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Women in technology
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Boosting women's role in politics, Dutch-style

Fatuma Muhumed's election as a local councilor highlights the impact of strategic preferential voting on women's representation in Dutch politics.
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
2 hours ago

Who are the female coaches to have taken charge of men's football teams?

Union Berlin has made history after appointing Marie-Louise Eta as their new head coach, becoming the first club in Europe's top five leagues to have a female head coach. Eta takes the job on an interim basis until the end of the season, having previously served as the club's assistant and U19 manager.
Women
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.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Who is running US foreign policy? Varsha Gandikota and Jeremy Scahill

The conversation reveals that the ongoing conflict raises critical questions about the motivations behind US foreign policy, particularly regarding Israel's role in shaping military strategies.
World politics
#womens-health
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.
fromApaonline
4 days ago

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

In 2021, women held only 28% of professorships in higher education and research institutions, even though they comprised 48% of PhD students, according to data gathered from a sample of 900 EU and non-EU institutions.
Philosophy
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Women are getting most of the new jobs. What's going on with men?

Men need support in the job market as women dominate new job growth, particularly in health care.
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
#abortion-care
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
6 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.
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
6 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.
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.
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

The Degendering of English

The most obvious example is the adoption of the singular 'they' to replace clunky constructions like 'he or she' and 'he/she.' Language purists argue that this is ungrammatical, even though 'they' has been employed in just this way by authors as diverse as Chaucer, Shakespeare, Austen, Dickinson, and Shaw.
Typography
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-in-leadership
Women
fromFast Company
8 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.
Women
fromFast Company
8 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.
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.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
1 week ago

No Kings Must Mean No War: Foreign Policy Is Least Democratic Space in Politics

The majority of Iranian Americans oppose the war on Iran, despite media portrayal of pro-monarchy sentiments.
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 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.
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
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.
#violence-against-women
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.
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.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Potential US host cities for 2031 Women's World Cup games mull withdrawal over Fifa concerns

Several American cities may withdraw from hosting the 2031 Women's World Cup due to concerns over FIFA's handling of the event.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
2 weeks ago

White Girls and the Global South

Spring offers a variety of art books to rejuvenate reading habits, featuring diverse themes and historical insights.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Danger after disaster: why emergencies come with increased risks for women

Women often bear the brunt of caregiving responsibilities during natural disasters, increasing their vulnerability and challenges faced in recovery.
#womens-rights
fromOpen Culture
4 days ago
Women

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.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Government losing hard-won gains on women's rights as aid cuts bite, MPs warn

Government cuts to international aid threaten women's rights and undermine the Women, Peace and Security agenda, risking hard-won gains in global gender equality.
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.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Government losing hard-won gains on women's rights as aid cuts bite, MPs warn

Government cuts to international aid threaten women's rights and undermine the Women, Peace and Security agenda, risking hard-won gains in global gender equality.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Trans people are here to stay, no matter who tries to erase us

Understanding the gender spectrum and dismantling misconceptions about trans identities is crucial for acceptance and recognition of diverse gender experiences.
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.
Women
fromForbes
6 days ago

New Research Shows Flexibility Is Shrinking - Right When Women Need It Most

Women have regained workforce participation post-pandemic, but recent return-to-office mandates have led to significant job losses among women.
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.
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.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Groundbreaking' UN agreement on justice for women to include those in prison for first time

The UN Commission on the Status of Women adopted groundbreaking conclusions explicitly addressing female incarceration, recognizing links between discriminatory laws, violence, and women's imprisonment for the first time in 70 years.
#gender-gap
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
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Firms with more women in top roles more likely to dismiss abusive men, study finds

Companies with a higher number of women in senior roles are significantly more likely to dismiss male perpetrators of abuse against female colleagues, according to recent analysis.
Women in technology
#gender-inequality
Women
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

3 hidden taxes women pay at meetings

Meetings perpetuate inequality by imposing hidden taxes on women, affecting their influence, visibility, and career advancement.
Women
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

3 hidden taxes women pay at meetings

Meetings perpetuate inequality by imposing hidden taxes on women, affecting their influence, visibility, and career advancement.
#gender-pay-gap
Women
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Government launches gender pay gap and menopause action plans ahead of International Women's Day 2026

The Government introduced voluntary gender pay gap and menopause action plans for employers with over 250 staff, starting April, to improve women's workplace equality and economic participation.
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.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Human rights issues swirl around the Women's Asian Cup. They cannot be ignored | Samantha Lewis

Bangladesh women's football players protested coach Peter Butler's alleged abuse, but faced retaliation through non-selection despite an unresolved investigation, while tournament marketing ignores these human rights issues.
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.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Why is Bangladesh's new government missing women?

Bangladesh's new BNP-led government under Tarique Rahman has the lowest female representation in 25 years, with only 7 female MPs out of 300 and 3 women in a 50-member cabinet, despite promised women's empowerment reforms.
#womens-political-representation
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

How the Trump Administration Is Downgrading Women's Citizenship

The administration privileges martial, white cisgender masculine citizenship, narrowing protections and making women's, LGBTQ, and racial minorities' rights and safety conditional.
Business
fromFast Company
2 months ago

This group of women is leaving the labor force-again

Female labor-force gains from pandemic recovery began reversing in 2025, with net exits concentrated among women—particularly mothers and women of color.
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.
Digital life
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Fostering Change: Moving From Influence to Impact

Social media platforms prioritize engagement and certainty, while structured, community-based spaces like classrooms better support deliberation, reflection, learning, and sustained impact.
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.
#international-womens-day
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
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 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 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
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 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

We want this movement to be massive': how Chilean women's football is leading the way

The Chilean players' association officially became a union in December, and its president, Javiera Moreno, believes there needs to be women's representation in players' unions around the world. We want this movement to become massive, says the former Universidad Catolica captain. Our goal is to spread this to other countries. I don't know if in other places the path will be to have a specific union for women. This was needed here, but I think there needs to be at least representation of women's players within every country's footballers' union.
Soccer (FIFA)
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
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Women are still being badly overlooked in hiring

Organizations fail to identify and develop the right leaders despite advanced tools and research, often selecting wrong candidates while overlooking qualified talent like women who demonstrate superior leadership capabilities.
Women
fromApp Developer Magazine
1 year ago

Give to gain empowering women on International Womens Day 2026

International Women's Day 2026 theme 'Give to Gain' encourages investing in women through time, networks, and resources, multiplying opportunities and strengthening teams, industries, and economies.
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 in technology
fromeLearning Industry
1 month ago

International Women's Day 2026: The Leadership Gender Gap And How Organizations Can Bridge It

Women remain underrepresented in senior leadership roles despite equal workforce participation and higher education completion rates, reflecting structural barriers rather than capability differences.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

One year in, the Gender Liberation Movement is fighting for trans rights

Gender Liberation Movement led nationwide civil disobedience in its first year to defend transgender rights, bodily autonomy, and access to gender-affirming care.
LGBT
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Question at the Heart of the Debate Over Trans Athletes

Resolving whether trans women athletes retain a testosterone-based competitive advantage is essential to balancing nondiscrimination and fairness in women's sports.
Women in technology
fromSecuritymagazine
1 month ago

Can the Industry Do More for Women in Security?

Women's representation in cybersecurity has improved through increased involvement in committees and leadership roles, though significant barriers to C-Suite positions and unintentional bias remain.
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
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
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
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Why Women Get Stuck in Their Careers (and How to Move Again)

Career stagnation is common; identifying unclear direction and visibility gaps enables deliberate change to regain progress and fulfillment.
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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