Spain passes menstrual leave law to motivate women into top corporate-leadership positions
Gender biases have made 64 per cent of women feel incapable of demanding job roles in Spain. To motivate women into leading job roles, Spain has become the first European nation to offer paid menstrual leave.
Women's health research is severely underfunded, according to recent report
A UKCRC report found that the research into women's health is extremely underfunded compared to the research into men's health conditions.
More than 200 companies in the UK have failed to pay their workers minimum wage
The government have named over 200 companies that have breached the National Minimum Wage law. These employers include high-street brands, sole traders and small businesses.
UK organisation takes charge in aiding refugees and displaced people
In honour of Refugee Week, Refugee Action has collaborated with Lush to make all refugees, asylum seekers, and displaced people feel welcome in the UK.
Coffee farmers in Honduras react to the sustainable coffee movement
A Rural Voices survey found that coffee consumers and coffee farmers have contrasting views on sustainability.
The Taliban have turned the rights and aspirations of girls in Afghanistan into 'a mass graveyard'
The Taliban officially seized Afghanistan in 2021. Two years later, girls are banned from having an education and are ultimately compelled to stay at home.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak wants British businesses to fight for Ukraine
At the global summit, Rishi Sunak will call for British business leaders, entrepreneurs, and NGOs to assist with the rebuilding of Ukraine.
Non-profit organisation set out to train aspiring female DJs in Palestine
Future Female Sounds is a non-profit organisation that has conducted workshops for female and gender minority DJs across The Middle East, Europe, Africa, Asia and South America. Their most recent project will be held in Palestine.
A reported 57% of school girls experienced 'persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness'
The CDC's report found that 13 per cent of teenage girls had attempted suicide one or more times in 2021, with 57 per cent of high school girls reporting experiencing "persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness in the past year".
The UK has committed £3.8 billion to the Syria Crisis in 12 years
The UK pledges a further £150 million to the people seeking humanitarian assistance in Syria. Over 12 years, the UK has contributed around £3.8 billion to support the people affected by the largest refugee crises in the world.
Ukrainian women want higher-end job roles in Poland
Most of the Ukrainian refugees that have found employment in Poland are women. But regardless of their qualifications, they are being ushered into the social care field.
Portugal is home to the most female inventors in Europe
An investigation showed that the highest number of female inventors worldwide was in Cuba. In Europe, Portugal ranked the highest for hosting women inventors.
Midwives in Sudan are facing food shortages, attacks on hospitals and a lack of electricity
Around 219,000 pregnant women are living in Khartoum – the epicentre of the Sudan conflict. Attacks on hospitals and healthcare facilities have made for a lack of medical resources and staff shortages.
A reported 90% of people admit to being prejudiced towards women
The latest Gender Social Norms Index report revealed that 90 per cent of people currently hold prejudiced biases towards women worldwide, and 25 per cent believe that it is justified for a man to beat his wife.
The UK and Kenya join forces to tackle climate change
Following the COP27 climate summit, a ceremony that commemorated the start of construction for the Menengai Geothermal Power Plant occurred with officials in Kenya.
How sustainable is the new net migration number in the UK?
The new net migration number stands at 606,000, with research contradicting the government, which insists that the net migration number is not sustainable.
Female officers call for Police Scotland to be vetted for sexual misconduct
New legislation proposed by the Scottish Government aims to root out sexist and racist Police Scotland Officers. Several female former police officers have made allegations against colleagues, regarding sexual misconduct in the workplace.
Cornwall is home to Ameca – the world's most 'humanoid' robot
Ameca is the world's most advanced humanoid robot that has been designed to converse while performing gestures with lifelike facial expressions.
Reaching the key sustainable energy goals by 2030 is unrealistic, says the UN
The UN reported that reaching Sustainable Development Goal 7 by 2030 is unrealistic. Achieving the goals would benefit the world, in terms of health, well-being, and protection from environmental and social risks.
Reports reveal women are still underrepresented in corporate leadership roles in the UK
Developments towards achieving gender equality have been exceedingly slow. In the last 10 years, the number of women participating in senior management positions in the UK has only increased by 11 per cent.
Over 10k micro-plastic fibres detected in 25 marine animals examined
Micro-plastic pollutants were found in 25 marine animals that were examined in the Mediterranean Sea, which is lined with litter. Small non-profit organisations, like Enaleia, are working to clean-up the ocean and protect marine life.
UK government blames the 'gender pension gap' on maternity leave
The UK government propose new legislation to help bridge the "gender pay gap", after blaming maternity leave and part-time work for the retirement wealth contrast - which currently stands at 35 per cent.
WHO collaborates with artist to highlight 'the stark realities of two worlds we live in'
In a collaboration with WHO, Uğur Gallenkuş has raised money for the earthquake victims in Syria and Turkey and for those facing food insecurity in the Horn of Africa and the Sahel regions.
Over 75,000 women are fighting for Ukraine's freedom
Over 75,000 women in Ukraine have chosen to play key on-the-ground roles in the fight for Ukraine's freedom. Several women have been recognised as Ukraine's heroines, and more than 5,000 women are fighting on the front line.
Russia's war on teenagers and children in Ukraine
Putin is not only harming the livelihoods of children through missiles and drone strikes, Ukrainian children are also being forced into adoption and 'pro-Russia' re-education camps.
NHS strikes to continue after workers reject the governments pay rise
After months of protests, an agreement has been made between the government and unions regarding the increase of NHS staff wages. Several NHS workers are rejecting the offer and will continue to strike until their demands are met.
How FIFA's Women's Development Programme is supporting women worldwide
FIFA'S Women's Development Programme use a series of 8 projects to increase the participation of women and girls in football worldwide.
Humanitarian efforts must be doubled if refugees are to return to Syria
The Foreign and Commonweath Office call for humanitarian efforts to be doubled, along with the termination of the illicit captagon drug trade, if displaced people are to return to Syria.
How welcome are women in the construction industry?
Women make up less than 15 per cent of the construction industry in the UK, often represented in construction manager positions. Non-profit organisations are working with women and employers to better gender diversity in the manual labour workforce.
Here are some top business podcasts hosted by women in 2023
Business podcasts hosted by women are emerging on digital platforms, with research suggesting that around 464 million people listen to podcasts worldwide.