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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.
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Leadership roles in college athletics inaccessible for women

Women remain underrepresented in leadership roles within college athletics despite occupying a significant percentage of entry-level positions.

Everything You Need to Know About Red Bull Rampage 2024

Red Bull Rampage's first women's category marks a milestone for gender equity in mountain biking.

The GIST's 'Bet' On Women Just Earned 1 Million Email Subscribers

The GIST reached one million newsletter subscribers, showcasing the demand for equitable sports coverage.

'Women Are Not Small Men:' Dr. Stacy Sims and the Women's Endurance Sports Revolution

Women's specific needs in endurance sports have traditionally been overlooked.
Stacy Sims has been instrumental in pioneering research on exercise nutrition and performance for women athletes.

Leadership roles in college athletics inaccessible for women

Women remain underrepresented in leadership roles within college athletics despite occupying a significant percentage of entry-level positions.

Everything You Need to Know About Red Bull Rampage 2024

Red Bull Rampage's first women's category marks a milestone for gender equity in mountain biking.

The GIST's 'Bet' On Women Just Earned 1 Million Email Subscribers

The GIST reached one million newsletter subscribers, showcasing the demand for equitable sports coverage.

'Women Are Not Small Men:' Dr. Stacy Sims and the Women's Endurance Sports Revolution

Women's specific needs in endurance sports have traditionally been overlooked.
Stacy Sims has been instrumental in pioneering research on exercise nutrition and performance for women athletes.
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East Village theater shuts down after Catholic Church landlord scrutinizes scripts

The Catholic Archdiocese of New York cancelled productions at the Connelly Theater, impacting plays focused on reproductive rights and gender equity.
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At Vatican Synod, Women's Issues Are Relegated to a Side Group

Pope Francis's actions sparked hope for women's inclusion in the church, but key issues were sidelined, leading to widespread disappointment.

Vatican debate over women as deacons hits a big obstacle: Pope Francis

Women's ordination as priests and deacons is sidelined despite calls for greater inclusion in the Catholic Church.

At Vatican Synod, Women's Issues Are Relegated to a Side Group

Pope Francis's actions sparked hope for women's inclusion in the church, but key issues were sidelined, leading to widespread disappointment.

Vatican debate over women as deacons hits a big obstacle: Pope Francis

Women's ordination as priests and deacons is sidelined despite calls for greater inclusion in the Catholic Church.
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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.
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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.

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.
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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.
#diversity

Advancements in Gender Equity and Racial Diversity in Architecture: 2024 NCARB Numbers Report Findings

The 2024 NCARB report highlights gradual progress in gender equity and racial diversity among licensure candidates in architecture.

UC sets new record with largest, most diverse class of California students for fall 2024

UC admitted largest, most diverse class for fall 2024, focusing on low-income, first-gen, and underrepresented students.

Top networks & ad agencies share how they're celebrating International Women's Day 2024

Diversity fosters creativity
Empowering women in the industry

Advancements in Gender Equity and Racial Diversity in Architecture: 2024 NCARB Numbers Report Findings

The 2024 NCARB report highlights gradual progress in gender equity and racial diversity among licensure candidates in architecture.

UC sets new record with largest, most diverse class of California students for fall 2024

UC admitted largest, most diverse class for fall 2024, focusing on low-income, first-gen, and underrepresented students.

Top networks & ad agencies share how they're celebrating International Women's Day 2024

Diversity fosters creativity
Empowering women in the industry
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Men, women & nonbinary runners will get the same prize money in the Philadelphia Marathon - LGBTQ Nation

Philadelphia Marathon awards equal prize money for women's, men's, and nonbinary races, promoting inclusivity and gender equity in competitive sports.

Vea como se postulan: En la mesa redonda de mujeres, Lurie escucha y asiente con la cabeza

Daniel Lurie actively engaged with community concerns, focusing on gender equity and the unique challenges faced by homeless women in San Francisco.

In Early Science Journalism, These Women Were Writing for Their Lives

Women significantly contributed to early science journalism despite facing societal challenges.

Goldman Sachs Recruit Wants Women Leaders in the Boardroom | Entrepreneur

Women comprise 70%-80% of consumer purchasing but only hold 20% of global board seats, highlighting a significant gender imbalance in leadership.
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Q&A: Tell Congress to Require Female Crash Test Dummies - Streetsblog USA

Federal crash tests increase women's risk of severe injury and death due to the use of male dummies, necessitating policy changes for safety.

