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NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

NYC's most powerful transgender official is fighting intensifying anti-LGBTQ+ federal pressure

Taylor Brown leads NYC's Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs, addressing urgent attacks on transgender rights and dismantling long-standing inequalities.
Women
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Women's Asian Cup finalists accuse governing body over equal money

Japan and Australia demand equal prize money for women's football, highlighting significant disparities with men's tournaments and the need for partnership with the AFC.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

White House denigrates non-cisgender people on Trans Day of Visibility

Trump's statement on Transgender Day of Visibility attacks transgender identity and promotes a narrative against LGBTQ+ rights.
#lgbtq-rights
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

Democratic governor says "Hell no" to five anti-trans bills on Transgender Day of Visibility - LGBTQ Nation

Tony Evers vetoed five anti-LGBTQ+ bills in Wisconsin, reaffirming his commitment to protect LGBTQ+ rights.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 days ago

Democratic governor says "Hell no" to five anti-trans bills on Transgender Day of Visibility - LGBTQ Nation

Tony Evers vetoed five anti-LGBTQ+ bills in Wisconsin, reaffirming his commitment to protect LGBTQ+ rights.
Business intelligence
fromNextgov.com
4 days ago

Survey: Human capital is a key barrier to government AI adoption

Federal leaders view AI as essential for improving agency efficiency, but many initiatives remain in early stages due to various implementation barriers.
Science
fromNature
1 week ago

Daily briefing: Women's academic careers are knocked by parenthood much more than men's

Childcare responsibilities significantly hinder women's academic careers compared to men's, impacting job opportunities and publication rates.
#eeoc
Social justice
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

Born out of the Civil Rights era, the EEOC pivots toward protecting white people

The EEOC is shifting focus to combat discrimination against all races and sexes, emphasizing legality over diversity initiatives.
Social justice
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

Born out of the Civil Rights era, the EEOC pivots toward protecting white people

The EEOC is shifting focus to combat discrimination against all races and sexes, emphasizing legality over diversity initiatives.
Women in technology
fromFast Company
2 days ago

The cosmetic surgery industry is mainly built for women. So why is it run by men?

Leadership in the aesthetics industry is predominantly male, despite women being the primary consumers and decision-makers.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
2 days 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.
fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

Agency data leads worry about staff capacity to tackle statutory requirements, survey finds

Among the 189 CDO and other data leader respondents to the annual survey conducted by the nonprofit, nonpartisan Data Foundation, about 40% said they had lost six or more employees last year.
EU data protection
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

How UK councils plan to make streets safer for women and girls

New guidance aims to improve street safety for women in the UK after a survey shows high levels of fear walking at night.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
5 days 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.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Landmark changes to insurance cover for female athletes to be implemented

Female athletes will receive improved insurance coverage for pregnancy, contraception, menopause, and health conditions as per the Carney review recommendations.
#womens-health
Cancer
fromwww.bbc.com
2 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.
Cancer
fromwww.bbc.com
2 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.
#gender-gap
fromFast Company
1 week 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
fromJezebel
1 week ago

You Can Prob Guess Who Just Blocked 2 Women and 2 Black Officials from Their Pentagon Promotions

Hegseth removed two female and two Black officers' names from a one-star promotion list, even though he's really not explicitly allowed to do so.
Right-wing politics
Women in technology
fromFortune
5 days ago

Sheryl Sandberg tapped a 25-year-old to run Lean In. Here's her plan to close the AI gender gap | Fortune

Women are lagging in AI adoption, prompting Lean In to focus on closing the gender gap with new leadership.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Threats against female MPs having chilling effect' on women in public life, minister says

Threats against female MPs are deterring talented women from entering public life, prompting the government to announce new security measures and a national threat assessment centre for elected representatives.
Women
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Ad Club's Women's Leadership Forum stays alive amid DEI pushback

The Women's Leadership Forum adapts to corporate climate changes, emphasizing connection and support for women in business.
#gender-inequality
fromAxios
5 days ago
Women in technology

Sheryl Sandberg: The AI gender gap is about recognition

Recognition gaps in AI usage between genders may worsen pay and promotion inequalities.
fromFast Company
1 week ago
Women

