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Women in technology
fromFast Company
1 day ago

It's not just the pay gap. This disparity also holds working women back

Women face a hidden time gap due to unpaid labor at home, impacting their career advancement opportunities.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
23 hours ago

You know a woman has lost her joy in life when she describes her days accurately and without feeling - when the words are all correct and the tone is completely flat and the account of her own life sounds like something being reported rather than lived, and she doesn't notice the flatness because she has been inside it long enough that it just sounds like how things are - Silicon Canals

Emotional flatness can creep in, making life feel like a series of tasks rather than meaningful experiences.
Women
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Iranian women footballers reveal enormous pressure' of the Asian Cup saga

Iranian footballers faced immense pressure during the Women's Asian Cup, leading to asylum claims that were later reversed by several players, including Mona Hamoudi.
Healthcare
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Reproductive Health Care Restrictions May Exacerbate Health Care Shortages

Abortion bans in several states are linked to labor shortages in healthcare, particularly affecting rural maternity care.
#period-poverty
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago
Fundraising

Sewing group helping women in period poverty

Sewing group creates period kit bags to support women and girls facing period poverty.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago
Women in technology

1 in 10 UK women face period poverty forcing some to take dangerous health risks

Period poverty remains a significant issue in the UK, affecting many women and people who menstruate due to financial constraints.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Finally, the clitoris is getting the attention it deserves

Ju Young Lee, one of the researchers behind the scan, has said she's amazed it has taken so long for a project like this to materialise. The clitoris has long been understudied and misunderstood.
Medicine
fromApaonline
2 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
Science
fromNature
5 days 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.
#domestic-abuse
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Two-thirds' of domestic abuse survivors rejected from refuges due to shortages

Domestic abuse services in the UK face a crisis, with over 65% of refuge referrals rejected due to capacity issues.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago
Mental health

Adults underestimate risk of abuse posed to women by ex-partners, UK data shows

The risk of abuse from ex-partners is significantly underestimated, with many UK adults failing to recognize this danger.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Two-thirds' of domestic abuse survivors rejected from refuges due to shortages

Domestic abuse services in the UK face a crisis, with over 65% of refuge referrals rejected due to capacity issues.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Adults underestimate risk of abuse posed to women by ex-partners, UK data shows

The risk of abuse from ex-partners is significantly underestimated, with many UK adults failing to recognize this danger.
#abortion-rights
Right-wing politics
fromThe Nation
4 days ago

The Whodunit Investigating the Death of Roe: A Q&A With Amy Littlefield

Grassroots movements successfully overturned legal abortion rights despite being a minority viewpoint, as detailed in Amy Littlefield's book.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Some States Are Boosting Reproductive Health Access, Maternal Health, Child Care

The U.S. Senate upheld a ban on abortion care for veterans, while states are enacting various reproductive health laws and restrictions.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Nation
4 days ago

The Whodunit Investigating the Death of Roe: A Q&A With Amy Littlefield

Grassroots movements successfully overturned legal abortion rights despite being a minority viewpoint, as detailed in Amy Littlefield's book.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Some States Are Boosting Reproductive Health Access, Maternal Health, Child Care

The U.S. Senate upheld a ban on abortion care for veterans, while states are enacting various reproductive health laws and restrictions.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 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.
Health
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

The Things Physician Mothers Don't Talk About

Strength is often misrepresented as silence, leading to feelings of inadequacy in motherhood and personal identity.
London
fromianVisits
5 days ago

A century of campaigning: Women's Library marks 100 years with new exhibition

The Women's Library, celebrating its centenary, showcases the history of the women's movement through a diverse collection of documents and exhibitions.
Podcast
fromSan Jose Spotlight
5 days ago

San Jose filmmakers create space to support women - San Jose Spotlight

PowerHouse is a women-owned production and event space in San Jose aimed at empowering women in the broadcast industry.
Relationships
fromBuzzFeed
6 days ago

Women Are Sharing The Moment They Realized Their Partner Didn't See Them As An Equal

Imbalances in relationships often manifest in subtle ways, affecting women's self-worth and equality.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

The Guardian view on the Women's Library at 100: a cause for celebration but not complacency | Editorial

The library was to hold material relating to women's work, too. This year's centenary is an opportunity to celebrate the institution's unique holdings.
Women in technology
#womens-health
Women in technology
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks 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
1 month 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 week 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
3 weeks 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.
Women
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 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.
#endometriosis
fromIndependent
5 days ago
Medicine

Endometriosis: 'It wasn't until I became a mother that I realised my period pain was the same level as labour pain'

Medicine
fromIndependent
5 days ago

Endometriosis: 'It wasn't until I became a mother that I realised my period pain was the same level as labour pain'

Persistent pain and delayed diagnosis of endometriosis significantly impact mental health and self-esteem.
Medicine
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

I've had six operations for endometriosis we need another way to diagnose it'

Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women in the UK, with diagnosis often taking eight years, highlighting the need for better diagnostic options.
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Women with endometriosis face 'systemic misogyny'

Women with endometriosis face significant NHS delays and dismissal, experiencing debilitating symptoms that severely impact quality of life while receiving inadequate medical support and pain management.
#abortion
Right-wing politics
fromJezebel
6 days ago

Hey, Look! Another Reminder That Abortion Bans Haven't Stopped People from Needing Abortion Care

