Gender
New Zealand passes historic bill to ensure pay equity between men and women
In 2017, New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern promised to fix legislation aimed at addressing historic inequalities in pay for women. Following up on her promise, the country’s parliament has unanimously passed an Equal Pay Amendment Bill that ensures workers are not paid less because Read More...
This all-female expedition team is diving into ocean plastics research
We recently shared a story about Ocean Voyage Institute completing the largest ocean clean up to date. Now, another crew is exploring the ocean’s five garbage-collecting gyres to learn more about plastic pollution and its impact. Even more unique, the crew is made up entirely of women. The Read More...
Thought Leader Series: The Divine Feminine
The sheer number of female candidates who participated in the presidential race this election cycle demonstrates the desperate need for not only women in our political systems, but femininity in general. In this week’s Thought Leader Series, Deepak Chopra shares why what he calls the “divine Read More...
The virtual Tour de France will allow female competitors for the first time
The start day of the famous french cycling competition, Tour de France, was delayed until August 29 due to the pandemic, but a virtual version of the race will begin as scheduled on July 4. The virtual race will also include women for the first time in the event’s history. The riders will be Read More...
This company is bringing sustainable menstrual products to developing areas
Menstrual cups are a great option for women who worry about the damaging ecological and personal health implications of paper or plastic menstrual products, but for women who lack access to any menstrual products at all, these cups are an easy, reliable, and reusable resource for personal Read More...
Costa Rica just held the first legal same-sex marriage in Central America
In August of 2018, the Supreme Court of Costa Rica ruled that the country’s gay marriage ban was unconstitutional. Now, two years later, Costa Rica has witnessed its first same-sex marriage after the country’s ban on such unions was lifted. That makes Costa Rica the first Central American Read More...
The UK will eliminate “period tax” on menstrual items in 2020
Most developed countries have tax exemptions for “necessity items” such as toilet paper, soap, and other personal care goods. Despite this exemption, women in the UK (and many other countries) still pay a five percent tax on menstrual items such as tampons, sanitary pads, and menstrual cups. Read More...
Has the #MeToo movement gone too far? Weinstein’s case tells us no
The #MeToo movement launched in October 2017. Critics have been outspoken against allegations which some claim has “gone too far,” but this week’s Weinstein sentencing demonstrates the validity and importance of listening to women to achieve equality and safety in the workplace. Weinstein’s Read More...
Facebook’s new board members bring female representation to 40 percent
Facebook’s board became one of the most equitable among S&P 500 companies this week after appointing two new female directors. The addition of Tracey Travis and Nancy Killefer brings the Facebook Inc. board to 40 percent female. Travis is the chief financial officer of Estée Lauder Cos. Read More...
The 1970s invention revolutionized that women’s athletics: the sports bra
In honor of this past weekend’s International Women’s Day, we are sharing a lesser-known story of innovation that revolutionized female athletics. If you wander into the women’s clothing aisle of an athletic store today, you will likely find dozens of varieties of sports bras, in Read More...