Officials say salary transparency laws, hybrid work could narrow persistent NY wage gap

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ALBANY - Women earned roughly 88.2 cents to every $1 made by their male counterparts in 2021, affirming a persistent wage gap in New York that differs across regions, according to a report released last week by the state Department of Labor.

Florida bill would give DeSantis more power over state universities and ban gender studies

A new bill overhauling Florida universities to match Gov. Ron DeSantis' vision for higher education would shift power at state schools into the hands of the Republican leader's political appointees and ban gender studies as a field of study.The legislation, filed this week, would also require that general education courses at state colleges and universities promote the values necessary to preserve the constitutional republic and cannot define American history as contrary to the creation of a new nation based on universal principles stated in the Declaration of Independence.

Q&A: Tell Congress to Require Female Crash Test Dummies - Streetsblog USA

Federal crash tests increase women's risk of severe injury and death due to the use of male dummies, necessitating policy changes for safety.

Officials say salary transparency laws, hybrid work could narrow persistent NY wage gap

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ALBANY - Women earned roughly 88.2 cents to every $1 made by their male counterparts in 2021, affirming a persistent wage gap in New York that differs across regions, according to a report released last week by the state Department of Labor.

Florida bill would give DeSantis more power over state universities and ban gender studies

A new bill overhauling Florida universities to match Gov. Ron DeSantis' vision for higher education would shift power at state schools into the hands of the Republican leader's political appointees and ban gender studies as a field of study.The legislation, filed this week, would also require that general education courses at state colleges and universities promote the values necessary to preserve the constitutional republic and cannot define American history as contrary to the creation of a new nation based on universal principles stated in the Declaration of Independence.
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Tennis stars pivot from Paris Olympics to Toronto for National Bank Open | CBC News

Top women's tennis players heading to NBO in Toronto, including Bianca Andreescu and Marina Stakusic with wild cards.
NBO in Toronto features extensive fan activities, highlighting gender equity.
NBO showcases star-studded lineup focusing on supporting Canadian tennis players for a shot at another Canadian champion.

Olympic hurdles for women athletes; plus, big trucks and big questions

Gender parity in Olympics doesn't necessarily mean gender equity.
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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.

Emmeline Pankhurst immortalised by Madame Tussauds for International Women's Day

Modern-day activists such as Florence Given joined Madame Tussauds London to unveil its new Emmeline Pankhurst waxwork ahead of International Women's Day.The leading Suffragette has been immortalised by the London attraction 120 years after she co-founded the Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU), whose members were determined to win the right to vote for women.

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.

Emmeline Pankhurst immortalised by Madame Tussauds for International Women's Day

Modern-day activists such as Florence Given joined Madame Tussauds London to unveil its new Emmeline Pankhurst waxwork ahead of International Women's Day.The leading Suffragette has been immortalised by the London attraction 120 years after she co-founded the Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU), whose members were determined to win the right to vote for women.
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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.

Improved employment policies can encourage fathers to be more involved at home

Remote work during the pandemic has led to increased involvement of Canadian fathers in household work and childcare.
Access to policies like parental leave and remote work is limited, hindering their potential to promote gender equity in caregiving.
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Arab women filmmakers' big challenge? Western preconceptions DW 12/01/2023

Female filmmakers in the Middle East are achieving greater representation and gender equity in the film industry.
Arab-made films are gaining visibility and success at major international film festivals.

FIFPRO: Third of WWC players earn under $30K

Many players in the 2023 women's World Cup lack adequate financial compensation.
One in five players in the tournament have a second job to supplement their income.
Prize money at the Women's World Cup increased to $150 million, but still significantly less than the men's World Cup.

Want To Raise Better Boys? Start With Chores

Raise boys to believe they can be anything they want and fight for gender equity.
Boys are often pressured to be strong and not show vulnerability, which can limit their potential.

Arab women filmmakers' big challenge? Western preconceptions DW 12/01/2023

Female filmmakers in the Middle East are achieving greater representation and gender equity in the film industry.
Arab-made films are gaining visibility and success at major international film festivals.

FIFPRO: Third of WWC players earn under $30K

Many players in the 2023 women's World Cup lack adequate financial compensation.
One in five players in the tournament have a second job to supplement their income.
Prize money at the Women's World Cup increased to $150 million, but still significantly less than the men's World Cup.

