Gender Archives - Positive News Good journalism about good things Tue, 16 Jul 2024 15:35:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.positive.news/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cropped-P.N_Icon_Navy-150x150.png Gender Archives - Positive News 32 32 The ball in his court: the coach on a mission to diversify tennis https://www.positive.news/society/the-ball-in-his-court-the-coach-on-a-mission-to-diversify-tennis/ Fri, 05 Jul 2024 11:05:25 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=485652 As Wimbledon returns, we catch up with tennis coach Arum Akom, who is pushing for change in his beloved sport

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Women in the DRC are pushing for land rights, and curbing gender-based violence in the process https://www.positive.news/world/women-in-the-drc-are-pushing-for-land-rights-and-curbing-gender-based-violence-in-the-process/ Fri, 29 Mar 2024 10:00:19 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=475468 For centuries, male land inheritance in the DRC has stymied women’s access to their own livelihoods. In one region, women are pushing back

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Lego to remove gender bias from its toys after enlightening child survey https://www.positive.news/society/lego-to-remove-gender-bias-from-its-toys/ Wed, 26 Jan 2022 16:14:47 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=383041 Research found that stereotypes in Lego hinder girls, boys and their parents. So the Danish firm vowed to do something about it

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How an alliance of female leaders is helping close the gender gap https://www.positive.news/society/how-an-alliance-of-female-leaders-is-helping-close-the-gender-gap/ Thu, 01 Oct 2020 12:54:15 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=334759 The Gender Alliance wants equality to be at the heart of the UN’s sustainable development goals. These five women are leading that drive

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The makers of Barbie bring out gender-neutral dolls https://www.positive.news/society/the-makers-of-barbie-bring-out-gender-neutral-dolls/ Tue, 11 Feb 2020 16:14:03 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=301434 The new line allows children to customise outfits without dictating gender stereotypes

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‘I walk with pride because of my daughter’ https://www.positive.news/society/education/i-walk-with-pride-because-of-my-daughter/ Wed, 11 Sep 2019 17:36:24 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=239328 A non-profit organisation that focuses on education and literacy is helping to empower women and girls in Asia and Africa

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Campaign for gender balance at music festivals to be extended after its success https://www.positive.news/lifestyle/arts/campaign-for-gender-balance-at-music-festivals-to-be-extended-after-its-success/ Tue, 25 Jun 2019 14:56:23 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=217374 The Keychange pledge is now open to any music organisations who want to pursue gender parity in music, from conservatoires, orchestras and broadcasters to concert halls, agents, labels and venues

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The word on the street: renaming landmarks to redefine who matters https://www.positive.news/society/the-word-on-the-street-renaming-landmarks-to-redefine-who-matters/ Mon, 20 May 2019 15:04:08 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=201038 From Brooklyn to Bristol, streets, buildings and landmarks are being named and renamed in a celebration of modern values. It’s important, say the instigators, because it shows who society chooses to honour

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Funding female entrepreneurs: the Peruvian businesswoman challenging a global financial sector that’s stacked against women https://www.positive.news/economics/funding-female-entrepreneurs-the-peruvian-businesswoman/ Thu, 02 May 2019 14:46:04 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=191119 ‘Women can transfer the skills we have from stretching the family income into running businesses,’ says Martha Sócola Morales, an entrepreneur from Peru

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Funding female entrepreneurs: the Sri Lankan coconut husk business owner https://www.positive.news/economics/funding-female-entrepreneurs-the-coconut-husk-business-owner-from-sri-lanka/ Tue, 30 Apr 2019 14:32:37 +0000 https://www.positive.news/?p=190404 ‘In the last bank I tried, the manager was a woman. She could clearly see that I was running a good business,’ says Sarojini, an entrepreneur from Sri Lanka

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