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You’ve got to admit, the last state you want to be in on a long haul flight is wearing full coverage foundation with your hair pulled back in a migraine-inducing bun, but that’s exactly the look du jour for air hostesses. Sure, they’re getting paid for it, but beyond the standard … [Read more...] about Virgin Atlantic no longer requiring female cabin crew to wear makeup

From marketplaces in the Pacific to parks in eastern Europe, women are rising up and demanding safety, respect and inclusion in public spaces, and coming together to make it happen. Through community efforts, UN Women is working around the world to help women claim their space. … [Read more...] about Safe spaces for women, by women, bring smart infrastructure for all

Happy International Women’s Day! What better way to celebrate than sharing the voices and photos of women we are lucky to know, admire, and support. This year, we’re marking International Women’s Day with a campaign to Amplify Her Voice. We’re in the midst of a movement. Women … [Read more...] about 10 favorite quotes for International Women’s Day

A new study by the World Bank found that when it comes to gender equality, only six countries in the world grant equal rights to men and women — and America isn’t one of them. The bank started the “Women, Business and the Law 2019” report a decade ago, which measures the legal … [Read more...] about Only six countries in the world have gender equality: study

In a statement for International Women's Day, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, UN Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN Women, calls to put innovation at the centre of efforts to reflect the needs and viewpoints of women and girls and to resolve barriers to public services … [Read more...] about UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka Statement, International Women’s Day