Abortion bans have not reduced the number of abortions; telehealth has increased access significantly.
Right-wing politics
fromJezebel
6 days ago

Hey, Look! Another Reminder That Abortion Bans Haven't Stopped People from Needing Abortion Care

Abortion bans have not reduced the number of abortions; telehealth has increased access significantly.
Women in technology
fromFast Company
1 day 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.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week 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.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 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.
#womens-rights
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.
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.
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Women who speak out must be exterminated': the rising tide of digital violence facing Ethiopian activists

Yordanos Bezabih, an Ethiopian women's rights activist, faces severe online threats and has left Ethiopia for her safety.
Higher education
fromNature
2 weeks ago

How I turned online misogyny about my PhD into momentum for my career

A female PhD graduate faced severe online misogyny after celebrating her degree, revealing that women academics are uniquely targeted for sharing professional accomplishments regardless of their field.
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Infertility: at a time when we need the right words, others are unable to find them | Nuala McGovern

Infertility is a challenging topic that many struggle to discuss, leading to discomfort and inappropriate language.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks 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
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
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
NYC politics
fromJezebel
3 weeks ago

Anti-Abortion Protester Responds to a Question About Rape: 'We're Being Bullied!'

New Jersey advanced five bills protecting abortion access while anti-abortion activists opposed them, falsely claiming abortion protections enable human trafficking.
Privacy professionals
fromPrivacy International
3 weeks 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.
Social media marketing
fromBuzzFeed
3 weeks ago

17 "Normal" Things Women Quit Doing After They Realized They Were Exhausting

Constant social media posting driven by appearance management creates mental exhaustion that diminishes when motivation shifts from impression management to authentic sharing.
Public health
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

Did you know over half of HIV-positive people in the world are female?

Women and girls comprise over half of the 41 million people living with HIV globally, facing intersectional barriers including violence, poverty, and limited prevention methods.
Women in technology
fromThe Oaklandside
4 days ago

Women and wealth: Tips for navigating your lifelong financial journey

Women are set to inherit significant wealth and are actively building their own financial futures amidst the Great Wealth Transfer.
Fundraising
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

Extra 9m to boost aid for female abuse survivors

London's mayor announces £9 million in additional funding for violence against women and girls survivors, prioritizing Black, Asian, minority-ethnic communities and those with No Recourse to Public Funds.
Public health
fromLondon On The Inside
3 weeks ago

Why Is Maternity Care Failing Women?

UK maternity care faces critical safety failures, with Louise Thompson campaigning for improvements after nearly dying during childbirth and developing PTSD from complications.
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.
#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 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.
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago

Can Faith Leaders Stop Violence Against Women?

Faith leaders can be powerful allies in combating gender-based violence by activating entire communities toward positive social change.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 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.
#international-womens-day
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 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
3 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 in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 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
3 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
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
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
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

'It's marvelling how much power a host of women can conjure. It's part of why they burned us at the stakes' - meet the Irish women advocating for other women

Gender parity won't be achieved until 2148, with persistent barriers including legal recognition gaps for lesbian parents, confidence deficits in young girls, and male dominance in academic leadership positions.
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.
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.
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.
Women
fromEntrepreneur
4 weeks 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
fromNature
4 weeks ago

Uncharted: Understanding women's health across the body

Women's health remains largely understudied due to historical exclusion from clinical research, creating significant gaps in understanding disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment across most health conditions.
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 in technology
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 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.
#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.
Mental health
fromFast Company
2 months ago

This common medical event leaves women in debt

Many insured mothers incur significant medical debt from labor and delivery, often forcing early returns to work that harm recovery and mental health.
Women in technology
fromSecuritymagazine
4 weeks 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.
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
Women in technology
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Why supporting a shelter for women is now 'kind of radioactive'

U.S. foreign aid cuts have forced closure of women's shelters in Honduras, leaving abuse survivors without sanctuary or basic resources like food.
Public health
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

This country taxes menstrual pads as luxury goods. She's suing to end the tax

Lack of affordable menstrual products and stigma in Pakistan causes girls to miss school; legal efforts aim to reclassify products as essential to lower prices.
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

26 Social Burdens Women Shoulder That Are Completely Exhausting

Putting on makeup. Like, we're supposed to disguise ourselves; otherwise, people think we didn't take this outing seriously, didn't care enough, or didn't act professionally. In some ways, beauty standards are social obligations. Keeping up with nails, clothes, hair, etc., that's almost an expectation in some relationships.
Women
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The anxieties just lift': why domestic abuse refuges are turning to female tradespeople

Refuge's 64 homes for survivors face distress and strain because a male-dominated trades workforce triggers trauma and there are too few tradeswomen.
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.
fromFast Company
1 month 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
1 month ago

Women are leading the charge to become solopreneurs

Women now make up the majority of U.S. solopreneurs, prioritizing autonomy and schedule control over higher income.
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.
fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
2 months ago

Supermajority, Group Organizing Women Around Politics, Is Shutting Down | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

Since its founding, Supermajority has contacted more than 20 million women voters, organizing for candidates including Democratic Govs. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan, Katie Hobbs of Arizona and Josh Shapiro in Pennsylvania, as well as for then-Vice President Kamala Harris' unsuccessful presidential bid last year. The group plans to connect its volunteers with other organizations that do grassroots organizing work, starting with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU).
Women
Women
fromPsychology Today
1 month 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.
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