On International Women’s Day (8 March), that is the bold call for action for all women and girls worldwide. As we mark the 30th year of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, the world is ...

But we’re still not there yet. Women are more likely than men to experience severe pain and chronic conditions—and yet research shows that over-the-counter and prescription painkillers like ...

Women outlive men, by something of a long shot: In the United States, women have a life expectancy of about 80, compared to around 75 for men. This holds true regardless of where women live, how ...

The Government of Canada’s theme for International Women’s Day 2025 is Strength in every story. This year’s theme highlights the importance of amplifying the voices of all women, particularly those ...

UEFA Women's EURO 2025 kicks off in Switzerland on 2 July. We pick out some key points to get you up to speed as the 16 contenders compete for quarter-final knockout slots across the four groups.

In 2023, JCPenney agreed to close a third of its more than 800 stores across the U.S., according to FOX Business. Although the process has already begun, more store closures are planned for 2025.

When we sit down to think about the Women of the Year each winter, we ask ourselves the same question: What are the most significant issues facing women and girls around the world right now?

How do women in different countries experience the online world? Beth and Neil discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary. And I'm Beth. In this programme, we're discussing the positives and ...

Black women have been a cornerstone of her career—both as inspirations and as allies on her acting journey, which began in the early 1970s. In fact, retracing the steps of the Black actresses ...

Three years of war in Ukraine have reversed decades of progress for women and girls, leaving millions in urgent need of support, according to UN Women. Russia’s full-scale invasion has forced more ...