism, you mean? | Zoe Williams

International Women's Day has become primarily a marketing opportunity, while religious texts reveal how women historically lacked recognition, identity, and agency compared to men.
Women
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Photos: These bold women stand up for justice, rights ... and freedom

International Women's Day on March 8 honors a 1917 Russian women's strike that led to the Czar's abdication and women's voting rights, celebrating women's ongoing achievements and activism worldwide.
Women
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Independent Women 2026 The Influence List

The Independent publishes an annual International Women's Day influence list celebrating 50 women who have significantly impacted British society through excellence in sport, arts, public service, and advocacy.
France news
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

March 8: What's happening in France on International Women's Day

France hosts multiple events on March 8th to celebrate International Women's Day and advocate for gender equality, reproductive rights, and protection from violence against women.
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

International Women's Day website owners urged to stop exploiting' day

Over 900 people signed an open letter accusing internationalwomensday.com of exploiting International Women's Day for profit while ignoring structural issues the movement addresses.
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Why do we need International Women's Day? Apart from misogyny and Christian nationalism, you mean? | Zoe Williams

International Women's Day has become primarily a marketing opportunity, while religious texts reveal how women historically lacked recognition, identity, and agency compared to men.
Women
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Photos: These bold women stand up for justice, rights ... and freedom

International Women's Day on March 8 honors a 1917 Russian women's strike that led to the Czar's abdication and women's voting rights, celebrating women's ongoing achievements and activism worldwide.
Women
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Independent Women 2026 The Influence List

The Independent publishes an annual International Women's Day influence list celebrating 50 women who have significantly impacted British society through excellence in sport, arts, public service, and advocacy.
Cancer
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'I wanted to normalise a conversation, so we can talk about these issues with our male counterparts'

Dublin camogie star Emma O'Byrne has publicly shared her personal experience living with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome while maintaining her elite athletic career.
History
fromFrenchly
1 month ago

Hidden Figures: 9 French Women Who Shaped History - Frenchly

Francophone women have made significant but often overlooked contributions to politics, law, science, arts, and education, fundamentally advancing human rights and culture.
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Women aren't opting out of work. Workplaces are pushing them out

Caregiving strain is the cognitive, emotional, and logistical burden of coordinating care for children, parents, or other dependents, and it was found to be the most powerful predictor of workforce exit.
Women
Women
fromBBC
2 weeks ago

More than the Score - Sexism in football: A problem that isn't going away - BBC Sounds

Reports of sexism at football games have more than doubled compared to last season, highlighting a significant issue in the sport.
Women in technology
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Women and girls around the world need help from the UK not just rhetoric

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change, emphasizing the need for accessible journalism funded by donations.
Women
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Women's game needs more respect - Bompastor

Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor emphasized the need for more respect in women's football, criticizing officiating standards after a controversial Champions League defeat.
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

Female Athletes Are Sharing Their Brutally Honest Experiences Of Being Disrespected In Their Sport

At my college back in the day, just as Title IX was being passed, the male athletes were given steak dinners at the cafe the night before big games, especially football, but basketball, and baseball too, but none for female teams. I was a walk-on to our softball team my freshman year, and also worked in the cafeteria to help pay tuition.
Higher education
#womens-history-month
fromForbes
1 month ago
Women in technology

The Hidden Cost Of Celebrating Women's History Month With Hashtags

Women in technology
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Women's History Month: More Necessary Now Than Ever

Women's History Month originated to highlight women's contributions, but current trends threaten to undermine the progress made in understanding gender relations and history.
Women in technology
fromEntrepreneur
4 weeks ago

How to Advance and Support Women at Work All Year Long

Companies are scaling back Women's History Month initiatives despite persistent gender equity challenges in workforce retention, leadership advancement, and caregiving policies.
Women in technology
fromForbes
1 month ago

The Hidden Cost Of Celebrating Women's History Month With Hashtags

Superficial Women's History Month gestures without substantive action erode trust and undermine genuine commitment to gender equity and inclusion.
Women
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Feminism in Film and the Impact on Women's Self-Perception

Feminist films enhance self-perception by portraying women as complex and human, challenging stereotypes and expanding possibilities for identity and ambition.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Supermodel says only women can be bisexual: "Double standards exist for us all" - LGBTQ Nation

Jessica White's statement that bisexuality is acceptable for women but not men sparked controversy and amplified biphobic attitudes, with experts attributing such stigma to toxic masculinity and rigid gender expectations.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

