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Visible WomenThis new BBC documentary about Emmeline Pankhurst is a must-watch
Emmeline Pankhurst: The Making of a Militant will explore the woman behind the myth.
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Visible WomenThe true story of Daphne Oram, the mother of modern electronic music
Born in Wiltshire in 1925, she went on to change the sound of music forever.
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Visible WomenThis online exhibition takes you behind the scenes of the suffrage movement
The brainchild of Google, Road to Equality celebrates the heroic women who fought for the right to vote.
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Visible WomenKate Clanchy is the teacher we all wish we had
And her new poetry collection, England: Poems from a School, might just be the year’s most important book.
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Visible Women14 brilliant women given new titles in the Queen’s birthday honours list
From legendary actresses to pioneering midwives and trailblazing scientists.
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Visible WomenProcessions 2018: Highlights from the day around the UK
The best banners and most moving moments from Belfast, Edinburgh, Cardiff and London.
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Visible WomenFrom New Zealand to Northern Ireland: the women making waves this week
Highlighting women who rocked the boat, pushed for change and made history around the world.
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Visible Women7 actors on the importance of working with female film directors
“You don’t have to do this loveable, soft version of what the female sex has to be.”
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Visible WomenHow to take part in a huge celebration of women’s suffrage this weekend
You can still sign up to take part in Processions parades in London, Cardiff, Belfast and Edinburgh.
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Visible Women“What my fight for freedom in Iran taught me about the power of social media”
In 2014, a photo of Iranian journalist Masih Alinejad went viral – because it showed her hair. Here’s what happened next.
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Visible WomenWhat the Forbes richest athletes list tells us about sexism in sport
The list of the world’s 100 best-paid athletes includes domestic abusers, drug users and homophobes. It does not include a single woman.
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Visible WomenThis major City firm has banned all-male shortlists for executive positions
But will it be enough to improve gender diversity at the most senior levels?
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Visible WomenMeet the woman on a mission to tackle gender inequality in Scotland
Louise Macdonald won’t rest until Scottish sexism is a thing of the past.
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Visible WomenFrom protesters to poppy sellers: the women making waves this week
In the first of a new series, we highlight the women who rocked the boat, pushed for change and made history this week.
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Visible WomenMichelle Keegan discovers her remarkable connection to Emmeline Pankhurst
How the Our Girl actress reacted when she learned her ancestor was a suffragist
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Visible WomenThis is who will play poet Emily Dickinson in a new TV series
A new feminist comedy series about the acclaimed 19th century poet is in the works.
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Visible WomenDirector Amy Adrion on her vital documentary about women filmmakers
In Half the Picture, filmmakers including Ava DuVernay and Lena Dunham discuss the barriers faced by woman in film.
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Visible WomenBeverley Knight brings Emmeline Pankhurst to life in this unmissable suffragettes musical
It's a must-circle on the calendar of every feminist
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Visible WomenScientist Madeline Lancaster is on a mission to understand how our brains really work
The pioneering biologist talks growing brains in a lab and the problem with the ‘women in science’ question.
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Visible WomenWomen’s Daily Dispatch: The news you need to know on 25/5/18
Harvey Weinstein appears in court, Ireland goes to the polls, and more
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Visible WomenWomen’s Daily Dispatch: The news you need to know on 24/5/18
Tension builds for Ireland’s abortion referendum, MI6 tries to recruit more women, and more
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Visible Women10 brilliant British female screenwriters whose work you need to watch
Women make up just 16% of screenwriters in British film – but that’s not down to a dearth of talent.
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Visible WomenWomen’s Daily Dispatch: The news you need to know on 23/5/18
The winner of the Women’s Footballer of the Year award is announced, Saudi Arabia arrests more feminist activists, and more
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Visible WomenThis 6-month season of events will celebrate women’s history in London
The Women: Work and Power season will run from the end of May until November.
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Visible WomenWomen’s Daily Dispatch: The news you need to know on 22/5/18
China moves to end birth restrictions, Wales pledges to become more feminist, and more
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Visible WomenThe true story of Christine de Pisan, the French writer who pushed for equality
This week’s Forgotten Woman is Christine de Pisan, who was the first writer to call out a male author's sexism.
