Slave markets found on Instagram and other apps
BBC News Arabic’s undercover investigation exposes the buying and selling of domestic workers in the Gulf Drive around the streets of Kuwait and you won’t see these women. They are behind closed doors, deprived of their basic rights, unable to leave and at risk of being sold to the highest bidder. But pick up a […]
The powerful political graphics sparking change
Andy McArthur (Credit: Andy McArthur) How the new graphic iconography of memes, placards and posters is changing the way we communicate and protest Design Museum (Credit: Design Museum) When the now iconic ‘Hope’ Obama poster by Shepard Fairey went viral, it kick-started a new phase in the visual language of politics. So how are graphics […]
Carla Rudd: Young women now have chance of full-time cricket career, says wicketkeeper
Record-breaking wicketkeeper Carla Rudd believes emerging female cricketers finally have the opportunity to build full-time careers in the game. Rudd has given up top-level cricket at the age of 28 to focus on her new role as director of sport at The Leys School in Cambridge. But the Southern Vipers stalwart, who amassed 75 dismissals […]
Healthcare to be improved for trans people
Getty Images A protest outside Downing Street in January against the UK government’s decision to block gender reform in Scotland The Scottish government is looking at new ways to help transgender people after confirming it will scrap an appeal of the UK government’s veto of gender reform. The Court of Session ruled that the UK […]
Tens of thousands have PTSD symptoms
The tech being trialled to reduce miscarriage trauma Tens of thousands of women in the UK may be experiencing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after miscarriages each year, a leading researcher warns. Prof Tom Bourne estimates the number affected could run to 45,000 annually. But he says most are not given prompt psychological support […]
Glasgow City: SWPL champions announce Ireland assistant Eileen Gleeson as new boss
“For many years I have admired the progressive, ambitious and inclusive values promoted by the club and their ongoing commitment to providing opportunities and pathways for girls and women to participate at all levels of the game. “I am delighted to be part of such a club where winning ways are driven by a culture […]
Formula 1 team McLaren to race in Extreme E in 2022
Extreme E is two races into its five-race season, in which cars travel on a ‘floating paddock’ – the St Helena ship – to remote locations around the world to race electric SUVs as well as raise awareness on areas affected by climate change. So far both races have been won by RXR – a […]
Amy Cuddy on how posture can boost your confidence
Social psychologist Amy Cuddy’s mission is to show women how they can use their bodies to be more confident. Here is one of her big tips for feeling powerful. Video journalist: Paul Ivan Harris; Producer: Sarah Buckley BBC 100 Women names 100 influential and inspirational women around the world every year. In 2017, we’re challenging […]
Hope Powell: Birmingham Women appoint former England boss as technical director
Former England manager Hope Powell has been appointed as women’s technical director at Birmingham City. The 56-year-old won 66 caps for England and managed her country for 15 years. Powell will start the role immediately and is responsible for the long-term vision of Birmingham City Women, who play in the Women’s Championship. “I am looking […]
The woman who unseated Samoa’s prime minister of 20 years
Getty Images Fiame Naomi Mata’afa is set to become prime minister Samoa is set to get its first female prime minister, marking the end of unprecedented political drama in the small Pacific island nation of 200,000 people. On Monday, the Supreme Court finally validated Fiame Naomi Mata’afa’s shock April election win, ending weeks of political […]