#gender-equality

#gender-equality

In 2022, at the newly elected Labor government's jobs and skills summit, economist Danielle Wood put women in the workforce front and centre. I can't help but reflect that if untapped women's workforce participation was a massive ore deposit, we would have governments lining up to give tax concessions to get it out of the ground, she said. As the CEO of the Grattan Institute, Wood had long been a powerful advocate for women to create a more productive economy.

The prophet himself says that a man who does not help to support his wife and children is not a good Muslim, said the 53-year-old, as he described bathing his baby and assisting his wife with other duties. Some of the men chuckled, not entirely convinced, while others applauded.

"The mental load is almost completely borne by women. It's permanent and exhausting work. And it's invisible."

Sonia Guimarães champions gender and racial equality in Brazilian science, having faced numerous hurdles while becoming the first Afro-Brazilian woman with a doctorate in physics.

I must have been 12 at the time as I was the only girl playing rugby and we were up at Whitby. It was the coldest day ever and the wind was whipping.

This year has already brought 70 force-outs in all through July 31, according to exechange.com. However, data shows that female CEOs have shorter tenures and are more likely to be forced out than their male counterparts.

Preeclampsia is a significant cause of death for mothers and newborns, with no known causes or cures, leading to immense suffering and loss.

In an apology posted on Instagram, he said it was 'never my intention' to 'hurt or divide'. "I deeply regret any confusion or discomfort that my recent words have caused."

Elliot Page was cited as a positive example of masculinity to challenge toxic stereotypes at Streatham Wells Primary School, demonstrating that masculinity can encompass softness and strength.

Elliot Page has been included in teaching materials at Streatham Wells Primary School to exemplify positive masculinity, challenging harmful gender stereotypes and encouraging kindness, empathy, and emotional literacy.

Elena Linari made history as the first national team captain to wear a rainbow armband in a match, promoting openness and respect for LGBTQ+ rights.

"When I worked as a banker, I ALWAYS made the woman primary on the account," one user wrote.

The British Business Bank is creating a £500 million economic package to support diverse and underrepresented fund managers and founders in the UK.

Meditation has become a vital tool for balancing my professional pressures and personal life. It nurtures my mental health, enabling clearer thinking and creativity.

"I went to get my vasectomy consult today, and they gave me paperwork for different options to look over, and I am so annoyed with this list I almost blew a gasket."

The Invest in Women Taskforce has raised over £250 million, but the fund will not begin investing until the end of 2025, a year after fundraising was announced.

"I think it is unequal to only conscript men," said Rosa Collet, 16. Collet, who describes herself as a feminist, opposes military conscription as a whole but believes that where it exists, it should include both men and women.

Mexico City is set to celebrate its 700th anniversary in 2025, commemorating its historical roots dating back to Tenochtitlan, a city surrounded by a lake and canals.

The joint letter to the Council of Europe highlights the urgent need for a review of UK policies, asserting that current enactments infringe upon ECHR protections.

The implications of the Supreme Court's decision in United States v. Skrmetti are profound, potentially reversing advancements in both transgender rights and gender equality.

Women’s networking events, diversity data collection, and targeted training are increasingly under attack, with companies fearing backlash and changes to their commitments to gender equality.

Annalena Baerbock, running unopposed for UN General Assembly president, aims to unify all member states and prioritize gender equality, climate protection, and sustainability.

Carla Antonella Rodriguez fought against societal norms for her right to work in the coal mine, ultimately impacting women’s roles in the workforce after 80 years.