Health Secretary Steve Barclay Ends 'Wokery' in the NHS and Bans Trans Women From Female-Only Wards
The news was welcomed by women's rights and anti-woke campaigners alike – while a spokesperson from the LGBT charity Stonewall said that the proposals are an attempt by the secretary of state to "look busy".
UN report reveals global failure in advancing women rights, with more than 340 million women to live in extreme poverty by 2030
The report forecasts that climate change may lead to an increase of up to 158.3 million additional women living in poverty by mid-century, surpassing the number of affected men by 16 million.
Has the 2023 World Cup changed the narrative for women's football?
Nearly 30 players have missed the World Cup this summer because of ACL injuries. The remaining teams continue to call for better funding and training conditions.
Women in Afghanistan speak about being under Taliban rule for 2 years
Women continue to speak out against the Taliban in Afghanistan, who have implemented regulations that essentially erase women from society.
Government works to reverse the rise of gender neutral toilets
The government have made the controversial move to reduce the number of gender-neutral bathrooms, claiming that the gender-inclusive facilities have also led to longer waiting lines.
Vivienne Miedema and UN Women urge FIFA to strive for gender equality in football
Vivienne Miedema and UN Women are fighting for improved pay and playing conditions for professional female footballers.
Britain's support for girls' education worldwide takes over 8 million girls to school
The UK government highlighted how its initiatives to support girls' education worldwide are changing the lives of people in the past five years in a new report.
Data reveals 4 in 10 women entrepreneurs in the UK struggle with insufficient cash flow
Recent research has revealed gender disparities among small business owners in the UK, particularly when it comes to cash flow.
UN Women report shows that low women's empowerment is shockingly common worldwide
Women's empowerment is shockingly low worldwide. At the current rate of progress, UN women predict that it will take 286 years to achieve global gender equality.
Lionesses succeed in getting equal access to PE and sports in schools for girls
Following their victorious Euros win at Wembley Stadium in 2022, the England Lionesses called on the government for high-quality and equal access to sports and PE for all pupils.
The US remains the best country to be a women entrepreneur
London overtakes NYC as the best city to be a woman entrepreneur, but the US remains top of the global leaderboard.
England Lionesses call for more efforts into women's football development and ACL injury research
Since May 2022, more than 20 footballers in top women's teams have torn their ACLs. The lionesses speak out about the lack of care for women's football.
Revenge porn abusers will now face up to 6 months in prison
Following Georgia Harrison's campaign against image-based abuse, the government have passed the new Online Safety Bill.
Global goals on fighting poverty, inequality 'in peril': UN
The goals the world set to ease extreme poverty, improve access to drinking water and take steps toward sustainable development for all humanity are "in peril," the United Nations has said in a report published Monday.
UK-India free trade agreement aimed at supporting women-led SMEs
The ongoing UK-India free trade agreement negotiations are focusing on women-led SMEs with a dedicated chapter on Trade and Gender Equality.
Abolishing gender-based violence will boost the roles of women in politics
The UN Human Rights Council say that abolishing gender-based violence will help improve the representation of women in leading positions.
Brazil's national team arrive for the FIFA Women's World Cup and commemorate the women in Iran
Brazil's national women's football team arrive in Australia for the Women's World Cup and make a stand for the 'Women, Life, Freedom' movement in Iran.
What are some upcoming business networking events for women?
A list of upcoming business networking events in London for women entrepreneurs, women in the tech industry, and women who aim to obtain a leadership position.
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.
Rishi Sunak accused of mocking trans people, caught on video making penis 'joke'
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has again come under fire for his alleged "demonising" remarks about the transgender community.
Afghanistan's 'gender apartheid' should be international crime: UN expert
The UN's top expert on rights in Afghanistan urged countries Monday to consider making "gender apartheid" an international crime, helping hold the Taliban accountable for its grave and systematic abuses against Afghan women.
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.
People still think it is justified to beat your wife, claims UN report
The social and cultural biases against women have not shown any sign of progress in the last 10 years, according to the latest report by the United Nations.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.