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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 hours ago

Ministers working with Labour backbenchers to temper Mahmood immigration plans

Ministers are seeking exemptions to Shabana Mahmood's immigration changes, which would extend the wait for settled status from five to ten years.
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

A Fox host says many people' think women shouldn't be president. Thank goodness we've got a man in charge | Arwa Mahdawi

Jesse Watters makes provocative statements about women and leadership, reflecting a controversial perspective on gender roles in politics.
#womens-football
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.
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.
fromApaonline
3 days ago

The Feminine as Structural Problem

The deeper I go, the more feminist I become! Yet my experience of academic philosophy has largely disclosed the opposite: a discipline that solemnly declares its devotion to openness proves curiously unsettled by me as a woman.
Philosophy
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Top Democrats Reportedly Grapple With Fraught' Question: Should 2028 Nominee Be a Straight White Guy?

Top Democrats are considering a straight, white, Christian man as their next presidential nominee for 2028 due to electoral biases.
Women
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Australia & Japan equal prize money request ignored

Australia and Japan criticized the Asian Cup organizers for ignoring requests to address prize money inequality between men's and women's tournaments.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

First female archbishop of Canterbury highlights progress and ongoing challenges

The installation of Sarah Mullally as the first female archbishop of Canterbury marks a significant milestone in the Episcopal Church's journey toward gender equality.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

'Women's health must be taken more seriously'

We are now realising we deserve more and for me it's teaching women what to say so they get taken seriously. Women on the whole - I wasn't - aren't very good at standing up for ourselves.
Cancer
Women in technology
fromFortune
4 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.
#violence-against-women
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week 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
1 month ago
Women

We owe it to every victim of Jeffrey Epstein to better protect British women and girls. And we will | Jess Phillips

Institutional responses to violence against women and children only follow crises; sustainable, systemic reform across police, courts, health, armed forces, housing, and schools is required.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week 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
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days 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.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Lords urged to ensure women criminalised for abortion are not left behind'

Women criminalized under abortion laws in England and Wales require retroactive protection and pardons alongside future decriminalization measures.
Film
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 weeks ago

Women in Film honors Oscar nominees, stresses need for progress

Women in Film celebrated Oscar nominees at Bette Davis's home, advancing gender equity advocacy in Hollywood while highlighting women's achievements across filmmaking roles.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Sturgeon denies 'obsession' with gender reforms when Scotland's first minister

This idea that I became obsessed [with gender recognition reform] to the exclusion of everything else is just a nonsense thing that some of my opponents say.
UK politics
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
#gender-gap
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week 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.
Cancer
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

'I wanted to normalise a conversation, so we can talk about these issues with our male counterparts'

Dublin camogie star Emma O'Byrne has publicly shared her personal experience living with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome while maintaining her elite athletic career.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks 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.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Kamala Harris might run for president again in 2028. Please, no | Arwa Mahdawi

Kamala Harris has not ruled out running for president again despite losing the 2024 popular vote, but her political effectiveness remains questionable for future electoral success.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

These women are prisoners': Iran protesters make voices heard at Women's Asian Cup | Samantha Lewis

The flag is the Lion and Sun flag: our last known flag before the Islamic regime took over in 1979 and invented the new flag. It is our national flag. The current regime does not represent us, and therefore their flag does not represent us. It doesn't represent Iran.
World politics
#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.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Why in the world is Melania Trump leading a UN security council meeting? | Arwa Mahdawi

While DEI policies have retreated under Trump administration pressure, merit-based hiring has been replaced by 'WTF hiring' favoring wealth, Trump connections, and Fox News fame, exemplified by Melania Trump's unprecedented UN Security Council leadership role.
#womens-political-representation
#womens-history-month
Women in technology
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks 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
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.
#bangladesh-politics
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.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Will Germany elect a woman as head of state?

