Sydney school uniform policy accused of gender bias
Mosman High School faces backlash over new dress code banning girls' leggings and bike shorts while exempting boys. Students claim body shaming as debate erupts over school uniform policies.
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Switzerland votes on mandatory national service for women
Swiss voters decide on a landmark referendum that could compel women to undertake national service, a move testing European views on civic duty during the Ukraine war.
Swiss Vote: Women in National Service?
Swiss voters decide on a landmark referendum to require women to perform national service, a move supporters say boosts cohesion but critics warn burdens women. Find out the result.
Scotland sued over prison policy after gender ruling
For Women Scotland takes legal action against Scottish government's prison policy, claiming it violates Supreme Court gender ruling. Seven months after landmark judgment, confusion persists.
EHRC impasse over gender guidance sparks discord
Internal conflict at UK's human rights watchdog over delayed single-sex spaces guidance distracts from pressing issues like far-right rise. New appointments could reshape approach.
Billionaire heiress slammed over 50/50 dating bill comments
TikTok's 'RichTok' Queen Becca Bloom faces backlash after stating men paying all bills is the 'bare minimum'. Discover the fiery online debate.
Women Challenge Oppression at Guardian Live Event
Sandi Toksvig, Elif Shafak and Zahra Joya discuss fighting female oppression worldwide. Learn how women are reclaiming their narratives and making history.
Mormon Church Lowers Women's Missionary Age to 18
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints lowers the minimum age for women missionaries to 18, matching the requirement for men. Discover the implications for gender equality and global outreach.
Mosque Scraps Women's Ban From Fun Run After Probe
An East London mosque has reversed its ban on women and girls over 12 from a charity run after an investigation deemed it 'unlawful'. Read the full story on the equality victory.
Kristen Stewart blasts Hollywood's MeToo progress
Twilight star Kristen Stewart gives raw interview exposing Hollywood's stalled progress on gender equality and MeToo movement promises, revealing industry frustrations and calling for genuine change.
Kristen Stewart slams Academy's gender barriers
The Twilight star delivered a powerful critique of Hollywood's systemic sexism during the Academy Women's Luncheon, calling for radical change in the film industry.
Equality watchdog's gender guidance 'unworkable'
The Equality and Human Rights Commission faces mounting criticism as its latest guidance on single-sex spaces is declared fundamentally unworkable by legal experts and service providers.
Pakistan's period tax challenged in landmark legal case
A groundbreaking legal battle in Pakistan sees a determined young lawyer taking on the government over controversial taxes on menstrual products, fighting for gender equality and essential healthcare access.
Mexico Elects First Female President in Historic Vote
Claudia Sheinbaum creates political history as Mexico's first female president after decisive election win, marking a major milestone for gender equality in Latin American politics.
Lily Allen: Women's Anger Is No Passing Trend
Singer and actress Lily Allen speaks out about women's justified rage, arguing it's not a fleeting trend but a necessary response to systemic inequality and a catalyst for meaningful social transformation.
Cambridge women's college defies Supreme Court ruling
Historic Cambridge women's college continues gender-restricted admissions despite landmark Supreme Court ruling against single-sex policies, sparking legal and academic debate.
Indian uni demands period proof from female staff
A prestigious Indian university has sparked fury after demanding female employees provide photographic evidence of their sanitary pads when complaining of period-related fatigue, in a controversial new attendance policy.
Andrew Tate's toxic influence on UK boys sparks alarm
New research reveals disturbing trends as toxic manosphere figures like Andrew Tate shape young boys' attitudes towards women, with experts calling for urgent educational intervention.
Ukrainian Women: From Wives to Frontline Warriors
As Russia's invasion enters another year, Ukrainian women are transforming traditional roles, becoming soldiers, activists, and community leaders in a nation's fight for survival.
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Claire Williams blasts Tory MP's F1 politics intervention
Former Williams F1 boss Claire Williams delivers scathing response to Conservative MP's unsolicited advice about women in motorsport, calling the political intervention 'unhelpful' and 'patronising'.
New EHRC Gender Guidance: Business Compliance Explained
The Equality and Human Rights Commission releases crucial new guidance helping businesses navigate sex and gender equality laws in the workplace and service provision.
Mexico City elects first female mayor in historic vote
Claudia Sheinbaum makes history as Mexico City's first female mayor in a groundbreaking election that signals progress for LGBTQ rights and gender equality in Mexican politics.
Women Redefine Success: The End of 'Having It All'
New research reveals how women are rejecting the exhausting 'superwoman' ideal and creating their own definitions of career success and work-life balance in today's workforce.
How mother-daughter bonds shape legal careers
Groundbreaking research reveals how unconscious biases formed in childhood impact women's advancement in the legal profession and what can be done to break the cycle.
Icelandic women strike for equality on 50th anniversary
Thousands of Icelandic women are walking out of workplaces and homes in a powerful 24-hour strike marking five decades since the groundbreaking 1975 protest that changed the nation.
Japan appoints just one woman in cabinet reshuffle
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's cabinet reshuffle sees just one female minister amid criticism of Japan's poor gender equality record in politics.
Japan elects first female prime minister in historic vote
In a landmark moment for Japanese politics, Sanae Takaichi has been elected as Japan's first female prime minister, shattering the political glass ceiling and heralding a new era for gender equality in the nation's leadership.
Japan's First Female PM Appoints Women to Cabinet
In a groundbreaking move for gender equality, Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi appoints two women to her cabinet, signalling a new era in Japanese politics.
Mosque Leader: Muslim Women Don't Need Saving
The female leader of a British mosque challenges stereotypes as she defends Muslim women's right to choose their own activities, following controversy over a women-only charity run.
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