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Data shows we could elect record numbers of women to the House in 2020

August 17, 2020 by Amelia Buckley

In 2018, the US set a national record with 108 women being elected to the House of Representatives. In 2020, we are on track to surpass that milestone with a surge of victories by women in primaries across the country.  More than 30 states have held their primaries so far and … [Read more...] about Data shows we could elect record numbers of women to the House in 2020

Indian company tackles taboo by introducing paid leave for periods

August 13, 2020 by Ivar Laanen

How many days a month have you missed work or requested a day off for stomach pains and cramps because of menstruation? This is the question one of India’s largest food-delivery firms, Zomato, put to its 4,000 employees, 35 percent of whom are women, in announcing a new paid … [Read more...] about Indian company tackles taboo by introducing paid leave for periods

New Zealand passes historic bill to ensure pay equity between men and women

July 31, 2020 by Ivar Laanen

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 … [Read more...] about New Zealand passes historic bill to ensure pay equity between men and women

The virtual Tour de France will allow female competitors for the first time

July 6, 2020 by Amelia Buckley

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 … [Read more...] about The virtual Tour de France will allow female competitors for the first time

OPTIMIST VIEW: Rebalancing Act, or the art of being human in 2020

March 8, 2020 by Kristy Jansen

“It occurred to me when I was thirteen and wearing white gloves and Mary Janes and going to dancing school, that no one should have to dance backwards all their lives.” - Jill Ruckelshaus BY KRISTY JANSEN In honor of International Women’s Day, March 8, 2020, I’ve been … [Read more...] about OPTIMIST VIEW: Rebalancing Act, or the art of being human in 2020

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