Formerly known as the “International Film Festival,” the Cannes Film Festival roars for two weeks every May. This year marks 76 years of the festival, and Tunisian director Kaouther Ben Hania is making some major waves.
The lack of female representation in Luxembourg media is “horrifying,” says CNFL executive Anik Raskin.
Gender stereotypes are being “reinforced,” says the Minister for Equality between Men and Women.
Nothing concrete is being done, say female journalists and media professionals.
Written by Margaret Ferns
Even if you didn’t run the marathon this weekend; all those endorphins have probably given you a fitness
high. No matter what exercise you do this week it will have a positive effect on your mood. For Yoga
lovers, the endorphins released whilst exercising are just a tiny part of the practice’s benefits. Yoga is
known to help with stress, flexibility and on a deeper level, a better connection to one’s soul.
According to a new report by the World Health Organisation (WHO), published at the start of May, the global progress in reducing the rates of premature deaths of pregnant women, mothers and babies has flatlined for a staggering eight years due to the decreasing investment being made into maternal and newborn health.
After a decade structuring large international financial transactions, Barbara answered the call of her true purpose: creating connections by putting words to work. She loves to try new ideas that challenge the status quo to support her differentiating communications initiatives. Since 2012 Bárbara has lead teams of professionals with a wide range of responsibilities in the areas of communications and brand management, and she is ING’s company secretary in Luxembourg.
Whitney Wolfe-Herd is the founder and CEO of Bumble, the dating app that empowers women to take the lead in the world of online dating. She is a true force to be reckoned with in the tech industry and her journey to the top is nothing short of inspiring.
A short skirt, high heels, and red lipstick. A sports bra, running shorts, and sneakers. A turtleneck sweater, long skirt, and hijab. All of these outfits were worn by women assaulted and killed at the hands of men. They are different in fabric, style, and occasion, but there is one thing that all of these outfits have in common: they are scapegoats for men’s accountability.
Sophia Kianni is a 20-year-old student studying climate science and public policy at Stanford University. She also represents the U.S as the youngest member of the inaugural United Nations Youth Advisory Group on Climate Change.
Diet culture, anxiety and social media are just some of the reasons as to why we can have such a complicated relationship with our bodies. Diana Reid shares her tips and reminds us that our bodies are okay, we promise!
TW: Diet culture and societal body shaming.
These are just a few of our favourite female owned businesses in Luxembourg! Get out there and support your local girl gang!
Thank you for your support…we can’t do it without you!