The most powerful woman in football - meet game's first female super agent

Rafaela Pimenta, a leading female football agent, calls for transfer-system reform to reduce club power and protect players from being treated as hostages.
#womens-political-representation
US politics
fromJezebel
2 months ago

20th Woman to Ever Win the Nobel Peace Prize Gives It to a Man

President Trump accepted María Corina Machado’s 2025 Nobel Peace Prize at the White House, a symbolic, controversial gesture amid questions about Venezuela and his policies.
World news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

For years the Taliban told women to cover up in public. Now they're cracking down

Taliban authorities in Herat enforce strict face-covering rules, barring women from hospitals and transport and compelling burkas or conservative alternatives like the chaddar.
France news
fromFrenchly
2 months ago

What Makes French Feminism Different? - Frenchly

French feminism evolved uniquely through historical roots, intellectual rigor, activism, and ongoing tensions over secularism, state power, and gender equality.
Women
fromJezebel
1 month ago

Guess Which Country Voted 'No' on Advancing Women's Rights at the U.N.?

The United States was the sole country voting against the UN Commission on the Status of Women's 70th session agreed conclusions, while attempting to insert anti-DEI and anti-trans amendments into the women's rights document.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

How a bid for freedom by Iran's women footballers unfolded in Australia

Iranian women's soccer players faced severe regime pressure after refusing to sing their national anthem, with some attempting to avoid returning home after tournament elimination.
Women in technology
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Three women, three countries and a global crisis

Funding cuts by major Western donors devastate humanitarian services in Afghanistan, Nigeria, and Colombia, disproportionately harming women and girls in crisis regions.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Will UN plans to transform the way it works throw equality under the bus'?

UN Women and UNFPA merger proposal risks diluting gender equality commitment amid global crises and declining aid, raising concerns among women's rights groups and member states.
Women in technology
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Malala: Reading a book alone in her room is an act of resistance for an Afghan girl'

Malala advocates for recognizing the systematic erasure of women in Afghanistan as gender apartheid, seeking legal classification during UN negotiations on crimes against humanity.
Women
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

1. Afghanistan: Forbidden women

Afghan women face severe restrictions on work, education, and public participation, with limited employment opportunities further diminished by NGO funding cuts.
Women in technology
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

International Women's Day: Workplace equality needs action

German couples aspire to equal work and household sharing, but traditional gender roles persist due to wage gaps, tax incentives, and systemic barriers that discourage women's career advancement.
Women in technology
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Chloe Kelly: Taking control of my own destiny was really important'

Chloe Kelly overcame anxiety and panic attacks during a career crisis in January 2025, ultimately achieving historic success at the Euros through determination and regaining her sense of purpose.
Women
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Katriona O'Sullivan: International Women's Day sometimes rings hollow for me. We are being told to find our voice while still being punished for using it

Direct negotiation without apology or softening language proves effective in professional contract discussions, challenging gendered expectations about how women should communicate their value.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
1 month ago

Admiring Our Heroes for International Women's Day: Celebrating Women Who Have Received EFF Awards

Carolina Botero and Karisma helped connect indigenous peoples to the internet and made it possible to contribute content to Wikipedia in their native language, expanding access to both history and modern information. They built alliances to combat disinformation, pushed for legal tools to protect cultural and heritage institutions from digital blackholes, and were, and remain, a necessary voice speaking for human rights in the online world.
Women in technology
Women in technology
fromNature
1 month ago

Uncharted: Understanding women's health across the body

Women's health remains largely understudied due to historical exclusion from clinical research, creating significant gaps in understanding disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment across most health conditions.
Women
fromFast Company
1 month ago

These Olympics show a clear demand for gender equity

Women are the central drivers of the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, commanding viewership, excitement, and visibility across multiple sports.
Women
fromwww.ocregister.com
2 months ago

A look at how gender equality is changing the Olympics

Women's participation in Winter Olympics grew from 4.3% in 1924 to 47% in 2026, with expanded events and leadership representation.
Women
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

What if choosing a woman as UN Secretary-General were key to the future of multilateralism?

Women have long held high-level UN roles yet continue to be excluded from consideration for UN Secretary-General; electing a woman could drive needed UN reforms.
Women
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

When feminists feared the 'lavender menace' of lesbians - and how those lesbians fought back

Betty Friedan and mainstream feminists expelled lesbians to avoid stigmatization, prompting lesbian activists to fight back and challenge exclusion within the movement.
Women
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Women are reaching a breaking point at work

Outdated workplace designs and rigid return-to-office mandates are driving many mothers and women to reconsider or leave participation in the U.S. labor market.
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