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Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
19 hours ago

Trump Celebrates as Iran Reverses Course on 8 Female Protesters Set to Be Hanged: Respected My Request'

Iran agreed to free eight female protesters from execution after President Trump requested a halt to their planned executions.
Chelsea
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Not just for us' Chelsea Women to play all WSL games at Stamford Bridge from next season

Chelsea Women will host all Women's Super League games at Stamford Bridge next season to enhance visibility and supporter engagement.
Women
fromwww.aljazeera.com
21 hours ago

Pakistan out of women's football tournament in India over political strife

Pakistan's football team is barred from the SAFF Women's Championship in India due to geopolitical tensions and lack of travel clearance.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Dozens of US lawmakers have been accused of sexual harassment, study finds

Fifty-three allegations of workplace sexual harassment have been made against at least 30 lawmakers in Congress over the past two decades.
Healthcare
fromJezebel
1 day ago

Even a GOP Judge Agreed That Abortion Is a Constitutionally Protected Right

Abortion is now a protected right in the Pennsylvania Constitution, ensuring reproductive autonomy and Medicaid coverage for low-income women.
Environment
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Six women win 2026 Goldman prize, world's top environmental award

The 2026 Goldman Environmental Prize was awarded to an all-women cohort of grassroots activists from six countries for their environmental efforts.
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

The Olympics' trans policy polices womanhood | Moira Donegan

Transgender women and cisgender women with DSDs will be barred from women's Olympic events, redefining womanhood based on genetic criteria.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Amnesty International paints a grim picture

Human rights violations are increasing globally, with perpetrators often unpunished, according to Amnesty International's report for 2025.
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Supreme Court won't hear case on forcing teachers to out trans kids to their parents - LGBTQ Nation

The parents argue that their children were 'allowed' to identify as transgender at school, which they claim violated their rights to determine their children's upbringing.
NYC parents
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

'My lonely start to adulthood with endometriosis'

A peer-led support group for women with gynaecological health conditions has been established to combat stigma and loneliness.
EU data protection
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

India news: Modi slams Congress over women's quota vote

India's parliament failed to pass a women's quota bill, with Prime Minister Modi blaming opposition parties for the defeat.
Writing
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Can We Claim a Glorious Matriarchal Reality?

Christina Rivera's 'MY OCEANS' expresses deep emotions about Earth's ecosystems and the importance of female creativity in a care-based society.
SF LGBT
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Trans woman leaves role with women's health charity

A trans woman resigned from a women's health charity amid criticism regarding her role and its implications for women's health advocacy.
NYC politics
fromThe Nation
5 days ago

Mamdani Wants to Show That Democratic Socialism "Can Flourish Anywhere"

Democratic socialism can thrive nationally, focusing on the working class and delivering practical governance, as demonstrated by the mayor's early accomplishments.
France news
fromThe Local France
6 days ago

France makes reusable period products free for young women

France's social security will reimburse reusable menstrual products for women under 26 or in poverty, aiding 6.7 million people.
UK politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

India plans more seats for women in parliament, links it to delimitation'

The Indian government links the 33% women quota law to redrawing parliamentary constituencies, raising political tensions.
Women
fromThedrum
1 day ago

Influencer's Female Leaders: In Conversation With

The role of women in media has evolved, with significant increases in representation and leadership positions in recent years.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Smithsonian women's history museum may be derailed by GOP effort to feature only "biological women" - LGBTQ Nation

House Republicans' exclusion of transgender women from the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum threatens bipartisan support for the initiative.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Does the world need new leaders? Varsha Gandikota & Naledi Pandor

Naledi Pandor emphasizes that the Global South has the potential to unite and provide a counterbalance to the US, which currently holds significant power in the international order. She believes that solidarity among nations in the Global South is crucial for achieving this goal.
World politics
Careers
fromFast Company
1 week 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.
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

'I'm not being listened to' - new health plan launched as women say they are still ignored

Zoe Trafford's experience highlights ongoing issues in women's healthcare, particularly regarding endometriosis and the need for better listening by medical professionals.
Women
fromThe Nation
2 days ago