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Visible WomenMeet the woman who led the choir at Harry and Meghan’s wedding
Stylist speaks to Karen Gibson, the conductor of The Kingdom Choir.
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Visible WomenThis new campaign wants to inspire people to #ShowUp for women’s sports
That means filling the stands at events, watching games on TV, and joining in yourself.
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Visible WomenWomen’s Daily Dispatch: The news you need to know on 21/5/18
Saudi Arabia is accused of “smearing” women activists, Meghan Markle reaffirms her commitment to feminism, and more
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Visible WomenWomen’s Daily Dispatch: The news you need to know on 18/5/18
A book dealer explains why she prioritises work by women, Saudi Arabia arrests right-to-drive activists, and more
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Visible WomenBumble is offering £20,000 to five aspiring female filmmakers
Got a brilliant idea for a female-focused short film? Here’s how to get it funded.
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Visible Women£50m investment fund launched to support companies with good gender diversity
The ‘Girl Fund’ will prioritise shares in firms where women are represented at all levels.
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Visible WomenAriana Grande speaks out about Manchester bombing for the first time
“Every day I wait for that peace to come and it’s still very painful… It’s the absolute worst of humanity.”
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Visible WomenThis is how you could appear on Stylist’s most popular careers page
Want to star in Work/Life? Here’s how.
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Big Yourself UpHow to master the art of public speaking once and for all
A professional voice coach shares her secrets.
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Visible WomenWomen’s Daily Dispatch: The news you need to know on 17/5/18
UK girls are discouraged from science subjects, a poll predicts the results of the Irish abortion referendum, and more
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Visible WomenA statue of Virginia Woolf has been given the go-ahead in London
The sculpture will show the ground-breaking writer gazing out across the River Thames, a book on her lap.
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Visible WomenWomen’s Daily Dispatch: The news you need to know on 16/5/18
Hindu priestesses, lesbian witches, breast cancer beer and more
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Visible WomenWhat it’s like to be a counter terrorism and security expert
“The worst part of my job is all the suffering I’ve seen - but I want more women working in politics and security.”
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Visible WomenThe true story of the modernist architect who made a point of only hiring women
This week’s Forgotten Woman is Jane Drew, who designed some of Britain’s most notable buildings.
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Visible WomenWomen’s Daily Dispatch: The news you need to know on 15/5/18
Women bring the feminist fight to elections in Brazil and the US, Marvel plans a film about a Muslim female superhero, and more
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Visible WomenLondon is getting a Mary Wollstonecraft statue, because visibility matters
Artist Maggi Hambling has been commissioned to create a tribute to Mary Wollstonecraft, the “foremother of feminism”.
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Visible WomenWomen’s Daily Dispatch: The news you need to know on 14/5/18
Feminist war film wins plaudits at Cannes, tribute pour in for Tessa Jowell, and more
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Visible WomenMeet the woman who feeds Nottingham’s homeless community every Friday
Tracy Dickinson spent four years on the streets as a teenager. Today, she helps others who have found themselves homeless.
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Visible WomenThis landmark new scheme will increase the number of women leaders in London
We spoke to London Mayor Sadiq Khan about Our Time, his new gender equality initiative.
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Visible WomenHow Dame Tessa Jowell’s “beautiful death” will benefit thousands of people
“I hope that the actions we are taking now […] will form part of the lasting legacy of an inspirational woman”
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Visible WomenWomen’s Daily Dispatch: The news you need to know on 11/5/18
Japanese MP apologises for criticising single women, Wonder Woman director breaks a new record, and more
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Visible WomenThe cast of Jessica Chastain’s new woman-led spy film is unbelievably good
Just take our money already.
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Visible WomenWomen’s Daily Dispatch: The news you need to know on 10/5/18
Women win big in US elections, research reveals benefits of flexible working for mothers, and more
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Visible WomenThis new art trail celebrates pioneering British women from history
Black feminist activists, pop artists and suffragists all feature in the Rebel Women Trail at the National Portrait Gallery.
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