Melinda Gates To Leave Gates Foundation, Keeps $12.5B For Her Work
Philanthropist Melinda French Gates announced Monday she was leaving the nonprofit foundation she established with her ex-husband Bill Gates -- an organization that has become one of the most influential in the world.
4.1M Brits Are Happier Working In Female-Founded Companies: 10 Businesses To Watch
The study shows that 13 per cent of the working population in the UK have a better work-life balance and faster career progression at female-founded businesses.
Lack Of Women's Rights Exposed In Iceland As It Tops WEF's Gender Gap Index 14 Years In A Row
Concerns about gender equality in Iceland has significantly increased since reported acts of violence against women mounted during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Japan Airlines' New CEO Wants Japan to Not Be Surprised When Women Become President
Mitsuko Tottori's promotion marks the first time in seven decades that the flight company has been led by a woman.
Fitness Instructor Sentenced To 11 Years In Prison For Demanding An End To Saudi Arabia's Guardian Laws
`After being arrested for "her choice of clothing and support for women's rights" in November 2022, Manahel al-Otaibi has been sentence to 11 years in prison.
The Best European Countries for Female Workers and 2 With No Female CEOs Listed
Ireland and Luxembourg were named as the two countries without female business leaders.
Women Represent Just 3% Of The Global Construction Industry, But They Are Still Being Harassed
Construction companies are still refusing to hire women, despite an ongoing staffing crisis and demand for new recruits in the front-line manual sector.
How Companies Can Champion Women's Leadership Roles In The Tech Industry
The tech industry faces the declining presence of women in leadership roles. To address this, some tech companies are adopting comprehensive strategies.
Saudi Arabia, Where Women Are Stoned To Death, To Lead UN Women's Rights Group
While a woman's freedom depends on her "obedience" to her husband in Saudi Arabia, the nation will lead a top United Nations (UN) women's rights group.
Gaza Women Are Sleeping In Their Prayer Robes In Preparation For Israel's Strikes
The constant wearing of the Muslim prayer robes is a powerful testament to the resilience and unwavering faith of Palestinian women.
Gen Z and Millennials Show Less Support for Gender Equality vs. Boomers, Study
A new study exposed the Gen Z's "woke" culture on gender equality for being less progressive than originally thought.
Londoner Shares Why She Quit Her Job at a Prestigious Museum and is Happier Getting Paid Less
Survey data shows that 64 per cent of employees are willing to take a pay cut for a job that better supports their mental wellbeing.
$360b Investment Needed Yearly To Achieve Gender Equality, UN Report
UN Women have warned that more than one in five women and girls are at risk of living in extreme poverty by 2030.
The Troubling Gender Inequality and Vested Interests Being Highlighted at COP Conferences
As Conference of the Parties (COP) events have become well-recognized and respected, the world is now more aware of the grave danger we are in.
Migrant Women Are Still Victim To Sexual Violence Throughout Migration Process
While 67 per cent of all migrant women are employed in the labour force, unofficial employment and the lack of gender-responsive migration policies threatens gender equalities in employment.
Greece Becomes World's First Orthodox Nation To Legalise Same-Sex Marriage
The vote took place over two days of heated debates, with supporters of the legalisation describing the legislation as "long overdue" and "bold".
Greece Legalises Same-sex Marriage, Adoption
Greece's parliament on Thursday overwhelmingly adopted a bill legalising same-sex marriage and adoption in a landmark reform promoted by the conservative government despite opposition from the powerful Orthodox Church.
Rishi Sunak Under Fire For Trans Jibe When Murdered Teen's Mother Was In Commons
The teenager named Brianna Ghey died after repeatedly being stabbed with a knife in a park in Cheshire.
Labour Proposes Extension of Equal Pay Rights to Black, Asian and Minority Staff
The proposal aims to tackle the persistent wage gaps faced by individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds, marking a significant step towards a fairer and more inclusive workforce.
Police Officers Exposed For Making 'Sickening' And Sexual Comments About Women
Three Police Officers have been shamed for making misogynistic and sexual comments while watching body-cam footage of a woman having a seizure.
Femicide in Kenya: Alarming Rates of Gender-Based Violence Raise Concerns Over Women's Safety
Since the commencement of the year, one in four women has lost their lives to violence, prompting allegations of governmental inaction.
Thousands March in Solidarity Against Femicide in Kenya
The march against femicide serves as a plea for the dismantling of patriarchal structures that contribute to the vulnerability of women.
Greece To Legalise Same-sex Marriage, Adoption: Prime Minister
Greece will legalise marriage and adoption by same-sex couples, the prime minister said on Wednesday, but gave no timeframe on the sensitive issue in the staunchly Orthodox Christian state.
A Conversation With 'Hey Girls': How Women Are Reclaiming Control Of Menstrual Health
'Hey Girls' is a menstrual health brand that sets out to provide women with safe and sustainable sanitary products while eradicating period poverty across the UK.
Scotland's Gender Reform Bill Faces Setback as Court Rules UK Government's Block Lawful
Scotland's highest civil court has ruled that the UK government's decision to block Holyrood's controversial gender reform bill was lawful.
Less Than 1% Of Aid Funding Is Put Towards Fighting Gender-Based Violence
While humanitarian support is huge, researchers have found that one-fifth of one per cent of the aid funds was spent on reducing gender-based violence.
Research Reveals Global Femicide Crisis Despite Homicide Rate Decreasing
Despite the overall homicide figures decreasing, more women and girls have been killed as a result of gender-based violence across the globe.
Businesses Will Benefit From Recruiting Female Athletes As Their Leaders, Report Suggests
Introducing children to sports at a young age can generate successful business leaders and assist with the fight to end gender inequality.
Gender Pay Gap for UK Women Aged 40 and Over Predicted to Persist Until Retirement
The gender pay gap in earnings reflects economic inequality about older women entering retirement with lower accrued earnings.
How Should Teachers Be Using AI? UNESCO Believes It Could Solve Education's Biggest Challenges
Instead of being used to reduce tiredness among teachers, UNESCO says that AI can be used to fight global inequalities in the education sector.