Germany's center-left SPD and Greens campaign for a woman to succeed President Steinmeier, which would be historic as all twelve post-WWII German presidents have been men.
Women
fromJezebel
3 weeks 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Melania Trump to lead UN security council session, White House says

Mrs Trump's leadership will mark the first time a sitting US first lady presides over the security council, as members consider education, technology, peace, and security. The session, titled Children, Technology, and Education in Conflict, will mark the first time the first lady to a sitting US president has presided over the 15-member council, and kicks off the first session to mark the United States's latest stint presiding.
US politics
#jacinda-ardern
#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

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
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago

Independent Women 2026 The Influence List

The Independent publishes an annual International Women's Day influence list celebrating 50 women who have significantly impacted British society through excellence in sport, arts, public service, and advocacy.
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

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
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago

Independent Women 2026 The Influence List

The Independent publishes an annual International Women's Day influence list celebrating 50 women who have significantly impacted British society through excellence in sport, arts, public service, and advocacy.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

How a bid for freedom by Iran's women footballers unfolded in Australia

Iranian women's soccer players faced severe regime pressure after refusing to sing their national anthem, with some attempting to avoid returning home after tournament elimination.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago

Margaret Aspinall: Why I'm not afraid to tell Starmer how it is

Margaret Aspinall has campaigned for 37 years for justice following her son's death in the 1989 Hillsborough disaster, fighting to overturn a cover-up and change laws protecting victims.
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Hilary Knight responds to Trump comment on women

I thought it was sort of a distasteful joke and unfortunately that is overshadowing a lot of the success, the success of just women at the Olympics carrying for Team USA and having amazing gold-medal feats. We're just focusing on celebrating the women in our room, the extraordinary efforts, and continue to celebrate three gold medals in program history as well as the double gold for both men's and women's at the same time.
US politics
#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.
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 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.
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
1 month ago

In Munich, Leaders Say Goodbye to the Old World Order | The Walrus

Prime Minister Mark Carney missed the Munich Security Conference, losing an opportunity to build coalitions confronting the Trump administration's disruption of global multilateral order.
fromArchDaily
3 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
Women
fromIndependent
4 weeks ago

Katriona O'Sullivan: International Women's Day sometimes rings hollow for me. We are being told to find our voice while still being punished for using it

Direct negotiation without apology or softening language proves effective in professional contract discussions, challenging gendered expectations about how women should communicate their value.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Merkel rejects 'absurd' speculation of German presidency bid

Angela Merkel ruled out any bid to become Germany's next federal president, rejecting nomination speculation and answering 'no' to inquiries about her availability.
Women in technology
fromeLearning Industry
3 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.
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.
#gender-pay-gap
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
4 weeks 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
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
4 weeks 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 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.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

Will Democrats Dare Nominate a Woman for President in 2028?

Democrats remain divided on whether America is ready for a woman president despite women's electoral gains and mixed outcomes against female Democratic candidates.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
4 weeks 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
World news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Japan's first female prime minister stakes her future on snap elections

Sanae Takaichi, Japan's first female prime minister, seeks a two-thirds lower-house majority to pursue a conservative, controversial agenda after endorsement from President Trump.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Starmer appoints Antonia Romeo as Britain's first female cabinet secretary UK politics live

Dame Antonia Romeo appointed cabinet secretary and head of the civil service, becoming the first woman to hold the role.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

New Zealand prime minister sets date for 2026 election

New Zealand's general election will be held on 7 November, centering on economy and cost-of-living concerns amid coalition dynamics and controversial policy reforms.
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

How the Trump Administration Is Downgrading Women's Citizenship

The administration privileges martial, white cisgender masculine citizenship, narrowing protections and making women's, LGBTQ, and racial minorities' rights and safety conditional.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Abigail Spanberger becomes VA's first woman governor, honoring history and diversity in inaugural speech

Abigail Spanberger was inaugurated as Virginia's 75th governor, becoming the first woman elected to the office amid a Democratic sweep of top statewide offices.
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month ago

A look at how gender equality is changing the Olympics

Women's participation in Winter Olympics grew from 4.3% in 1924 to 47% in 2026, with expanded events and leadership representation.
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.
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