Women in Germany are paid an average of 21 percent less than men. For one day only, the capital’s public transportation will offer them a corresponding discount.
Tag: Women and Girls
A Year After Her Execution, Marielle Franco Has Become a Rallying Cry in a Polarized Brazil
Last year’s killing of a black, feminist gay council member in Rio de Janeiro has galvanized activist movements and propelled more black women to elected office.
A Flurry of Ideas to Reverse China’s Declining Birthrate, but Will Beijing Listen?
As China faces a demographic crisis, delegates to its National People’s Congress have pressed for changes in the country’s family planning laws.
K-Pop Singer Jung Joon-young Admits to Illicitly Filming Women
The singer admitted to secretly filming women after another K-Pop star retired when he was accused of offering sexual services at nightclubs.
U.S. Woman Mired in Saudi Arabia Is Granted Legal Saudi Residency
Bethany Vierra’s case showed how the kingdom’s rules can restrict women, and how the authorities can intervene if they choose.
U.K. Jails Mother for Female Genital Cutting
A Ugandan woman, the first person to be convicted of genital cutting in Britain, received an 11-year sentence, plus two more years for possession of extreme pornography.
Will Canadian Women Turn Their Backs on Their Feminist Prime Minister?
Justin Trudeau has made feminism a central part of his government and brand. After two female cabinet ministers quit, some women are questioning that commitment.
‘Feminine and a Feminist’: Markle Speaks on Women’s Day
Meghan Markle, the new Duchess of Sussex, spoke about her views on gender equality at an International Women’s Day event on Friday. It was her first lengthy, unscripted public appearance since her wedding.
Meghan Markle ‘Moved the Dial’ for British Royal Family in Women’s Day Talk
The Duchess of Sussex spoke about feminism, sanitary pads, internet trolls and gender stereotypes. And she said she doesn’t read Twitter. “But I do read the Economist.”
Why International Women’s Day Isn’t Going Away
For all the progress women have made, they are still a long way from true equality.