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
1 week ago

3 hidden taxes women pay at meetings

Meetings perpetuate inequality by imposing hidden taxes on women, affecting their influence, visibility, and career advancement.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Women's History Month: How Maria Otero became the first person to go from administrative aide to deputy commissioner at the NYPD

Maria Otero became the first civilian to rise from Police Administrative Aide to Deputy Commissioner in NYPD history, advancing through dedicated support roles rather than sworn officer positions.
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Formerly Incarcerated Women Are Pushing Systemic Change in Elected Office

That was my freshman bill. The following year, the state passed my bill to expand housing assistance vouchers from three to six months for people released from prison.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week 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
fromNature
1 month ago

Cracked, but still there: the glass ceiling persists for senior women in science

I've achieved all this while flying nearly every 'red flag' that people say is antithetical to a successful academic career. I am a woman, am young-ish for an academic, have three children (now aged 9, 12 and 14), have moved internationally for my education and career, have worked in industry and now work in interdisciplinary research.
Higher education
London food
fromIndependent
1 month ago

This Working Life: 'I would love to see more girls go into plumbing and construction'

A former pastry chef transitioned to plumbing apprenticeship, now helping colleagues with plumbing work a decade after their culinary careers together.
#gender-pay-gap
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Promotion burnout: why women are quitting the race to be boss

Women are increasingly less motivated to pursue promotions due to harder advancement barriers, workplace prejudice against female leaders, lower pay equity, and burnout from existing work demands.
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.
Women
fromLondon On The Inside
2 months ago

Does the Workplace Work for Women?

Women in the UK earn 12.8% less than men (April 2025); structural job segregation, caregiving responsibilities, and gendered workplace biases sustain the pay gap.
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Promotion burnout: why women are quitting the race to be boss

Women are increasingly less motivated to pursue promotions due to harder advancement barriers, workplace prejudice against female leaders, lower pay equity, and burnout from existing work demands.
Women
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago

How hybrid roles and flexible working are widening women's wealth gaps

Flexible work concentrated in lower-paid roles rather than senior positions perpetuates gender pay gaps and undermines women's long-term financial security and pension accumulation.
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.
#reproductive-rights
Women in technology
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week 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 in technology
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week 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
fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago

FIFA mandates woman coach or assistant for women's comps

FIFA mandates women's teams must have at least one woman head coach or assistant coach, with two total women staff members in backroom roles across all competitions.
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
Women in technology
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

The gender gap no one talks about: men missing from care professions

Care professions dominated by women face severe labor shortages and will become increasingly critical as populations age, yet society undervalues these essential jobs compared to male-dominated tech sectors.
Women in technology
fromEntrepreneur
2 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.
Women
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Women are less likely to apply for jobs with a huge pay range. Here's what companies can do about it

Pay transparency laws intended to reduce wage disparities have proven ineffective because employers use vague salary ranges that discourage women from applying and reduce their negotiation assertiveness.
Women
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Why women over 50 are the future of work in the age of AI

Women over 50 represent an underutilized talent pool with resilience, experience, and practical capabilities essential for navigating organizational volatility and uncertainty.
#international-womens-day
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 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
4 weeks 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
3 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
4 weeks 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
fromFast Company
3 weeks 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
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks 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-cybersecurity
Women in technology
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 weeks ago

Cyber industry welcomes women, but challenges persist | Computer Weekly

While 72% of female cybersecurity professionals report feeling welcomed, women face disproportionate layoffs, pay inequity, and career advancement barriers compared to men.
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.
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Purge the Public Servants

In this new season, I'm asking how the Trump White House is rewriting the rules of U.S. politics, and talking to Americans whose lives have been changed as a result. Today's episode examines the destruction of the civil service: the removal of professionals, and their replacement with loyalists. I've seen this kind of transformation before, in other failing democracies. Everyone suffers from the degradation of public services.
US politics
Growth hacking
fromForbes
2 months ago

By Women, For Women: The Overlooked Foundations Of Global Business

Several major companies built global growth by integrating women's labor, expertise, and networks into distribution, education, and entrepreneurial roles beginning in the late 19th century.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

