New Precedent for Gender Norms in Saudi Arabia
Rayyanah Barnawi broke gender and atmospheric barriers by becoming the first Saudi Woman to travel into space.
It’s Time to Close the Gender Gap in Medical Research
For as long as we can remember, medical research performed on men has been applied to women, who are biologically wired completely differently.
Interview with Corinne Cahen
Corinne Cahen, Minister for Family Affairs & Integration, sits with Revathy Menon to share why she got into politics, how she has become the face of this year’s campaign to involve foreigners to register and vote as well as her views on women & women’s empowerment.
Ben Hania Flourishes at Cannes Film Festival
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.
Women in Media
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.
5 Yoga Postures for a Healthy Back
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.
The Inequalities of Global Healthcare for Women & Children
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.
The Mentor: Barbara Daroca
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.
Bumble CEO Whitney Wolfe-Herd
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.
The Weaponisation of Women’s Attire
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.
