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It’s a bulls-eye. Fallon Sherrock has made history after becoming the first woman to ever beat a man at the world darts championship. The 25-year-old Sherrock, of Milton Eynes, England, defeated the 77th-ranked male darts player, Ted Evetts, during the first round of the P.D.C … [Read more...] about Fallon Sherrock becomes first woman to beat a man at darts championship

RIYADH – Restaurants in Saudi Arabia will no longer need to maintain entrances segregated by sex, the authorities said on Sunday, further eroding some of the world’s strictest social rules as sweeping reforms take hold. Previously, Saudi Arabia required all restaurants to have … [Read more...] about Saudi Arabia ends separation of men and women at restaurants

Unforgettable moments for women’s human rights Feminist movements have the power to disrupt the status quo and radically alter the course of history. Despite new challenges and the rollback of rights for trans- and cis-gender women, girls, and historically marginalized people, we … [Read more...] about 10 MAJOR GAINS FOR GENDER JUSTICE IN 2019

Last month I shared my reflections on why supporting indigenous feminist organizing is integral to the fight for gender justice. This month, having just returned from the Nairobi Summit and fully in awe of massive uprisings against inequality taking place around the globe, I am … [Read more...] about Letter from Latanya: The power of movements; reflections on the Nairobi Summit; and Global Fund for Women’s new office in Brooklyn, NY

JOHANNESBURG — The insect-eaten money fluttered in pieces to the floor. For global music star Angelique Kidjo, that image of her grandmother having to use a closet as a bank is driving her desire to see African women leap the many obstacles to obtaining credit — and respect. The … [Read more...] about Iconic singer hopes to close $42 billion financing gap for African women