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A British lawmaker proposed a 6 p.m. curfew for men after a London woman was murdered while walking home at night -- in a case that has rocked the country and sparked an intense debate about women's safety. … [Read more...] about UK lawmaker wants evening curfew — for just men — after Sarah Everard murder

Global Fund for Women envisions a world where movements for gender justice have transformed power and privilege for a few into equity and equality for all. We along with our partners engage in complex and vital work, which can expose people to a range of harms including state … [Read more...] about Our Safeguarding Commitment

Are they the biggest crybabies of music's biggest night — or are they onto something? … [Read more...] about Are the Grammys rigged? The Weeknd, Kanye, and more artists who think so

A gender equality philanthropic initiative spearheaded by Melinda Gates’ investment company, with support from MacKenzie Scott, has announced 10 project finalists for $40 million in funding slated to be awarded this summer. The Equality Can’t Wait Challenge, which is hosted by … [Read more...] about $40M gender equality fund by Melinda Gates, MacKenzie Scott picks finalists

HARARE, Zimbabwe — There are very few female truck drivers in Zimbabwe, but Molly Manatse doesn’t like to be singled out for her gender. “It has always been known as a male job, but don’t say I am a female driver. We are just drivers, we do the same job,” insists 31-year old … [Read more...] about Zimbabwe’s women battle gender discrimination amid pandemic