New Zealand has brought in a Swedish economist to run its central bank as it seeks to end a period of turmoil at the top of the institution and steer the country away from the brink of a “double-dip” recession.
More than 750 Nigerian women, representing all 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), have converged on Abuja in a historic show of solidarity to submit a memorandum at the National Public Hearing for the Special Seats Reserved for Women Bi
On this International Day of Peace on September 21, the call for unity and reconciliation resonates worldwide but for women in conflict zones, peace is not just a principle to celebrate, it is a daily act of survival and rebuilding.
Japan could soon see its first female prime minister, with Sanae Takaichi emerging among the front runners in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s leadership race, a significant achievement in a country where women leaders remain a rarity.
On Monday, the Supreme Court declined to entertain a plea seeking to expand the scope of the Protection of Women from Sexual Harassment at Workplace (POSH) Act, 2013, to include political parties.
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Milestones for notable women this week include birthdays for: Lois Wessel,
UN Women applauds the ECOSOC adoption today by consensus of the resolution on the revitalization of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), a process that will strengthen the leading UN body in advancing gender equality and the rights and empowerment of all women a
2025 is a crossroads. One road leads to deeper poverty, weaker economies, and human rights stripped away. The other, propels economies forward, building safer societies and fairer futures for everyone.