Many women have left the workforce since the pandemic, largely because of childcare issues. Canada wants to make it easier for working moms.
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Big Cities Offer Gen Z and Millennial Women a Chance to Outearn Men — Report
America’s youngest female workers are also the most educated and career-focused, and they’re gradually chipping away at the pay gap.
Let’s Focus on the Women Who Won Big at the Oscars, Not Will Smith and Chris Rock
The Oscars made news for all the wrong reasons, but these women shone in spite of the now-infamous slap.
Black Women Cheer Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Time in Hot Seat
Supporters who showed up for the historic Supreme Court nominee’s grueling Senate hearings see progress despite attacks.
Taliban Extends its Ban on Girls’ Education
Mere hours after girls were set to return to schools – after having been prohibited for months – the Taliban reversed its decision and shut them down once more.
These 7 Women Are Working to Make Water Cleaner and Safer
In honor of World Water Day, we look at innovative women working on the frontlines of the global water crisis.
We Need Comedy from This Trio of Funny Women at the Oscars
Three hilarious entertainers will take the helm at an awards show riddled with diversity and inclusion issues.
Gabrielle Union to Disney: ‘Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is’
The actress and producer, while promoting a Disney film, called out the company for its initial inaction on Florida’s anti-LGBTQ “Don’t Say Gay” bill.
Ukrainian Women Are Joining the Fight for Their Country, and Democracy
Once seen as fleeing with children and the elderly, women are now joining the frontlines against Russian forces.
Are Women Really Making Pay Gap Progress? Better Save Those Party Hats
Let’s not forget that this year’s Equal Pay Day is based on pre-pandemic data and skews largely white.
Survey Says: This 1 Goal Inspired a Third of Women Entrepreneurs to Start Up
The Covid-19 pandemic made this objective even more critical to women business owners, research also shows.
Naomi Osaka is the First Female Athlete to Be Featured in Fortnite’s Icon Series
Naomi Osaka Joins Zendaya, Ariana Grande in Fortnite Icon Series Skins
A New Push to Get More Women of Color in the Pilot’s Seat
The vast majority of working pilots are white men. United Airlines is attempting to turn the tide through its new flight school.
Bethenny Frankel on Helping Ukraine: ‘People Will be Homeless and Desperate’
Through her philanthropic endeavor, BStrong, the former reality television star is embarking upon a multi-pronged effort to help those hurt by the ongoing conflict.
Ketanji Brown Jackson Pays Tribute to Her Role Model
The Supreme Court nominee says she “stands on the shoulders” of a prominent civil rights figure.