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What will our children think about gender?
Written by Anikó Mészáros
Whether there is a desired role for women in a specific society or not, social exaggeration is always possible. Below, I’d like to give two examples from Northern and Central Europe of how the mark can be overstepped. “Equality, reflection drawing for kids” – photo by Min stemme on […]
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Rape culture and sexism in Britain: you asked for it, bitch!
Written by Dominika Kaczkowska
When celebrating International Women Day, I think how fortunate I am to have so many rights and liberties. All women in Britain have a right to education, job opportunities, health treatment and the vote, and they can travel, drive vehicles and marry (or not) whoever and whenever they desire. I […]
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Will Iceland soon be without any doctors?
Written by kammathordarson
There is one remarkable thing about Icelandic doctors: they actually work in Iceland. Despite lower salaries and longer hours that they could expect in many other countries, they usually return home after specialising abroad. However, this may not hold true for much longer. Many doctors have resigned over the […]
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The Strength and Conviction of Working Women in Colombia
Written by Amaya Querejazu
Some decades ago Esperanza was married secretly. She and Francisco got together one Thursday at 8 in the morning at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Medellín, with two friends who acted as witness. Afterwards each went their separate way to work and that was it; no fancy party, no public ceremony. […]
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Bhutanese Women: Empowering and leading the way forward
Written by karma pem wangdi
Bhutanese women have always enjoyed a privileged gender status unlike their counterparts in neighboring countries. Many of them are trailblazers in their work on issues of domestic violence, good governance and the environment and are truly an inspiration for the future generation. Leading the way is the Queen Mother of […]
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Quality, Sustainability and Resilience – A Must for African Women in Business
Written by Ruth Aine Tindyebwa
According to the Millennium Declaration of September 2000, governments committed to promoting gender equity and women empowerment to combat poverty, hunger and diseases. They also committed to stimulate sustainable development. Up to today here has not been efficient political will especially in Africa and sustained commitment to meeting the needs […]
