Next Generation of Women ‘just as likely’ to Experience Sexual Assault
By: Rachel Lau Things are looking bleak for young women in Canada when it comes to sexual harassment and assault, a study by the Canadian Women’s Foundation has found. The survey revealed that despite an increasing awareness about harassment and domestic violence, 79 per cent of Canadians believe that Generation Z (those born from the late 1990s to the early 2000s) are “just as, or more likely” to experience sexual assault. Of the 1,004 randomly selected Canadians aged 18 and over, 89 per cent of women and 69 per cent of men believe most Generation Z women will experience some type of sexual assault. “They’re not feeling optimistic partially because of the way it’s still talked about,” said Anuradha Dugal, Director of violence prevention programs at the Canadian Women’s Foundation. “There’s still a lot of blame and stigmatization going on. People don’t think it’s…
Kenya set to make History with First Female Governors
By: Rebecca Rosman Male dominance in Kenyan politics is receiving a shake-up with several women set to win governor positions in the August elections.…
Saudi Arabia, Germany Agree to set up $200m Fund for Women Empowerment
German Chancellor Angela Merkel recently invited King Salman to attend the G20 summit in Germany after holding wide-ranging consultations on the agenda of the…
Indian Village Bans Women from Using Mobile Phones Outside Homes
Village elders in the India’s Uttar Pradesh have prohibited women and girls from using mobile phones outside their homes, imposing a hefty fine…
Passion: The First Rule in Business
For most young people finances and business capital seems to be what comes to mind when they are asked to consider starting up a…
The Resistance Gets Creative
In the run-up to President’s Day weekend, San Francisco Bay Area designer and entrepreneur Carly Dennett was in the mood to shake things up.…
Koshari: Nourishing Egyptian Vegetarian Delicacy
If you want a taste of what ordinary Egyptian families eat at home, you can’t go wrong with koshari (variously spelled koushari and koshary),…
Prof C. Hope Sadza: Championing the Cause of Women in Africa
Prof C. Hope Sadza is the Founder and Founding Vice-Chancellor of the Women’s University in Africa. She holds a PhD in Public Administration with…
7 Things to Avoid when Constipating
There are days when we all have to go through the inconvenience of constipation; a situation where it becomes difficult for us to…
When Courage Dispels Fear- Latifa Nabizada
Latifa Nabizada is the daughter of an Afghanistan Islamist from Uzbeks who spent six years in jail after being accused of being a member…
ASHA KHEMKA: BEARING SCHOLASTIC DREAMS
Asha Khemka is an Indian Academia, born and raised in a wealthy upper-class family in little Sitamarhi in Bihar one of India’s poorest states.…
Some Flexible Working Opportunities You Can Consider as a Career Mom
BY: Amanda Ditchik Often times many mothers wonder how life would be when they have babies. It has been discovered that most 21st century…
