Judy Purser told a story about how she and other girls had to prove they had showered after high school gym class. It was intended to a funny memory, and on one level it was, except it wasn’t. And it ...

While the UN General Assembly (UNGA) has been the setting for several historic moments for gender equality, much is still to be achieved regarding women’s representation and participation. Just four ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about human rights and leadership in a global context. World Bank study reveals persistent gender gap in workplaces ...

International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global celebration of the achievements of women and a call for gender equality. Every year, this special day is observed with events, campaigns, and initiatives ...

Last week, reports emerged that the G7 leaders meeting in Italy were grappling with issues related to gender parity, including the recognition of abortion as a fundamental right. Unlike last year, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Marianne Schnall is a journalist who amplifies women’s leadership. Top row, from left: Fatima Goss Graves, Ai-jen Poo, Stacey ...

Previous research has asserted that women and men in gender-equal countries differ more in their preferences than women and men in less equal countries, for example, by making more traditional ...

Tokyo is the most gender-equal Olympics in the games' history, organizers said. At the first modern Olympic Games, held in 1896 in Athens, there wasn't a single female competitor. When the 2020 Games ...

India observes National Girl Child Day on January 24, championing girls' rights, education, and welfare. Launched in 2008 by ...

Professor of Gender, Work and Employment Relations, ARC Future Fellow, Business School, co-Director Women, Work and Leadership Research Group, University of Sydney Elizabeth Hill receives funding from ...

The Council is calling for targeted efforts to advance gender equality in the digital age, with a focus on the risks and opportunities presented by AI. In today’s conclusions, the Council proposes ...