Erin is thrilled to be joining Global Fund for Women as the Program Director for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR). As a radical listener, trust-based grantmaker, and change manager, she has over 15 years of experience fighting for social justice. Erin comes from … [Read more...] about Erin Williams
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Women outliving men ‘everywhere’, new UN health agency statistics report shows
"Whether it's homicide, road accidents, suicide, cardiovascular disease - time and time again, men are doing worse than women", said Dr. Richard Cibulskis, main author of WHO's World Health Statistics Overview 2019. … [Read more...] about Women outliving men ‘everywhere’, new UN health agency statistics report shows
From where I stand: “We need more female umpires so that I’m not the exception”
Po Chun Liu, 40, is the first woman international baseball umpire from Taiwan, Province of China. She was awarded this year's World Trophy at the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Women and Sport Awards, co-hosted by UN Women and the IOC, for her advocacy for female … [Read more...] about From where I stand: “We need more female umpires so that I’m not the exception”
This is one industry where the gender pay gap is narrowing
Women in tech face a smaller wage gap than many other industries. However, their chances of getting hired for those jobs are still low, a new study suggests. The pay gap between women and men in tech has decreased, but companies interview only male candidates for these jobs 41 … [Read more...] about This is one industry where the gender pay gap is narrowing
Pope says Church should acknowledge history of male domination, abuse of women
Pope Francis said on Tuesday the Catholic Church had to acknowledge a history of male domination and sexual abuse of women and children, and repair its reputation among young people or risk becoming “a museum”. … [Read more...] about Pope says Church should acknowledge history of male domination, abuse of women