Melinda Gates to Help More Women Access Contraception
By: Anneliese Mahoney Melinda Gates is dedicating herself to ensuring that women, globally, have access to contraception and reproductive health care. In a recent op-ed penned for National Geographic, the famed philanthropist pledged that the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation would help 120 million more women gain access to birth control by 2020. Gates described her motivations for taking on this task, saying: “In the decade and a half since Bill and I started our foundation, I’ve heard from women all over the world about how important contraceptives are to their ability to take charge of their futures. When women are able to plan their pregnancies around their goals for themselves and their families, they are also better able to finish their education, earn an income, and fully participate in their communities”. While this initiative has been underway for a few years, Gates’ letter shows a renewed commitment to the…
Saudi Arabia to Allow Women-Only Gyms
Princess Reema bint Bandar The conservative Islamic country has maintained a ban on women participating in competitive sports but has now relaxed rules on…
Randa Ayoubi- Transforming Lives through Brilliant Ideas
Randa Ayoubi is the founder and CEO of Rubicon Group Holding, a global company, headquartered in Amman, Jordan.
Brazilian Men Urged to Become Better Fathers to Reduce Gender Violence
By: Anna MacSwan Getting men to be active fathers may not seem the most obvious way to tackle gender-based violence. But, according to Gary…
Yvonne Chai- Adding Color to Asian Banking
Yvonne Chia is a Malaysian businesswoman and banker. She was the first woman in Malaysia to be the Chief Executive Officer of a bank.…
Kathleen Schafer Quotes
“Leadership is not about men in suits. It is a way of life for those who know who they are and are willing to…
Saudi Women Protest Their Country’s Partnership with Uber
By: Tod Perry Women in Saudi Arabia are standing up in opposition to the kingdom’s $3.5 billion investment in Uber. Saudi Arabia is…
Nicaragua: New Property Laws Cause Fresh Asset Violence and Blackmail
By: Malva Izquierdo Three decades after Nicaragua launched the first of many reforms aimed at giving women equal land rights, experts say rural…
African First Ladies Urged to Continue Advocacy Activities towards National Growth
African First Ladies have been called to intensify efforts in advocating changes in attitude and cultural norms as well as removal of legal and…
Japan Recalls Diplomats from South Korea over ‘Comfort Woman’ Statue
Japan has recalled two top diplomats from South Korea over a controversial statue erected outside its consulate in the South Korean city of Busan…
Vancouver Transit Police Issue Warning after Woman was ‘Repeatedly’ Followed
Transit Police are issuing a warning to the public after a man was spotted repeatedly following a woman in Vancouver last week. On Jan.…
Building Healthy, Loving Relationships
Psychology instructor Holly Parker shares her thoughts on the makings of a strong relationship. Romantic relationships, in all of their complexity, are a fundamental…