Want To Raise Better Boys? Start With Chores

Raise boys to believe they can be anything they want and fight for gender equity.
Boys are often pressured to be strong and not show vulnerability, which can limit their potential.
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28th annual Bay Ridge St. Patrick's Day Parade marshals honored at dinner dance * Brooklyn Paper

The organizers of the famous Bay Ridge St. Patrick's Day Parade bestowed the 2023 parade honorees with their white, orange and green sashes on Saturday at the annual Dinner Dance on Feb. 18.Each year, the parade committee honors a number of true-blue Irish Bay Ridgeites for their good deeds by appointing them parade marshals.
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Canada players 'disrespected' by governing body

Janine Beckie says Canada players feel "disrespected" after details of its proposed collective bargaining deal were made public by its governing body with no notice.The women's national team has been embroiled in a dispute with Canada Soccer (CSA) over equal pay.Hours prior to the players appearing before Canada's parliament on Thursday, CSA revealed details of the proposed deal.

Low pay, rising costs push 48,000 University of California academic workers to the picket line

In a historic strike of around 48,000 academic workers across the University of California system, unionized employees are pushing for better compensation and protections, as their work stoppage on Tuesday continued to cause noticeable disruptions to campus research, teaching and grading.After the first day of the strike - which has no set end date - university officials Monday evening called for a "neutral private mediator " to help reach a compromise.

Canada players 'disrespected' by governing body

Janine Beckie says Canada players feel "disrespected" after details of its proposed collective bargaining deal were made public by its governing body with no notice.The women's national team has been embroiled in a dispute with Canada Soccer (CSA) over equal pay.Hours prior to the players appearing before Canada's parliament on Thursday, CSA revealed details of the proposed deal.

Low pay, rising costs push 48,000 University of California academic workers to the picket line

In a historic strike of around 48,000 academic workers across the University of California system, unionized employees are pushing for better compensation and protections, as their work stoppage on Tuesday continued to cause noticeable disruptions to campus research, teaching and grading.After the first day of the strike - which has no set end date - university officials Monday evening called for a "neutral private mediator " to help reach a compromise.
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International Women's Day 2023: What is it and how can I get involved?

The event honours women of the past, present, and future generations who have fought for change in gender equality and funding female-focused charities.Under a new annual theme, organisers invite men and women to partake in campaign efforts to raise awareness.Here's what International Women's Day is about and how you can get involved in this year's event.

Women of the World festival 2023: Dates, line-up, and how to get tickets

They join a star-studded roster of previously announced speakers including Roxane Gay, Jane Garvey, Oloni, Laura Bates, and Elif Shafak.The event, dubbed the world's biggest, most comprehensive festival celebrating women, will return to the capital from March 10 to 12.It will see a three-day roster of performances and workshops from speakers, activists, musicians, comedians, and many more.

International Women's Day 2023: What is it and how can I get involved?

The event honours women of the past, present, and future generations who have fought for change in gender equality and funding female-focused charities.Under a new annual theme, organisers invite men and women to partake in campaign efforts to raise awareness.Here's what International Women's Day is about and how you can get involved in this year's event.

Women of the World festival 2023: Dates, line-up, and how to get tickets

They join a star-studded roster of previously announced speakers including Roxane Gay, Jane Garvey, Oloni, Laura Bates, and Elif Shafak.The event, dubbed the world's biggest, most comprehensive festival celebrating women, will return to the capital from March 10 to 12.It will see a three-day roster of performances and workshops from speakers, activists, musicians, comedians, and many more.
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Tool to check on gender equity in your UX Team

Women's Day special.It's been a tradition in our UX Team that we check on Gender Equity every year.Here is our 5-minute analysis tool (a sheet), so you can check up on your team.If you make a copy of our sheet and fill it with your team's data, you will get this neat chart.This chart gives insights on:

Does the team have an equal number of male and female colleagues?

Meghan thanks fans ahead of Netflix show

The Duchess of Sussex has thanked supporters after winning an award for her podcast hours before the launch of a tell-all Netflix show.Meghan said Archetypes had picked up the top podcast honour at the People's Choice Awards in Los Angeles, California, on Tuesday night.In a post on her and Harry's Archewell website, Meghan said: Thank you to all the supporters and fans of Archetypes who voted for us for this special People's Choice Award.

"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.
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