News by subject: WOM

Knix and Professional Beach Volleyball Olympian Brandie Wilkerson are taking a bold stand to challenge negative connotations of menstruation in sports by adding a red period to her attire. The symbol, visible on her body during the ongoing Volleyball...

On December 8, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, along with Katrine Conroy, Minister of Finance in British Columbia, and Kelli Paddon, Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity in British Columbia, will make...

The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, issued the following statement today on the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women:  "December 6, 1989, is a day that shook Canada to its core. On...

The group exhibition highlighting the work of the five initial winners of the 2023 MNBAQ Contemporary Art Award ? Maria Ezcurra, Anahita Norouzi, Celia Perrin Sidarous, Eve Tagny, and Sara A.Tremblay ? continues until January 7, 2024, thanks to RBC...

Linnea Windel, President and CEO of VNA Health Care, was recently awarded a Silver Stevie® Award for Woman of the Year ? Healthcare at the 20th annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business. The Stevie Awards for Women in Business honor the achievements...

Vonage, a global leader in cloud communications helping businesses accelerate their digital transformation and a part of Ericsson , today announced that Joy Corso, Chief Marketing Officer & Head of Integration, has won the 2023 Aragon Research Women...

Respect Wellness, known for its innovative CBD products targeting menopause symptoms, unveils 'Smooth,' a luxurious facial balm that provides a transformative skincare experience for women navigating the complexities of hormonal changes and aging....

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women: "On this National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women, we remember the 14 young...

StubHub, the marketplace with the world's largest selection of live events, today released its 2023 Year in Live Experiences report, highlighting the stories and trends that made this year distinct, including the year's best-selling live music and...

Maven Clinic, the world's largest virtual clinic for women and families, today published a first-of-its-kind peer-reviewed study in Obstetrics and Gynecology...

Driving the new workplace by connecting companies with experienced diverse candidates, Boulo announced today that it now offers an affordable talent acquisition subscription that combines technology and human touch. Enabling companies to access...

Innerspace Counseling, New Jersey's Premiere Intensive Mental Health Program Provider, is excited to announce the launch of their groundbreaking Perinatal Wellness Program (PWP). The program, which is now accepting referrals, is the first of its kind...

Knix and Professional Beach Volleyball Olympian Brandie Wilkerson are taking a bold stand to challenge negative connotations of menstruation in sports by adding a red period to her attire. The symbol, visible on her body during the ongoing Volleyball...

Lexitas, a leading provider of technology-enabled litigation services and a portfolio company of funds advised by Apax, is pleased to announce the appointment of Linda Addison to the Lexitas Board of Directors....

Oova, Inc., the leading women's health platform revolutionizing remote hormone monitoring, announced today the launch of its at-home Perimenopause Hormone Kit. The kit is complete with urine-based, multi-hormone biomarkers including estrogen (E3G)...

Today, the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, YWCA Toronto, joined by more than 100 organizations, released an open letter urging the provincial government to declare Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and Gender-Based...

In northeast Nigeria, fourteen years of violence by the insurgency group Boko Haram has left a painful and lasting mark on the childhoods, safety and education of countless girls and women, with schools and family homes being...

In northeast Nigeria, fourteen years of violence by the insurgency group Boko Haram has left a painful and lasting mark on the childhoods, safety and education of countless girls and women, with schools and family homes being regularly...

In northeast Nigeria, fourteen years of violence by the insurgency group Boko Haram has left a painful and lasting mark on the childhoods, safety and education of countless girls and women, with schools and family homes being...

Verity Credit Union, the Seattle-based $859 million asset financial institution with a focus on socially responsible and community-rooted banking, proudly announces that its CEO, Tonita Webb has been named one of the "Most Powerful Women in Credit...

The 5th Annual Sports Power Brunch: Celebrating the Most Powerful Women in Sportstm announced today Coca-Cola® Zero Sugar as the Presenting Sponsor for the highly anticipated event taking place on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at ARIA Resort & Casino...

Today, Moms First, a national non-profit fighting for the structural supports moms need to thrive, launched PaidLeave.ai, a first of its kind pilot to help parents in New York state access and apply for paid family leave benefits. Developed...

Today, Scotiabank celebrates five years of empowering women clients through The Scotiabank Women Initiative® by providing equitable access to financial and professional growth opportunities, enabling women to succeed on their own terms. The...

Meridian in Michigan, a wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation and a leading health insurer providing quality, affordable coverage to Michigan residents, and the Centene Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Centene Corporation, announced...

