News by subject: WOM

March of Dimes, the leading organization fighting for the health of moms and babies, has awarded two doctors the Basil O'Connor Starter Scholar Research Awards, the organization's signature grants for up-and-coming scientists embarking on lifelong...

The National Council for Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls understands the BOP has decided to close FCI Dublin. The only humane and ethical way to atone for the atrocities perpetrated there is to let the women who suffered go...

The Alberta Insurance Council (AIC) is pleased to announce that Amina Deiab has been named the AIC's new Chief Executive Officer, effective April 22, 2024....

Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Elizabeth K. Hawthorne is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Professional for her contributions as a Cybersecurity Educator and Advocate for Women in Tech. Dr. Hawthorne, a trailblazing figure in the world of...

Inc. has selected Joanna Smith-Griffin, the founder and CEO of AllHere, a global leader in artificial intelligence for K-12 education, for the 2024 Inc. Female Founders 250 list. The list celebrates dynamic, inspiring, and trailblazing women...

Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo) announced today that the AIMCo Foundation for Financial Education (AIMCo Foundation) has introduced four new equity-focused scholarships. Part of broader multi-year funding agreements with the...

Carol's Daughter proudly celebrates the fourth year of its groundbreaking Black Maternal Health Initiative, Love Delivered. Love Delivered has been dedicated to improving maternal health for Black birthing people, and will continue to empower,...

The Spearhead Group, a leader in the spirits packaging industry, is thrilled to announce a rebrand to reflect its global presence with regional CEOs in the United States, Italy, Mexico, and India and packaging partners around the world. This...

The Leadership Center for Excellence and Leadership Fairfax named Heather Pressler, Ph.D. and Founder of BlueHuki, a 2024 Northern Virginia 40 Under 40 Honoree. This program celebrates emerging leaders who showcase exceptional and impactful...

The National Institute for Reproductive Health (NIRH) and NIRH Action Fund (AF) is proud to announce the honorees for the 2024 Champions of Choice awards luncheon to be held on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, from 12:00pm ? 2:00pm ET at Ziegfeld Ballroom...

ABADÁ-Capoeira San Francisco (ACSF), the Bay Area's first non-profit organization dedicated to recovering, preserving, and promoting Afro-Brazilian arts and culture, will present CIGARRA & Guerreiras Nessa Arte May 3-5 at San Francisco's Z SPACE. The...

Coming off the record-setting payouts of the 2023 racing season, Women in Motorsports North America (WIMNA) is excited to once again offer $200,000 in contingency money supporting women pursuing racing careers in NASCAR-sanctioned racing series. The...

iTalent Digital announced today that CEO and Founder Renée La Londe was named to Inc.'s seventh annual Female Founders list, honoring 250 women whose innovations and ideas are shaping the world into a better place. Each year, Inc. editors review...

The Washing Machine Project, a grassroots organization that provides off-grid manual washing machines to people in low-income and displaced communities, announced today it is collaborating with the Whirlpool Foundation to deliver thousands of...

Paralyzed Veterans of America honored Senator Elizabeth Dole with the distinguished 2024 Gordon H. Mansfield Congressional Leadership Award during an evening VIP reception at the Igniting Change Gala. The star-studded affair celebrated Women...

Shapellx, a leading women's shapewear brand, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its latest INNER ARMOR shapewear collection at 12pm EDT on April 17. In anticipation of this exciting release, Shapellx is offering an exclusive pre-sale...

Black Women for Wellness, in collaboration with the African American Infant and Maternal Mortality Prevention Initiative and California Black Women's Health Project, launched a city-wide projection activation to kick off Black Maternal Health Week...

AFTER Magazine?the first magazine publication for non-drinkers, the sober curious, and anyone examining their relationship with alcohol?proudly announces the release of its Spring 2024 issue, showcasing insightful articles and inspiring content for...

BK Kalra, President and CEO of Genpact , a global professional services and solutions firm delivering outcomes that shape the future, joins more than 80 global CEOs to be a part of the Catalyst CEO Champions For Change, a transformational...

NaaS Technology , the first U.S. listed EV charging service company in China, recently announced its new status as a global member of the United Nations Women's Empowerment Principles (WEPs). The company pledges to advance gender equality and...

In 2024, Greater Toronto and Montreal home price appreciation expected to outpace former frontrunner, Calgary First-quarter highlights: National aggregate home price expected to rise 9.0% year over year in Q4 of 2024 (up from previous forecast of...

Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP is a finalist for 23 Euromoney Legal Media Group's 2024 "Women in Business Law Awards": 12 individual women attorney awards, seven firmwide awards, and four jurisdiction-specific firm...

The Women In Trucking Association (WIT), Truckstop and Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) announced today Sarah Ruffcorn president of Trinity Logistics as the winner of the 10th annual...

The National Women's Show presented by Mayfair Diagnostics is happening on April 13 & 14 at the BMO Centre, Stampede Park. The National Women's Show is the perfect place for every woman to leave behind the stresses of daily life and immerse herself...

Dr. Jamila K. Taylor, President and CEO of the Institute for Women's Policy Research (IWPR) and a nationally recognized expert on Black maternal health, issued the following statement today ahead of National Black Maternal Health Week...

