The Women’s Handicraft Centre in Al Karamah is a non-profit organization that aims to empower women in the United Arab Emirates by promoting traditional Emirati handicrafts. The center was founded in 1981 by Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, the wife of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founder and first president of the […]
The Women’s World Boxing Championship is one of the biggest and most prestigious boxing events in the world. It is held every two years and brings together the best female boxers from around the world to compete for the title of world champion. The championship showcases the immense talent and skill of women in the […]
Childbirth, long considered a ‘private’ process, is a difficult one. Your body takes months, at times years, to recover from it. Yet, for those women who choose not to have children, it is something that is bypassed. It’s not the same with menopause: it’s something that will strike every single woman. But unlike menstruation, which has been ‘normalised’, no more sense of shame being stoked each time one goes to the pharmacy to pick up a packet of sanitary napkins, menopause — the cessation of periods — is still glossed over. Consequently, the physical, hormonal, and emotional challenges that women face are mostly not encouraged to be talking points.
It can also discuss the progress that has been made towards gender equality and the challenges that still need to be overcome. Additionally, the article can provide actionable steps that individuals, organizations, and governments can take to address these biases and promote gender equality. It can also highlight the importance of intersectionality and ensuring that the voices of marginalized women are heard in the fight for gender equality.
On International Women’s Day, Time magazine holds the second annual Women of the Year Gala in Los Angeles, celebrating a roster of “exceptional leaders” with a performance by Honoree Phoebe Bridgers In recent years, women in entertainment have been breaking barriers and making strides in their respective industries. This has not gone unnoticed, as evidenced […]
Have you ever received a compliment and found yourself feeling uncomfortable or even dismissive of it? You’re not alone. Many women find it challenging to accept compliments, even when they know they deserve them. This phenomenon is known as the compliment curse, and it can have a significant impact on a woman’s self-esteem and confidence. […]
According to the Women, Business and the Law 2023 report by the World Bank, the UAE has been ranked as the leading country in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region in terms of women’s rights and opportunities. The report covers 190 countries and evaluates them based on eight key indicators, including mobility, workplace, […]
The globe lanterns over Santa Monica Boulevard will illuminate in purple and gold from Sunday, March 5, 2023 to Wednesday, March 22, 2023 as the City of West Hollywood will observe National Women’s History Month in March with a number of online events in order to acknowledge and respect women and women’s history. The City […]
