The number of female speaking roles in Hollywood films has fallen yet again
- Posted by
- Lauren Geall
Equality
Latest Stories
People
Megan Rapinoe is vowing to fight for equal pay for the rest of her life
“Equal pay, as the great Serena Williams said, until I’m in my grave.”
- Posted by
- Christobel Hastings
- Published
Life
American Airlines telling a black woman to cover up is just another example of everyday racism
The only bad look here is racial bias and body shaming.
- Posted by
- Christobel Hastings
- Published
Opinion
“What we can learn from Fox News’ attack on US congresswoman Ilhan Omar”
In Trump’s America, becoming the first Muslim congresswoman was an act of bravery
- Posted by
- Meena Alexander
- Published
Life
Wimbledon has finally ditched this sexist tradition, and it’s about time
Female players at Wimbledon will no longer be referred to as “Miss” or “Mrs” by umpires in a win for gender equality.
- Posted by
- Lauren Geall
- Published
- Posted by
- Christobel Hastings
- Published
California’s Crown Act proves natural hair discrimination has no place in 2019
The new legislation explicitly bars discrimination against Black hairstyles.
People
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is redefining what LGBTQ+ equality really looks like
The US has marriage equality. This is what comes next
- Posted by
- Christobel Hastings
- Published
Life
As the USWNT’s winning streak continues, could equal pay finally be in sight?
A new report smashes the stereotype that people don't watch women's football.
- Posted by
- Christobel Hastings
- Published
People
Face Equality Day: This is what it’s really like to live with a visible difference
Burns survivor Tulsi Vagjiani opens up about learning to love herself
- Posted by
- Moya Lothian-McLean
- Published
Travel
Would leaving London for a new pace of life really make you happier?
Why a move to Denmark just might be the best decision you’ll ever make
- Posted by
- Helen Russell
- Published
Beauty
This Hunger Games star has just been announced as the new face of Fenty Beauty
Rihanna hand-picked her herself.
- Posted by
- Hanna Ibraheem
- Published
Life
This 4-year-old was not happy with the lack of women in her Lego magazine
So she took matters firmly into her own hands...
- Posted by
- Lauren Geall
- Published
- Posted by
- Elena Chabo
- Published
Meet the women using the internet to fight gender inequality all over the world
From Kazakhstan to St. Louis, USA, women are ingeniously using tech to fight the good fight
Life
What it’s like being a policewoman now vs 40 years ago
How life has changed for women in the police
- In partnership with
- Met Police
Opinion
We love this Scottish dad who spoke out against sexist football kit advertising
“My daughter plays football too, as do thousands of girls. What kind of example does this set for them?”
- Posted by
- Elena Chabo
- Published
People
There’s a word missing from the US Constitution, and it creates inequality
"We are demanding a seat at the table and we are ready to make equality a reality"
- Posted by
- Sarah Shaffi
- Published
Visible Women
The Women’s Equality Party leader is resigning – and her reason is inspiring
“I think that sometimes in order to lead, you have to get out of the way. (White men, are you listening?)”
- Posted by
- Moya Crockett
- Published
People
Danai Gurira’s new role with UN Women is as inspiring as she is
She’s following in Emma Watson, Nicole Kidman and Anne Hathaway’s footsteps
- Posted by
- Hannah-Rose Yee
- Published
Careers
Female MPs are calling for a “powerful global network” in 2018
“Women in politics are a new force for global change.”
- Posted by
- Susan Devaney
- Published
- Posted by
- Kayleigh Dray
- Published
How Meghan Markle is using her first royal tour to fight the good feminist fight
The Duchess of Sussex’s schedule has attracted a huge amount of interest – and for good reason
People
How Aretha Franklin paved the way for powerful feminism
Stylist remembers an icon
- Posted by
- Moya Lothian-McLean
- Published