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UK appoints Women’s Health Ambassador to tackle gender health gap
The government are appointing a Women’s Health Ambassador to demonstrate stronger support for women’s health, as well as focusing on ending violence against women.
Gender equality in male-dominated fields takes continuous effort
A study analysing long-term recruitment measures for gender equality has found that they work, but require a sustained commitment for success.
Researchers investigate impact of gender diversity on company boards
Researchers find that women pursuing more managerial positions on company boards will lead to lower risk-taking and better outcomes for businesses, when discussing merit and goodwill.
The disproportionate risk of HIV amongst the transgender community
A new study estimates HIV disproportionately affects trans feminine women, with 20% of trans feminine individuals being positive with the virus, highlighting the need for prevention efforts and appropriate sex education.
Is UK healthcare still creating barriers for transgender people?
Despite societal progression and increased LGBTQ+ acceptance, the transgender population still have to jump through hoops to receive healthcare in the UK.
Study reveals transgender people still face increased risk of death
In a study spanning fifty years, researchers reveal that transgender people still face a disproportionate likelihood of death - a likelihood not connected to gender-affirming hormone treatment.
Women’s Equality Day: Breaking the gender bias in male-dominated industries
In recognition of Women’s Equality Day 2021, a range of female industry experts draw on personal experience and offer advice to other women on gender bias in male-dominated industries.
Study says men have “major influence” on workplace gender equality
The study, published in Social Psychological and Personality Science, finds that men can have major influence on workplace gender equality - if they appear to support women, they can change dynamics of hostility and isolation.
Transgender youth experience “pervasive stigma” in healthcare
In a review of 91 studies across 17 countries, transgender and nonbinary youth were found to deal with "pervasive stigma and discrimination" in healthcare.
How AI is levelling the playing field when it comes to gender and healthcare
Charles Taylor, Founder and Chief Technology Officer at HeartFlow, explores how artificial intelligence (AI) is helping to fix the gender disparities in healthcare.
Women in Engineering Day: How has the pandemic impacted gender diversity?
To mark International Women in Engineering Day 2021, several senior tech execs discuss how the pandemic has impacted gender diversity in the industry.
Why do we need gender inclusive institutions?
Assistant Professor Rachel Brulé, Global Development Policy at Boston University, says that COVID exposed existing inequalities and explains why gender inclusive institutions can help.
Horizon Europe applicants must show gender equality plan to get funding
From 2022, Horizon Europe funding applications by public bodies, research organisations and higher education institutions will only be considered if they have a gender equality plan.
#ChooseToChallenge: International Women’s Day challenges gender bias
Nine industry experts discuss why it is important to challenge gender bias, stereotypes and discrimination in the workplace on International Women’s Day 2021 .
International Women’s Day: Tech experts discuss tackling gender biases
In recognition of International Women's Day, a range of influential experts in the technology sector discuss tackling gender biases in the industry.
How to tackle the gender gap in artificial intelligence
To celebrate International Women's Day on the 8th March, a diverse range of women across the AI sphere tell us what it’s like as a woman in the AI industry and provide practical tips for those looking to break-in.
Helping mothers return to work is a gender equality issue
Michaela Bruckmayer, analyst and Joanna Hofman, associate director at RAND Europe, discusses how taking a career break to have children comes with a cost to women in the EU and how thinking needs to change to best tackle the issue.
Let’s talk gender diversity in tech this Women’s Equality Day
This Women’s Equality Day, we speak to seven technology professionals on their experiences with gender equality in the workplace and advise organisations on how they can provide an inclusive working environment.
COVID-19: Women are losing the gender battleground once again
Faryal Minhas, Country Director for Iraq at Human Appeal tells us that women are losing the gender battleground once again because of the global pandemic restrictions.
Trans and gender-diverse individuals more likely to be autistic
The Autism Research Centre at the University of Cambridge found that trans and gender diverse adults are three to six times more likely to be diagnosed as autistic.