Women Reaping Rewards from US Labor Boom
Women’s wages in the US have grown faster than men’s for six months, with a 4.4% increase in February, though women’s pay still lags behind men’s overall.
Oscar Nomination for Film on India’s Marginalized Women Writing with Fire
Khabar Lahariya, an all-women team from marginalized communities, has won acclaim for their documentary, now Oscar-nominated, showcasing their impactful journalism in India’s heartland.
Indian Women Storm Male Investor Club
Ragini Das left Zomato to start leap.club, a network for women entrepreneurs. Her initial funding was just under $1M, and she’s now seeking major institutional investment despite biases.
Mary Pittman among the Top 25 Women Leaders in Healthcare
Dr. Mary A. Pittman, CEO of the Public Health Institute, has been named one of Modern Healthcare’s top 25 women leaders for her impactful work on Covid-19 and health equity.
US Marks Equal Pay Day amid Pay Disparities
On Equal Pay Day, President Biden pushed for new rules to boost pay equity by eliminating salary history from hiring decisions, aiming to close the wage gap between men and women.
US 'Women of Courage' Honorees Include Pro-democracy Leaders, Jailed Journalist
The US State Department honored 12 women worldwide with the International Women of Courage Award, recognizing their leadership and sacrifices for others despite various challenges.
Lea von Bidder, Ava Make Life, Pregnancy Easier for Women
Ava Science Inc., co-founded by Lea von Bidder, created a bracelet that helps women monitor fertility effortlessly, revolutionizing how they track their reproductive health.
Congress Passes Bill to Reinforce Women’s Protection
Congress has reauthorized the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), aiming to boost protections against domestic violence and sexual assault and improve resources for survivors.
Women’s Participation in US Can Boost GDP by $1 Trillion: Moody’s
Moody's report suggests that expanding women's labor market participation in the US could boost the economy by $11 trillion over the next decade, highlighting gender disparities in job recovery.
Celebrating Women’s History Month 2022 with WomELLE
Celebrate Women’s History Month by joining our panel discussion, She’s Possible. Meet inspiring women leaders and entrepreneurs on March 30 and get motivated to achieve your own goals.
48% Single Women in the US Supported Racial Justice Protests
In 2020, nearly 50% of single women in the U.S. supported racial justice causes, surpassing single men and married couples, according to a report by the Women’s Philanthropy Institute.
Culture, Covid and Domestic Violence Delay Women’s Advance in Mexico
In early 2000s Mexico, women faced barriers to leadership roles, with warnings and resistance from male-dominated sectors, as highlighted by economy minister Tatiana Clouthier.