Far more streets, buildings and public spaces in Canada are named after men than women, despite women making up a majority of the population.
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If passed in its current form, the European Union’s new directive on combating violence against women and domestic violence will be world-leading.
Women live longer than men, yet they cease reproductive life earlier than men because of the menopause. Why this apparent contradiction?
Long COVID impacts one in every five people who’ve had the virus. In the U.S., early research shows people of colour are most likely to develop long COVID. It has been called a mass-disabling event.
From ancient Greece to modern-day TikTok witchcraft, the world of witches has been a changing one.
Pictures of women in war play a pivotal role in the battlefield of political ideas, argues a feminist historian who examines how images and attire are used and seen in war zones and occupied lands.
An analysis of hundreds of thousands of interactions on cable news programs shows that women interrupt more often than men – and it may be because they also have to fight for equal airtime.
The inclusion of an evidence-based women’s budget statement shows a greater awareness of the systemic challenges to women’s economic security.
Too many First Nations women have been killed by people who have a history of violence in relationships.
The ten-year National Plan to End Violence Against Women and Children is proposing to align with Closing the Gap to address First Nations violence. This could work, but there are limitations.
The US National Women’s Soccer League was recently rocked by revelations of sexual abuse. But research shows that physical and verbal abuse is also disturbingly common in organized sports.
What might seem like ‘normal’ social greetings among many Asian communities can be felt as stigmatising for unmarried and childless women.
Last week, the Senate inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and children found Indigenous women are eight times more likely to be murdered. What needs to happen?
Region-level data from France indicate that some masters-level specialities dominated by women have low levels of remuneration once in employment.
Since the High Court’s establishment, women have come a long way – and a majority female bench will have significant implications.
Not all human societies throughout history have been patriarchal.
Does a journalist’s gender matter if their job is to speak truth to power? It shouldn’t but until recently did. A new book, Through Her Eyes, tells the stories of our women foreign correspondents.
Women have assumed different roles in alt-right movements, including organizing protests, spreading misinformation and organizing militias.
Gender equality was at the forefront of all discussions at the government’s jobs summit - but it was also a reminder there is still a long way to go.
The evidence shows they are highly valued sources of support, connections and opportunities.
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