Are the Odds Against Women in Politics?
Eruke Ojuederie In the year 2016, there was a lot of optimism as to the sudden flock of women into the political scene across the globe especially with the very daring US Presidential elections. Although that election did not particularly go well for the women folk, hopes were heightened at the level of possibilities available to women in this day and time. This new drive brings a certain freshness from what was obtainable in the past but there are still lots of questions to be asked. With the inclusion of gender equality among the sustainable development goals (SDGs) by the United Nations (UN), governments of the world have been put on their toes in ensuring that women get a fair treatment as regards societal norms and beliefs, as well as get a sizeable fraction of the good things in their environment which include good jobs, leadership and political placements and…
Tackling Long Distance Relationship Issues
By: Sejal Parikh Long distance relationships are plagued by far more problems than the gut-wrenching pain of separation itself. In fact, it has been…
She Defied Gender Roles and Discovered Her Passion- Liqa El Khouly
By: Niveen Ghoneim As a mechanic, Liqa’ El Khouly is challenging stereotypes in Egyptian culture, by pursuing a career in a male-dominated industry. She…
Mexico Warns Immigrants about Deportation
Mexico is warning its citizens in the US to “take precautions” following the deportation of a Mexican woman who had lived in the US…
Woman Suspected of Killing Kim Jong-nam ‘thought she was taking part in TV prank’
An Indonesian woman arrested on suspicion of the murder of North Korea dictator Kim Jong-Un’s half-brother, Kim Jong-nam, in Malaysia was told she was…
Laura Behrens Wu- Solving Shipping Challenges across Board
Having observed the burden and cost of shipping in her environment, Laura Behrens Wu set out to ameliorate the plight of the common man…
An Inspiration to Arab Women- Mrs. Raja Easa Al Gurg
Mrs Al Gurg is the Managing Director of the Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group LLC (ESAG), as well as a well-known businesswoman in the…
Does your hairstyle tell a story about your personality?
Have you ever felt like you need to change your look a bit and you start with your hair, and then discover it was…
Somali to Engage Community Heads on Female Genital Mutilation
By: Mary Carson Former first lady of Somalia Mrs. Edna Adan has warned international aid agencies about the need to speak directly to communities…
Government Failure to act Means Gender Pay Gap Will Remain, say MPs
By: Phillip Inman The gender pay gap is likely to persist for more than a generation in the UK after the government rejected proposals…
Saudi Stock Exchange appoints First Female Chief in History of the Kingdom
Saudi Arabia’s stock exchange has appointed a woman to the position of chairperson for the first time in the kingdom’s history, sparking hopes that…
Infertility in Women: Causes and Treatment
Infertility is a condition that affects approximately 1 out of every 6 couples. An infertility diagnosis is given to a couple that has…
