On International Women's Day, we celebrate all the women who have had a pioneering role in advancing science and health. One of the best known was Florence Nightingale, a 19th- century statistician and founder of modern nursing, who understood the benefits of hygiene and sanitation in preventing disease. … [Read more...] about Celebrating women leaders in science and health
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Across eastern Europe, rethinking urban planning, infrastructure and safety bring changes in women’s lives
Date: Wednesday, March 6, 2019 In 2015, Tetyana Bobrovska fled to Kramatorsk city, eastern Ukraine, after her hometown Donetsk was seized by armed groups. The armed conflict in eastern Ukraine had damaged infrastructure, fueled insecurity and created an influx of internally displaced persons (IDPs). … [Read more...] about Across eastern Europe, rethinking urban planning, infrastructure and safety bring changes in women’s lives
Migrant workers lacking work benefits learn how to save in the Philippines
Date: Tuesday, March 5, 2019 Estrella Mai Dizon-Anonuevo was heart-broken the first time a migrant woman domestic worker shared her story. The woman described returning to the Philippines with no savings, and an emotional distance coming between herself and her children and husband who had stayed behind as she had worked abroad for years, taking care of other people's … [Read more...] about Migrant workers lacking work benefits learn how to save in the Philippines
Women have a more successful approach to job hunting than men
Women appear to be more selective in their job hunting than men. Women are 16 percent more successful than men at landing a job after applying and 18 percent more likely than men to be hired when applying for more senior roles, according to LinkedIn’s new Gender Insights report. One explanation for this success: Women... … [Read more...] about Women have a more successful approach to job hunting than men
Amplify Her Voice
Help amplify the voices who change our world. Global Fund for Women supports women-led groups who are demanding rights and making history in their own communities. But too often, these women leaders go unheard. For International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, use your voice to support courageous activists shaping our future. View the campaign » The post Amplify Her … [Read more...] about Amplify Her Voice