Women-only commune thrives with 'no men, no drama' rule
Robyn Yerian, 70, founded an all-female commune in Texas by accident. For $450 a month, 12 women share a peaceful, supportive community. Discover their unique way of life.
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Uefa Pro Licence barriers hinder women's coaching careers
Exclusive: Top coach Mariana Cabral reveals how Uefa's Pro Licence admission criteria and limited course places are causing women's opportunities to 'go down the drain'. Discover the systemic hurdles.
From 'Cosmically Ungifted' to Competent: A Football Journey
After 15 years of loving but struggling with football, a journalist in her mid-30s hires a coach to see if she can finally improve. Discover the mental and physical hurdles of learning a sport as an adult.
Landmark Dindigul Agreement Follows Garment Worker's Murder
The 2021 rape and murder of Jeyasre Kathiravel led to a historic, legally-binding pact to end gender-based violence in Tamil Nadu's garment factories. Discover the campaign's impact and the ongoing struggle for orders.
The pocket inequality between baby and mother's clothes
A mother's laundry day discovery about pocket disparity sparks a wider discussion on the history and politics of women's clothing design. Read her take on maternity wear and functionality.
Barriers to Senior Black Professionals Begin Outside Work
Gavin Lewis of BlackFinch explains the systemic barriers limiting senior Black talent in UK finance. Discover the data and the needed solutions. Read more.
Trans Man: Top Surgery Saved My Life After 6-Year Wait
Oscar Sharples shares his journey from a suicide attempt at 16 to life-saving top surgery, highlighting the crisis of 42,000 trans people waiting for NHS gender care.
Trans woman says T4T relationship changed her dating life
Dee Whitnell shares how intimacy with a fellow trans person revealed the profound difference between bare-minimum allyship from cis men and true, affirming acceptance. Read her powerful story.
Chloé Zhao: Hollywood model stifles 'feminine consciousness'
Oscar-winner Chloé Zhao questions Hollywood's inclusivity as a new report finds only nine women directed 2025's top 100 US films. Discover her insights and the industry's gender diversity crisis.
Football Clubs Closest to Airport Runways Revealed
Discover which football grounds are just a stone's throw from airport runways, from Gibraltar's Victoria Stadium to Belfast's Oval. Plus, the goal not caught on camera and the longest substitution chain.
Why Scandinavian Women's Football Fell Behind the WSL
Once dominant, Scandinavian clubs now lag behind Europe's elite. We analyse the financial and structural gaps, and ask if Nordic women's football can ever compete again.
US Federal Workers Sue Over Ban on Transgender Healthcare
A group of US federal employees has filed a legal complaint against the Trump administration's policy denying insurance coverage for gender-affirming care, calling it sex-based discrimination. Read the full story.
Women's Prize 30th Anniversary Sparks Literary Gender Debate
As the Women's Prize marks 30 years, we examine if male writers are being sidelined in fiction. Explore the data and expert insights on publishing's gender landscape. Read the full analysis.
Women's Global Resistance: From Rojava to Iceland
Amid global threats to women's rights, feminist resistance is flourishing in unexpected places like Syria's Rojava and Iceland. Discover how grassroots movements are pushing back.
Nigeria top Afcon group, Uganda use three goalkeepers
Nigeria finished the Africa Cup of Nations group stage with a perfect record, beating a 10-man Uganda 3-1. Tanzania also progressed to the last 16 after a dramatic draw with Tunisia.
FGM survivor: 'I saw knives and knew what would happen'
Valerie Lolomari shares her harrowing experience of female genital mutilation as a child in Nigeria. Now an MBE and founder of Women of Grace, she fights to end FGM and gender-based violence.
How a video saved Afghan women from a Taliban raid
Exiled activist Zarmina Paryani reveals how a desperate video thwarted a Taliban arrest in Kabul. Her story exposes the brutal crackdown on women's protests in Afghanistan.
Equal pay for female council workers tops £1bn
Settlements for female council staff in roles like cleaners and carers have exceeded £1.1bn, with thousands more claims expected. The GMB union warns councils to negotiate or face huge bills.
Soap stars Amy Walsh and Toby-Alexander Smith expecting baby girl
Emmerdale actress Amy Walsh and EastEnders star husband Toby-Alexander Smith have announced they're expecting a baby girl in 2026. See their sweet gender reveal and co-star reactions.
UK's Shared Parental Leave Fails a Decade After Launch
Ten years on, less than 5% of eligible parents use Shared Parental Leave. Experts call it a 'lost decade' for progress. Discover why the policy failed and what change is needed.
Ireland's Gender Recognition Act: A Decade On
Ten years after Ireland's landmark Gender Recognition Act, a once-uncontroversial law faces growing scrutiny. Explore the journey from consensus to contention.
Trump Administration Moves to Restrict Trans Rights and Healthcare
The Trump administration escalates its campaign against transgender people, with the FDA targeting gender-affirming products and RFK Jr proposing a ban on youth care. Analysis of the policies and their human impact.
Queensland bans puberty blockers for gender dysphoria
Queensland passes law banning puberty blockers for gender dysphoria in under-18s from 2031. Read the full details on the controversial new legislation and its implications.
Levy Review Calls for Overhaul of NHS Youth Gender Services
A major independent review calls for urgent reform of NHS gender identity services for children and young people in England, prioritising holistic care and evidence-based treatment. Read the full findings.
Trump Admin Bans Gender-Affirming Care for Minors
The Trump administration unveils sweeping actions to eliminate transition-related medical care for minors, targeting Medicaid funding and FDA regulations. Read the latest.
Congress votes on first national bans for youth gender care
US health workers condemn two House bills aiming to criminalise and defund gender-affirming care for minors, warning they will 'hurt people' and increase suicide risk.
Prashasti Singh's Divine Feminine at Soho Theatre
Comedian Prashasti Singh explores modern India, gender politics and singledom in her compelling show 'Divine Feminine' at London's Soho theatre until 20 December.
Gender Care Gap: Do Men Leave Ill Wives More Often?
Examining the painful stereotype that men abandon sick partners. Featuring real stories from long Covid and cancer survivors, plus expert analysis on relationship strain.
Labour bars trans women from main 2026 women's conference
Labour will bar trans women from the main hall of its 2026 women's conference, denying voting rights. The party seeks a legal compromise after a Supreme Court ruling.
Football Regulator to Investigate Bad Owners from Next Week
The new Independent Football Regulator will begin investigating unsuitable club owners from 12 December, with powers to remove them. New era for football governance begins.
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