The WNBA Draft and the Political Imperative of Minding Your Own Business

The media's focus on personal relationships of WNBA players overshadows their athletic achievements, reflecting societal sexism and homophobia in sports.
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Will they kill us too?' Murder of leading feminist has chilling effect on Iraq's activists

Yanar Mohammed, a prominent women's rights activist in Iraq, was murdered, highlighting the dangers faced by female advocates in the country.
World politics
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

'Too much is at stake' - Catherine Connolly tells world leaders 'democracy is under attack' on first foreign trip as president

The Defence of Democracy conference emphasizes the need to uphold democratic values amid rising challenges like disinformation and radicalism.
#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.
fromFast Company
2 months ago
Women

Can PR help solve the women's health crisis?

Women must advocate, ask the right questions, and use storytelling, education, and funding to improve access to life-saving health care and innovations.
Cancer
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month 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.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

Court rules trans people have right to accurate IDs: "Trans discrimination is sex discrimination" - LGBTQ Nation

Trans residents in Montana can update legal documents to reflect their gender identity, affirming their rights against discrimination.
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Online abuse is silencing women on a staggering scale it's a democratic crisis | Sharon Kechula

Susan Kihika faced severe online abuse after maternity leave, highlighting gender-based violence and double standards in political scrutiny against women.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Labels protect us': Olivia Nervo wants reproductive coercion to be a standalone offence she is not alone

Reproductive coercion is a significant issue that needs recognition in family courts, as highlighted by Olivia Nervo's experience.
#violence-against-women
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 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
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Media coverage of violence against women reaches dismal' low, report finds

Media coverage of violence against women and misogyny is alarmingly low, with only 1.3% of global news addressing these issues in 2025.
Women in technology
fromPsychology Today
1 week 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
4 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

India fails to pass bill to boost women's representation after delimitation row

The failure followed a fierce debate, with the government accused of an attack on democracy after it tethered a bill reserving one-third of parliamentary seats for women to a wider, controversial exercise of delimitation.
Women
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 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.
#gender-pay-gap
Women
fromFast Company
6 days ago

Why work still sucks for women

Women face significant workplace challenges, including the gender pay gap, leadership barriers, harassment, and unpaid domestic work responsibilities.
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.
#abortion-care
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks 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
2 weeks 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
2 weeks 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
2 weeks 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.
fromFast Company
6 days ago

Why workplaces need a gendered health approach

For decades, work was designed around a fiction, that of the 'neutral' worker, an abstract individual assumed to be fully available, consistent, rational, and unaffected by bodily constraints. But this neutrality was never real.
Women
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks 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.
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
1 week 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
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month 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
2 weeks 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.
#gender-gap
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
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.
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.
US politics
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

How the Abortion Rights Activists Found Their Radical Imagination

President Obama called Nancy Keenan early morning to pressure NARAL Pro-Choice America's support for healthcare reform despite anti-choice Democrats' abortion coverage concerns tied to the Hyde Amendment's decades-old taxpayer funding restrictions.
Women in technology
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month 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
fromBBC
4 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.
#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
1 month 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
1 month 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.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Op-Ed | #MeToo is not over | amNewYork

New York City extended the Gender Motivated Violence Act, allowing survivors to sue perpetrators and enablers for past gender-motivated violence through March 1, 2025.
World news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months 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.
#international-womens-day
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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
1 month 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.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The death of medical care for Afghan women | Letter

Taliban bans on contraception, female education and work, plus rising child marriage for dowries, create a catastrophic healthcare and human-rights crisis for Afghan women.
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

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
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
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
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

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 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.
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.
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
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

International Women's Day 2026: What is it and how can you get involved?

International Women's Day (IWD) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. Origins in women's suffrage have evolved into a day of celebration and advancement of women's rights. The first official International Women's Day was in 1975, when it was recognised by the United Nations (UN).
Women
Women
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

What Is It About Women in Leadership That Reduces Corruption?

Greater female political representation correlates with lower corruption and stronger public service delivery, partly because women are often excluded from corrupt networks.
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