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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

How gen Z women are conquering country music: Fans are speaking louder than gatekeepers'

Ella Langley and Megan Moroney became the first two women in country music to simultaneously top the Billboard 200 and Hot 100 charts, achieving historic success despite country radio's male-dominated landscape.
SF parents
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 week ago

Remembering Cynthia Brantly Pierce, who fought to close gender gaps from California Legislature to Congress

Cynthia Marie Brantly Pierce dedicated her career to electing Democratic pro-choice women to federal, state, and local office, helping double the number of women serving in the California Legislature.
World news
fromThe Atlantic
4 weeks ago

This Olympics Is Leaning Hard Into Mixed-Gender Events

Ski mountaineering debuts at the Olympics with short, intense mixed-gender sprint relays combining ascents on skins, uphill boot-hiking, and rapid downhill racing.
Women
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

What if choosing a woman as UN Secretary-General were key to the future of multilateralism?

Women have long held high-level UN roles yet continue to be excluded from consideration for UN Secretary-General; electing a woman could drive needed UN reforms.
Women
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago

What will the DEI landscape of the tech sector look like in 2026? | Computer Weekly

Women's representation in tech increased from 16% in 2015 to 22% in 2025, but achieving parity requires adding over 530,000 women—more than doubling current numbers.
fromThe Local France
3 months ago

French villages search for female mayor candidates

Now representatives of local mayors are worried that they will not be able to assemble enough candidates to create a list - in small villages mayors often run unopposed due to a lack of people willing to take on the job, which is both unpaid and time-consuming. Representatives of the Association des maires de France, the mayors organisation which is currently staging its national conference, have criticised the rigidity of the list system, saying that it does not suit smaller communes.
France news
Women
fromFortune
4 months ago

How Marriott's commitment to 'career acceleration' elevates women leaders | Fortune

Marriott achieves gender parity in senior leadership—51% of U.S. executive roles and near-equal board and direct-report representation—through proactive, accountable career-acceleration practices.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromSocial Media Today
5 months ago

Snapchat Shares Data on the Rise of Women's Sports

Women's sports have experienced major cultural and audience growth worldwide, evidenced by record viewership, athlete parity at major events, and surging WNBA audiences.
Women
fromPsychology Today
6 months ago

An Answer in the Wound: What Escaping Abuse Can Teach Us

Survivors transform trauma into powerful gifts that advance justice and offer essential insights for societal and environmental restoration.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

It's still a struggle for women to reach the top | Letter

Female leaders deserve admiration for overcoming systemic barriers; celebrating their achievements matters while continuing urgent efforts to reach true gender parity.
Film
fromInverse
8 months ago

40 Years Later, A Shockingly Bad Fantasy Epic Exposed Hollywood's Biggest Flaw

Hollywood took a long time to realize that female-centered blockbusters could be viable commercial and critical investments.
fromPolygon
9 months ago

Netflix's science fiction romance Our Times breaks the time travel movie rules

Nora's journey in 'Our Times' reflects the struggle against historical gender inequality within academia, showcasing how women have regularly been overlooked despite their significant contributions.
Women in technology
Women in technology
fromVulture
10 months ago

Nicole Kidman Wakes up at 3 AM to Write About Her Dreams

Nicole Kidman champions empowering female directors, advocating for equal opportunities and mentoring to overcome industry disparities.
fromwww.cbc.ca
10 months ago

MPs arriving at Rideau Hall to be sworn into Carney's cabinet | CBC

Mark Carney's new cabinet will emphasize a smaller, focused selection of ministers with a commitment to gender parity, as half are expected to be new appointments.
Canada news
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