Sheriff Corpus files $10M claim against San Mateo County, decries 'old boys' network'
Sheriff Christina Corpus is pursuing a $10 million claim against San Mateo County for alleged discrimination and harassment based on her gender and ethnicity.
News anchor Annalisa Klebers says she was bullied by bosses to point of psychotic break: 'I almost lost my life'
Asking for equal pay can lead to severe professional and emotional repercussions, as illustrated by journalist Annalisa Klebers' experience.
Olympic hurdles for women athletes; plus, big trucks and big questions
Gender parity in Olympics doesn't necessarily mean gender equity.
Review | 'The Fire Inside' packs familiar punches and the right hook
Claressa Shields's journey showcases resilience despite a difficult upbringing, highlighting her impact as a champion and advocate for gender equity in boxing.
Olympic hurdles for women athletes; plus, big trucks and big questions
Gender parity in Olympics doesn't necessarily mean gender equity.
Review | 'The Fire Inside' packs familiar punches and the right hook
Claressa Shields's journey showcases resilience despite a difficult upbringing, highlighting her impact as a champion and advocate for gender equity in boxing.
Trailblazing hijab-wearing barrister launches global women's rights organisation
The Girls Human Rights Hub seeks to empower young women globally by promoting their rights and providing them with essential advocacy tools.
Sultana Tafadar's initiative focuses on advancing gender equity and addressing various social justice issues, emphasizing the importance of youth involvement.
Safety, salaries and fair working conditions - Grace Brown discusses agenda as new TCA president
Grace Brown emphasizes the crucial role of The Cyclists' Alliance in improving safety, salaries, and conditions in women's cycling.
How a Women's College Volleyball Team Became the Center of the Transgender Athlete Debate
The San Jose State volleyball team grapples with internal conflict due to a lawsuit concerning a transgender player's participation, highlighting tensions around gender equity in sports.
Grass-roots pressure grows to boost support for breastfeeding scientists
Supporting breastfeeding mothers in academia is crucial for gender equity, yet many institutions still lack robust policies.
Femtech: 2 books you need to read
The rise of femtech marks a significant trend towards addressing female health issues, previously overlooked by the mainstream market.
Book excerpt: Dodgers' support once prompted MLB to ban female reporters in clubhouse
Melissa Ludtke's memoir details her struggle for equal clubhouse access, highlighting a significant moment in the fight for gender equity in sports journalism.
Perspective | Gender equity in college sports hampered by sluggish, underfunded oversight
Federal agency OCR's sluggish enforcement of Title IX in college athletics impacts gender equity efforts.
Opinion: With NY Liberty win, school athletics programs must get off the bench for gender equity
The New York Liberty's victory symbolizes momentum for women's sports and highlights ongoing disparities in public school athletics, particularly affecting female athletes.
Perspective | Gender equity in college sports hampered by sluggish, underfunded oversight
Federal agency OCR's sluggish enforcement of Title IX in college athletics impacts gender equity efforts.
Opinion: With NY Liberty win, school athletics programs must get off the bench for gender equity
The New York Liberty's victory symbolizes momentum for women's sports and highlights ongoing disparities in public school athletics, particularly affecting female athletes.
The essential ingredient of any vaccination programme? Women | Sania Nishtar and Svenja Schulze
Women are key to successful vaccination programs, particularly in eradicating diseases like polio.
Women are better than men at science job interviews
Women applying for biological-science roles in North America were more likely to receive job offers than men, indicating a potential shift towards equity in hiring.
Why researcher Rosalind Lee, the wife of the Nobel Prize winner in Medicine, didn't receive the award as well?
Victor Ambros received the 2024 Nobel Prize, sparking debate over recognition fairness, particularly regarding Rosalind Lee's contributions to the winning research.
Nearly 50% of researchers quit science within a decade, huge study reveals
One-third of scientists leave the field within five years of their first publication, a significant academic turnover.
How Work Has Changed for Women in Corporate America Over the Last 10 Years
Gender equity progress in U.S. companies is uneven, necessitating continued commitment to DEI and gender parity.
Women at the ITC in 2023: What This Year's Data Shows
Women are underrepresented in the ITC advocates, with only 27%, showcasing a larger gender disparity issue across patent law.
Men in ITC have significantly more years of experience than women, highlighting an imbalance that needs addressing in gender representation and equity.
Women Artists Are Catching Up, but Equality Will Still Take a While
Gender equity in art museums is a work in progress, with limited representation of women artists in top-selling lists, acquisitions, and exhibitions.
Women at the ITC in 2023: What This Year's Data Shows
Women are underrepresented in the ITC advocates, with only 27%, showcasing a larger gender disparity issue across patent law.
Men in ITC have significantly more years of experience than women, highlighting an imbalance that needs addressing in gender representation and equity.
Women Artists Are Catching Up, but Equality Will Still Take a While
Gender equity in art museums is a work in progress, with limited representation of women artists in top-selling lists, acquisitions, and exhibitions.
Women in Trail Running and Ultrarunning: Perspectives on the Challenges and Progression Toward Equity
Women's participation in trail running and ultrarunning has significantly increased over the years.
Despite the growth in participation, women still face challenges such as safety concerns and a pay gap.
#IWD 2024: Clara Green
Swedish jazz scene is smaller with less international influence but can be more playful. Clara Green initially found it challenging to establish her voice in the UK jazz scene, feeling restricted by traditional female vocalist roles.
JK Rowling donates big money to anti-trans group
JK Rowling donated £70,000 to a women's organization opposing an inclusive government definition of 'woman'.
The organization challenged a law seeking gender equity on public boards in Scotland with inclusive language for trans people.
Gender-based violence tops W20 agenda ahead of G20 summit in Brazil
The lack of a standard definition of rape in Europe's law on violence against women is a key issue.
W20 is advocating for rejection of the EU directive due to its exclusions and failure to meet Istanbul Convention requirements.
New York City Mayor Announces Gender Equity Plan
The initiative addresses gender disparities for all NYC women, including transgender and gender-expansive individuals.
Mayor Eric Adams wants the city to be the leader in gender equity.
As the city searches for a new LAPD chief, lack of women leaders becomes more apparent
The LAPD's next leader may be a woman for the first time.
There are few women on the force with the rank and experience to compete for the top job.
"A Monumental Milestone" - What Women in Rampage Means for Mountain Biking
Freeride mountain biking's Red Bull Rampage will finally include female riders in October after 23 years.