July 2026

Feminist foreign policies have moved from a Swedish experiment to an international movement spanning development, peace, trade, climate and diplomacy. Their credibility now depends on whether governments apply feminist principles …

Women are trained for jobs in care, health, beauty, education, retail and customer service. But who trains the organisations employing them? Pink-collar skilling must improve women’s capabilities and the workplaces …

Women influence housing decisions, work across architecture, finance, sustainability and property services, yet hold only 1–2% of leadership roles in Indian real estate. The industry does not lack capable women. …

The UK Government has launched a 15-week consultation on reforming the equal-pay system. Proposals cover pay transparency, enforcement, outsourced workers and stronger protections against discrimination.

India relies on women to teach children, deliver healthcare, provide care and support essential public services. Yet many jobs associated with women remain poorly paid. The problem is not simply …

The Supreme Court has ordered States and Union Territories to provide functional washrooms for women lawyers across court complexes. The direction protects dignity, but also raises an uncomfortable question: why …

Morocco has become the first country in the Arab region and the second in Africa to adopt a national strategy for the care economy, covering unpaid care, care services, decent …

Genderwashing is the gap between what organisations say about gender equality and what women actually experience at work. Here is how to spot it.

Men and women may be similarly likely to change employers, but new research suggests men are better able to use outside opportunities to negotiate higher pay while staying. The finding …

Unconditional cash transfers to women are not a magic solution, but they can change daily choice, dignity and bargaining power when designed well.