Half of Women’s Organisations in Crisis Zones Face Closure Amid Global Funding Shortfalls
Amid rising global conflict, aid budget cuts and growing threats to women’s rights, nearly half of women’s organisations (47%) operating in humanitarian settings could be forced to shut their doors within six months if current reductions in international funding continue, warns UN.
WEF: Global Gender Gap Closes at Fastest Rate Since Covid But Full Parity Still...
The global gender gap has closed to 68.8%, marking the strongest annual advancement since the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet full parity remains 123 years away at current rates, reveals WEF's latest report.
Women on Boards: Progress Stalls as New Appointments Hit Seven-Year Low, Study Shows
Progress towards gender parity in boardrooms is stalling as women's share of new board appointments in corporate America hit a seven-year low, a new study has revealed.
Alarming Disparities in Pay, Working Conditions & Career Prospects for Young Women
Insecure work is leaving young women in the UK feeling trapped, undervalued and unprotected, according to a new study.
Women Abandoning Social Media in Droves, Citing A ‘Hostile Environment’
A new survey has revealed that women are fleeing social media, citing a 'hostile environment'. Women are walking away...
Sexist Laws Still Persist Globally And They’re Getting Worse, Confirms Report
Despite decades of promises, not a single country has achieved full legal equality for women, a new report has revealed.
International Women’s Day: One in Four Countries Report Backlash on Women’s Rights
As the world marks International Women’s Day, UN Women is issuing a stark warning: women’s rights are facing growing threats on a global scale.
One in Seven Female Managers Say Their Gender Has Hindered Career Success, Study Confirms
Women, especially those in management, are twice as likely as their male colleagues to view their gender as a barrier to success, according to new research to mark International Women’s Day.
Women in Leadership: UK Firms Set Global Standard for Gender Equality on Boards
Women now hold 43% of board roles and 35% of leadership positions across FTSE 350 companies without the need for quotas, marking...
Less than One in Three Women Feel Supported at Work, Reveals Study
A new report to mark Women's History Month and International Women's Day has revealed that only 28% of women feel their company’s culture actively supports them.
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