04/06/2022
What an achievement! Nepalese-born Lhakpa Sherpa climbed Mount Everest for the 10th time at the age of 48. This incredible story makes her the 1st woman to do so; some happy news this day:
Lhakpa Sherpa: Woman climbs Everest for record tenth time
You could say single mother Lhakpa Sherpa is used to overcoming obstacles in her life.
05/03/2022
Still, in 2022 this sort of thing repeatedly happens. Have you ever experienced this kind of situation?
03/03/2022
1 year ago to this day. WE will not let the crime go unpunished. Say her name.
Sarah Everard one year on: The people trying to make change
The 33-year-olds death sparked conversations in town planning, app-design and policing.
07/12/2021
An interesting look at where men fit in with feminism from The Mancunion How far do you agree?
Feminism: Where do men belong? - The Mancunion
University of Manchester Feminist Collective discuss where men belong in the world of feminism and choosing to identify as a feminist
05/12/2021
Amazing work by student Ella Lambert! She began sewing reusable sanitary products in the first nationwide lockdown and is now running a team of 1,000 volunteers! Read more below:
Period poverty: Bristol Uni student helps refugees
University of Bristol student Ella Lambert's project now has 1,000 volunteers around the world.
02/12/2021
Numbers do not define a woman or her worth. Excellent illustrations made by Lainey Molnar:
28/11/2021
Astronaut Jessica Watkins will become the first black woman to complete a long-term mission aboard the International Space Station! Read more about her career below:
Astronaut Jessica Watkins
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24/11/2021
Fancy some uplifting, pro-female news? Eleonore Laloux has become the 1st woman born with Down syndrome to become a municipal counsellor in France! She has been recognised in the Order of Merit for helping the country see disabilities differently:
Éléonore Laloux changes lives as first French public official with Down syndrome
In Arras, France, a city council member is making history as the city’s public official in charge of inclusion and happiness. Éléonore Laloux is the first and only person with Down syndrome to be elected to public office in the country. Laloux was recently awarded membership in the National Orde...
01/10/2021
It's hard being a woman in the world right now. That's why it's even more important that we focus on all the women out there doing amazing things to the world! Jenifer Colpas co-founded Tierra Grata- a non-profit organisation that provides access to clean water and lighting to rural communities in Columbia! Her work has already helped over 10,000 people!
Jennifer Colpas
GivingTuesday is a global movement that reimagines a world built upon shared humanity and radical generosity.
25/09/2021
Whilst the situation in Afghanistan is harrowing for women and girls, the all-female robotics team "The Afghan Dreamers" have continued their education and training over in Qatar after feeling the takeover!
Who are the "Afghan Dreamers", the teenage robotics team that received asylum in Mexico - Archyde
© AFP Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrad received the young women upon their arrival in Mexico. They are called the “Afghan Dreamers” (the Afghan dreamers) and ... Read more
17/09/2021
News isn't always bad! Mexico City announced last week that they will replace a statue of Christopher Columbus with one of indigenous women. The new statue will aim to represent "social justice" after powerful women in history:
Mexico City to replace Christopher Columbus statue with one of indigenous woman
The structure will be relocated to a "worthy" place and its former position dedicated to a monument that delivers "social justice".
11/09/2021
You've no doubt by now heard the fantastic achievements made by Emma Raducanu in tennis! A wonderful role model for all our young women and girls!
Annabel Croft makes Emma Raducanu US Open final prediction
Raducanu faces fellow teenager Leylah Fernandez in the final.