The most powerful woman in football - meet game's first female super agent

Rafaela Pimenta, a leading female football agent, calls for transfer-system reform to reduce club power and protect players from being treated as hostages.
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.
fromArchDaily
4 weeks ago

Women in Architecture: Progress, Gaps, and the Work Still Ahead

Historically, architectural culture has been organized around narratives of singular authorship and individual recognition. These frameworks often obscure the collaborative nature of design and marginalize contributors who do not occupy positions of institutional authority. Women architects have long participated in shaping buildings, cities, and architectural discourse, yet their work has frequently been overlooked or attributed to partners, firms, or broader teams.
Women in technology
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Appointment of Antonia Romeo as head of civil service shows poor judgment' say former colleagues

Keir Starmer appointed Antonia Romeo as cabinet secretary despite a 2017 formal bullying complaint that an investigator found had a case to answer before being dismissed.
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.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Put Humans in Charge Again

Strong executive authority and flexible decision-making enable rapid, large-scale public works, mass hiring, and fast crisis responses when bureaucratic processes are bypassed.
Business
fromThe Hill
2 months ago

A return to office for men only?

Return-to-office rebound is gendered: men are returning to offices while many women continue working remotely, sustaining female workforce participation.
Women
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

One of the Biggest Drivers of the Gender Pay Gap - And Steps Founders Can Take to Fix It

Motherhood significantly drives the gender pay gap, with women experiencing 10-15% earnings declines per child while fathers gain 3-10% bonuses, but flexible schedules, equitable parental leave, and asking parents their needs can reverse this trend.
Women in technology
fromeLearning Industry
4 weeks 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.
Women
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Hidden Emotional Labor Draining Women Leaders

Women leaders perform substantial emotional labour daily that shapes culture and safety but remains invisible in performance metrics, creating psychological costs through constant navigation of contradictory expectations.
Women in technology
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 weeks 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.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

UK to create new school of government' to train senior civil servants

The government will create an in-house School for Government and Public Services to train senior civil servants in AI, leadership, management, and delivery skills.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Gay treasury secretary spends 4 hours in Senate smugly defending Trump's corruption & failures - LGBTQ Nation

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended Trump administration policies at a contentious Senate hearing, using evasive answers amid criticism over rising consumer costs and controversial remarks.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Furious female Labour MPs urge Starmer to make a woman his de facto deputy

But it's easier to say let's change culture than to make it happen. The first secretary role would turbocharge the government's pledge to halve violence against women and girls over the next decade, she said. It would deal with culture change, but it would also hold every government department accountable for what they are doing on women, and empower the work on women that's happening in each of those departments.
UK politics
Women in technology
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

AI bias risks locking women out of tech-driven economic growth, MPs warn

AI systems trained on biased historical data risk amplifying workplace gender inequality unless women gain greater representation in AI development and deployment.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

One giant boys' club? Why Westminster still feels like a man's world

A persistent boys' club culture in UK politics limits women's access, influence and fosters misogynistic briefings used as political tools.
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
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Telling Women Leaders to 'Just Delegate' Misses the Point

Women leaders face a double bind where traits that earned promotion become labeled liabilities, making simple advice like 'delegate more' ineffective without systemic change.
Women
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Why we need more older female role models at work

Aging women are largely erased from public visibility unless they appear artificially youthful, limiting role models, career imagination, and power for older women.
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
fromFast Company
1 month 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.
Women
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I help women return to professional work. These are the mistakes I see most often.

Use strategic networking and a targeted plan, leveraging past HR experience and consistently maintaining professional relationships to successfully reenter the workforce after a career break.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Why grow the women's economy through acquisitions?

Despite owning nearly half of all small businesses in the U.S., women often encounter barriers to financing. I've seen from my experience at the SBA and now First Women's Bank, that one of the biggest drivers of the gender lending gap isn't just rejection, it's that many women don't come forward for financing at all. Whether due to lack of awareness, confidence, or systemic hurdles, "access" captures both those who are denied and those who never apply.
Women
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