Britain and India to deepen ties in science, research and innovation
The Minister of State for the Middle East, South Asia and the United Nations, Lord Ahmad, has visited India to further develop the science and technology relationship between the two powers.
A reported 85% of British working women experience stress due to menstruation in the workplace
A recent WaterAid survey of British women highlights the challenges surrounding menstruation in the workplace, causing stress and anxiety for women.
Female representation in businesses still fall short as the push for gender equality persists
With the push for representation in domestic and global markets, the failure of gender equality still remains a prevalent issue for women across the UK.
CAMFED - A charity that has given more than 5.5 million girls' an education
The Campaign for Female Education (CAMFED) has given more than 5.5 million girls an education in Africa. The organisation tackles poverty and gender inequality. CAMFED allows women and girls to "unlock their power," and lead.
Ireland's gender equality referendum: A vote to remove "outmoded" language towards women
Ireland to hold gender equality referendums that will replace "discriminatory" references to a woman's role in society, in November 2023.
Fibroid Awareness Week: Why women should be aware of uterine fibroids
Uterine fibroids are common among women of reproductive age and can cause a range of symptoms.
The 2023 Gender Pay Gap report shows little progress has been made
Analysis from the World Economic Forum last year estimated it would take 132 more years to close the gender pay gap - a disparity which has made little progress this year.
Analysis-HSBC, Goldman gender pay gaps widen in UK as finance makes slow progress
HSBC, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and Standard Chartered reported a widening in the gap between what they paid women and men in 2022, according to data reviewed by Reuters.
Gendered perspectives are crucial for women's security in public transport
Having equitable access to transportation can make a big difference in increasing women's productivity and promoting gender equality, according to recent data by Rumbo.
Gender equality might be the solution to a longer life expectancy, according to recent study
Even the UN has admitted that the world will not be able to achieve gender equality by 2030, partly due to the setback from the social and economic fallout brought by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Has the global representation of women in the workplace improved in 2023?
Women's representation in the workplace has improved over the years worldwide but still remains weak in certain areas, especially for Asian female employees.
Women in power in 2023: New data shows progress but gender-gap still present
The 67th Session of the Commission of the Status of Women this year pushes for gender equality in the digital age, and the empowerment of women across STEM and Politics.
A man's world: Gender parity will take more than five generations
Women still lag far behind men in the economy and politics and surging inflation last year disproportionately hurt their financial health.
Women in aviation are leading zero-emission flights
Aviation is responsible for almost 3 per cent of the global omission. At H2FLY, Mara Linn Beche, and engineer Debjani Ghosh are part of the change in starting carbon-free sustainable aviation.
Closing the gender gap: Spain's plan for more women in corporate leadership
The new rule will aim to ensure that boards contain at least 40 percent "of the least represented gender."
Gender pay progress stalls on 'motherhood penalty': study
In Britain, gender inequality was exacerbated by a "childcare affordability crisis" and the "low take up by fathers of shared parental leave", the report said.
Women to shape a more sustainable future as International Women's Day approaches
International Women's Day reopens the debate on gender equality in the workplace, as women continue to be the driving force in sustainability compared to their male counterparts.
International Women's Day 2023: History, significance and theme of the special day
The idea of International Women's Day originated from labour movements which began in North America and Europe during the early 20th century.
British police face struggle to clean up sexist culture after scandals
Britain's police force is under unprecedented pressure to reform after the conviction of officers for murder and rape, alongside evidence of widespread sexism and misogyny in its ranks.
Male sex offender wants to be known as a woman, asks jail authorities for make up
A 50-year-old man who is in prison for the rape of a care worker has requested to be known as a woman and be transferred to a women's prison.
Scottish and trans outrage as UK government blocks gender law
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's office denied the UK government was split on the emotive issue.
Six FemTech founders you need to know about
The future is tech, but is the future of tech women? The Femtech market is booming, with new technological innovations, and women are leading the march.
South Korea removes ban on imported sex dolls
South Korean officials have removed the ban imposed on the import of adult-sized sex dolls.
UK PM Sunak says 'reasonable' to review Scottish gender change law
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said Friday it is "completely reasonable" for the UK government to review a newly-passed gender recognition law in Scotland, setting it on a potential collision course with Edinburgh.
Scotland passes law easing gender change rules
Opponents of the law fear it could be a danger to women and girls, particularly around the provision of single-sex spaces.
Barclays promotes mostly men to investment bank managing director
Barclays has promoted 85 people to managing director (MD) in its investment bank, it said on Thursday, with by far the majority of the coveted titles this year being taken by men.
EU seeks to reassure Western Balkans on accession amid fears of Russian influence
European Union and Western Balkans leaders met in the Albanian capital Tirana on Tuesday for a summit meant to reassure the region of a future in the wealthy bloc amid fears of rising Russian and Chinese influence.
Meghan Markle 'made no sense', 'used acting skills' during speech in Manchester, royal experts say
Critics deemed Meghan Markle's address at One Young World Summit at Bridgewater Hall self-serving.
Why it's a good career move to join a women's business network – new research
Women who are part of these groups are more likely to be offered better jobs and secure promotions.
Uber files: how World Bank-sponsored research on gender painted the company in a positive light
Uber files: how World Bank-sponsored research on gender painted the company in a positive light