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Top 50 Women to Watch in culture

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

The Cultural Leadership Programme has released a list of 50 Women to Watch after a search for the cultural sector’s top 50 future female leaders.

Public want more women MPs

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

Nearly two-thirds of the public (63 per cent) think there are too few women in Parliament, Minister for Women and Equality Harriet Harman will say in a debate in the House of Commons today to mark International Women’s Day.

HSBC launches women in business website and networking event

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

Two key speakers Lynne Franks, who started Frank PR, and Ruby Wax, in her new capacity as a leadership coach, led an evening of stories, discussion, networking and insights at the launch.

Fawcett Society responds to Gordon Brown’s podcast

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

The Fawcett Society has welcomed the Prime Minister’s call for action on getting more women in to Britain’s board rooms.

British women still feel they face inequality in the workplace

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

Women today still claim to face inequalities in their companies, according to a survey conducted by Monster.co.uk.

A trip to 10 Downing Street on International Women’s Day

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

Max Benson, co-founder of everywoman, reflects on a breakfast discussion at 10 Downing Street hosted by Minister of State for Trade, Investment and Small Business Lord Davies.

Helping women in developing countries

Monday, March 8th, 2010

Women grow 60 to 80 per cent of the food in developing nations and are breadwinners in one in three homes worldwide. Yet women and children in developing countries are most vulnerable to food insecurity.

Happy International Women’s Day

Monday, March 8th, 2010

Hundreds of thousands of women (and men) around the world will today be celebrating women’s achievements with large-scale events, art exhibitions, plays, stand-up comedy, and more informal ‘girly nights’.