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Women and Children Are Main Victims of the Israel-Hamas War With 16,000 Killed, U.N. Says

Women and children are the main victims in the Israel-Hamas war, with an estimated two mothers losing their lives every hour since the attack.

At least 3,000 women may have become widows and heads of households, and at least 10,000 children may have lost their fathers as a result of the conflict. [ more ]

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World news

Israel Hamas war: UN say women and children main victims of conflict

Women and children are the main victims in the Israel-Hamas war, with 16,000 killed.

At least 3,000 women may have become widows and heads of households as a result of the conflict. [ more ]

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Women and children are the main victims of the Israel-Hamas war, UN says

Women and children are the main victims in the Israel-Hamas war, with 16,000 killed and two mothers losing their lives every hour.

At least 3,000 women may have become widows and heads of households and 10,000 children may have lost their fathers. [ more ]

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Entrepreneur

2 weeks ago

How Digital Entrepreneurship is Helping Women Shatter the Glass Ceiling | Entrepreneur

The glass ceiling is a well-known inequality in the business world, making it more challenging for women to reach top positions. [ more ]

TNW | Future-Of-Work

2 weeks ago

Study shows 'benevolent sexism' in startups widens the gender gap

Subtle forms of sexist biases can accumulate in entrepreneurship affecting women's advancement and representation. [ more ]

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Yemeni women become mobile phone technicians to curb sextortion

Women in Yemen face challenges fixing mobile phones due to gender norms and risks of extortion, impacting their daily lives and work opportunities. [ more ]

english.elpais.com

The advancement of women's rights struggles against racism and inequality

Racial, economic, and educational disparities impact women's sexual and reproductive rights progress globally. [ more ]

english.elpais.com

Djingarey Maiga: an inspiring voice for the women of Mali

Women's rights advocate in Mali, Djingarey Maiga, works relentlessly to defend women's rights and address gender inequalities in the country. [ more ]

Independent.ie

Women do most unpaid care work which remains 'invisible and undervalued' - report

98% of full-time carers in Ireland are women

Women in Ireland do twice as much unpaid care and housework as men [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Data science

Opinion | A Simple Act of Defiance Can Improve Science for Women

Women scientists face challenges balancing career and motherhood, leading many to leave full-time work after having children. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

JavaScript

Jam is not the problem for Meghan Markle | Letter

The public eye is ruinous, especially for women. [ more ]

Fast Company

Artificial intelligence

Women are more likely to be replaced by AI, according to LinkedIn

Women are at a higher risk of losing jobs to AI compared to men. [ more ]

Time Out London

Design

The National Gallery has just bought an amazing Eva Gonzales painting, here's why that matters

The National Gallery acquires a work by female artist Eva Gonzales to celebrate her birthday, addressing historical gender inequality in art collections. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Design

Museums Without Men: my project to end their shocking gender imbalance

Gender imbalance in art museums persists despite some progress being made over the years.

The activism of feminist scholars, pressure from the public, and increased representation of women in powerful positions are influencing museums to make positive changes. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Fue misoginia? Australia se cuestiona tras el ataque masivo

Misogyny and violence against women are significant issues in Australian society, highlighted by recent tragic events. [ more ]

www.housingwire.com

Expert says women face unique retirement challenges: CNBC

Gender wage gap contributes to women's retirement challenges

Longer life span and caregiving responsibilities impact women's retirement prospects [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

The Liberal party does not have a women problem'. Men are the problem | Amy Remeikis

The Liberal party faces a problem with men not wanting to cede space to women for opportunities.

The preselection process within the Liberal party favors men over women, leading to a lack of female representation. [ more ]

BuzzFeed

Women Are Revealing The Misogynistic Thoughts They Frequently Have But Are Trying To Change

Double standards and internalized misogyny

Gender-based expectations [ more ]

BuzzFeed

This Woman's Research On The Science Behind Objectification Is Mind-Blowing

Objectification is when a person is treated as less-than-human and more like an object.

Objectification in the brain causes people to treat women as less-than-human.

Objectification predicts reduced perceptions of suffering, reduced sentencing for perpetrators, and reduced blame for harm. [ more ]

New York Post

How did America become a deadlier place for men?

Life expectancy in the US has dropped for both genders, but especially men.

Men are worse off and falling further behind in terms of well-being.

Women are outliving men by 5.8 years as of 2021. [ more ]

www.scientificamerican.com

Science

The Victorian Woman Who Chased Eclipses

Annie Maunder's determination to photograph and study total solar eclipses contributed to a greater understanding of the sun's effects on Earth.

Despite her significant contributions to science, Annie Maunder, like many early female scientists, has been forgotten and overlooked. [ more ]

www.standard.co.uk

London

Garrick club membership list revealed fuelling fresh storm over men-only policy

Exclusive Garrick Club's men-only membership policy criticized after list revealed.

Efforts to lift ban on women joining, but change requires two-thirds majority vote among 1,500 members. [ more ]

Futurism

Digital life

Scientists Just Found Something Dark About Men Who Want to Have Sex With Robots

Men with misogynistic views more interested in sex robots

Women more interested in platonic relations with robots [ more ]

Above the Law

Law

How Appealing Weekly Roundup

Tonja Jacobi highlights unequal rights for women and the deceased.

Various opinions on Supreme Court cases and justices' perspectives are discussed in different essays and blog posts. [ more ]

euronews

Environment

Fighting gender inequality crucial to tackle climate crisis, says UN

Gender inequality impacts food insecurity and climate crisis.

Female-headed rural households are more affected by climate change. [ more ]

BBC Sport

Soccer (FIFA)

'Slow' response to ACL issues criticised by MPs

Female footballers suffer ACL injuries due to unsuitable gear

Calls for better female-specific sports equipment [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Health

Third of women dodge doctors for reasons like anxiety and embarrassment'

1. Women face barriers like anxiety and embarrassment in healthcare.

2. Gender inequalities persist in women's health diagnosis and treatment. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Opinion: It might be Taylor Swift's year at the Grammys, but it's not the 'year of the woman'

Only 19.5% of songwriters across the Billboard Hot 100 songs in 2023 were women.

There are still negative myths and excuses that persist for the lack of female representation in the music industry. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

UK news

Women twice as likely as men to miss statutory sick pay, new figures reveal

Women are more than twice as likely as men to miss out on statutory sick pay in the UK.

Black and minority ethnic (BME) women are the most likely to be ineligible for statutory sick pay. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

4 months ago

What is the gender pay gap in California? See wage differences in US on an interactive map

The gender wage gap in the US has narrowed over the years, but still persists.

The gap is wider in most states, including California. [ more ]

Design Milk

Web design

Book Designer Michael Russem on Why "Everything Is Garbage"

The history of printing and book design is often filled with poor design, but there have always been a few highlights.

Designer Janet Halverson has not received the public recognition she deserves for her iconic book covers. [ more ]

Harvard Business Review

Business

Sexism Is Everywhere

Sexism is pervasive in workplaces, manifesting through biases in appearance, behavior, and parental leave policies.

Recognizing and confronting sexism in the workplace can be challenging, especially when faced with subtle biases and unjust evaluations. [ more ]

HuffPost

7 years ago