One of the automotive industry's most celebrated campaigns has arrived for its 8th year, with RNR Tire Express (RNR), the leading franchise retailer for tires and custom wheels, announcing that nominations have officially opened for the 2024 Mother's...

Today, Baby Dove builds on its continued commitment to help close the Black maternal care gap with the launch of its Expecting Care campaign. Focused on an impactful portrait series featuring five Black Birth Equity Fund recipients, the Expecting...

For Black Maternal Health Week 2024, U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice, today recognized High-Performing Maternity Care Hospitals' success in supporting Black maternal health....

Parks Associates' latest research finds 52% of US internet households indicate automating savings and remotely controlling lights, thermostats, and appliances to save energy are valuable or highly valuable benefits for smart home devices. The...

Following its award-winning film festival run, producer Catherine Gray announced that the documentary "Show Her The Money" has embarked on a 50-city grassroots global tour to shed light on the plight of women entrepreneurs who aren't getting their...

Northwest Medical Arts (NWMA) invites the community to celebrate one year of making Puget Sound beautiful at their anniversary event on Saturday, April 20th from 2-5pm at 5350 Orchard Street W., Suite #202 in University Place. The year's best deals...

Laurie's Pie Bar, renowned for its handcrafted pies since 2016, announces a franchise program to expand nationwide, beginning with Nevada, Arizona, and Texas. The new franchises will offer premium, handmade pies, coffee, ice cream, and optional beer...

The Planning Center is delighted to announce that it has been named one of InvestmentNews' Best Places to Work for Financial Advisors in 2024 for the second consecutive year and the third time overall. This prestigious accolade recognizes The...

Brave Healer Productions announces the release of Hot Mess to Hot Mom: Transformational Tools for Thriving After Childbirth and Beyond, a funny, down-to-earth guide for everything women need after giving birth and beyond. With a team led by Tara De...

In the news release, Fors Marsh Prioritizes U.S. Maternity Care Shortage with Innovative Onsite Birth Doula Employee Benefits, in Partnership with Stork Club, issued 10-Apr-2024 by Stork Club Fertility, Inc over PR Newswire, we are advised by the...

Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS), the nonprofit organization dedicated to the recruitment, retention and advancement of women in cybersecurity, today unveiled its groundbreaking 2023 State of Inclusion in Cybersecurity Report. In collaboration with DEI...

Jhpiego, a global health organization dedicated to improving the health and well-being of women and their families worldwide, is thrilled to announce the honorees and special guests for its highly anticipated "Laughter is the Best Medicine" Gala....

Fors Marsh, a company comprised of researchers, advisors and communicators working together to shape systems that shape our lives, has expanded their partnership with Stork Club by offering nationwide onsite birth doula care coverage for their...

Women seeking to enhance their midlife health without enduring the spectrum of perimenopausal to menopausal symptoms will find solutions at the WisePause Wellness Summit, taking place on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at the Skirball Cultural Center...

Medavie Blue Cross (MBC) has partnered with sanoLiving to provide sanoMidLife to its members - a platform that will support women through every stage of their menopause journey.  ...

Giant Food, the leading greater Washington, D.C. regional grocery chain, today announces the release of its fourth annual Better Neighbor Report, which spotlights the company's efforts to serve its customers, associates, and communities. The fourth...

Gonna Need Milk proudly announces a first-of-its-kind Fortnite circuit offering the largest women's esports prize pool in North America, The Milk Cup. The Milk Cup is a groundbreaking women's Fortnite series that furthers Gonna Need Milk's commitment...

In this episode of Women Lead TV, DeLinda Forsythe, founder and former CEO of Innovative Commercial Environments (ICE), will discuss how to craft value-based corporate strategies that inspire, attract, and...

Femme It Forward (FIF), the multi-format music and entertainment company dedicated to celebrating, educating, empowering, and mentoring female visionaries, announces the expansion of its mentorship endeavors with the launch of "MUSE" (Musicians...

Inc. today announced its seventh annual Female Founders list, honoring a bold group of 250 women whose innovations and ideas are shaping the world into a better place. The list included Christie Lagally, founder and CEO of Seattle Food Tech, Inc.,...

The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, issued the following statement today on the International Day of Pink. "17 years ago, two students in Nova Scotia chose kindness. The seemingly small action turned into a...

The International Awards Associate (IAA), together with the TITAN Women in Business Awards, are proud to announce that Lauren Von, CEO and founder of Quintessa Marketing, won the Gold Award in the Female Entrepreneur of the Year (Business > 10...

A new study published in the Lancet discovery science journal eClinicalMedicine has confirmed that a novel natural supplement?invented, researched, developed and commercialized at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)?prevents postpartum...

Nucleus Healthcare (Nucleus), a premier staffing and recruitment agency based in Philadelphia has become a woman-owned business. Current CEO, Lynn Bruder, acquired Nucleus through NuForce, LLC, dba Nucleus Healthcare....

Inc. today announced its seventh annual Female Founders list, honoring 250 extraordinary women whose innovations and ideas are shaping the world to be a better place....