It is with great joy that Genesis Healthtm, the health care division of Genesis Global Grouptm, and New Jersey-based Montclair Breast Centertm announce a special celebration in honor of the esteemed Dr. Elissa J. Santoro for her 85th birthday. Dr....

As the festive season approaches, finding the perfect gift for the culinary connoisseur in your life becomes a delightful pursuit. This year, surprise cooking and grilling enthusiasts with a curated selection of innovative gifts that cater to their...

Despite women business owners contributing about $150 billion to the Canadian economy, they continue to face barriers in their entrepreneurial journeys, according to a new report by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)....

In the scorching hot and dry Mudug region of Somalia, 16-year-old Bisharo* sits in a cool room surrounded by 19 of her female classmates during the afternoon school break. The girls are attending a mentoring session in their newly built Girls'...

Syrena Williams, founder of The One Experiencetm has announced open registration for the multi-day, God-centered event. The purpose-filled sessions feature national speakers and experts delivering insightful teachings on a variety of mental,...

U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice, today announced the 2024 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care evaluation to assist expectant parents, in consultation with their doctors, in making informed...

Women in Capital Markets (WCM), a national not-for-profit advocacy organization that works to accelerate equity, diversity and inclusion in finance, announced the winners of its 2023 Leadership Awards during an Awards Reception in Toronto earlier...

The total metastatic HR+/HER2? breast cancer market size in the 7MM was estimated to be nearly USD 9.1 billion in 2022, which is expected to show positive growth by 2032. The emergence of several novel CDK4/6 inhibitors in the ER+/HER2? breast cancer...

Amplify Her® Foundation today announced that it will grant a combined total of $1 million to New York City nonprofits working to advance the leadership of women and girls across the boroughs. Amplify Her® Foundation is a new private grantmaking...

The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence, spanning from November 25 to December 10, is an opportunity to recommit to speaking up against all sorts of acts of gender-based violence. There is a real, ongoing crisis of gender-based...

Health Net, one of California's most experienced Medi-Cal managed care health plans and a wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation, awarded a $150,000 grant to support the creation of the California Coalition for Black Birth Justice (the...

At an emotion-filled ceremony held 34 years after the anti-feminist murders of December 6, 1989, Polytechnique Montréal today awarded the Order of the White Rose Scholarship to Zhouhang (Amelia) Dai, an engineering student who is committed to...

Bio Recovery Group LLC, a leading biohazard cleanup company, today announced that Victoria Vallone, 29, has become its Managing Member and has been named its Chief Executive Officer....

Frazier & Deeter (FD), a Top 50 accounting and advisory firm, was named a Best Firm for Equity in Leadership by the Accounting MOVE Project. FD is the only firm based in the Southeast to receive this honor ten times. "35% of our partners and...

Upgraded Points is unwrapping each state's cup of cheer in its latest study: The Most Popular Holiday Cocktails in Every State....

CarrTech Corp., a woman-owned startup and Qualified Maryland Biotechnology Company (QMBC), is poised to revolutionize the way healthcare providers administer medicines from glass ampoules, making the process safer and faster while reducing associated...

Maud Cohen, President of Polytechnique Montréal, and Michèle Prévost, Chair of the Order of the White Rose Selection Jury and Full Professor, invite the media to attend the 9th Edition of the Order of the White Rose Scholarship Ceremony, which will...

In a groundbreaking national initiative aimed at celebrating the remarkable achievements of Canada Soccer's Women's National Team legend Christine Sinclair, Frito Lay Canada is paying homage to Christine's career by encouraging and inspiring young...

On December 4, Lisa Hepfner, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, and the Honourable Sherry Wilson, New Brunswick's Minister responsible for Women's Equality, will make an announcement supporting the...

On December 1, 2023, Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB) successfully held the 2023 Women in Leadership Forum with participation from UNESCO and support from Development Reimagined. The forum convened 140,000 viewers across 8 media...

In the dynamic landscape of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, where technological innovation shapes success, European tech expert Agathe Daae-Qvale unveils her groundbreaking book, "Digitized Product Management: A Guide to Reinventing Your Business...

Popilush, the dynamic and trend-setting shapewear brand, has launched a fresh series of outerwear onesies, meticulously designed to accommodate a variety of situations. The brand's unwavering dedication to body positivity and comfortable confidence...

'Tis the season of giving, and The National Council for Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls (The National Council) and Families for Justice as Healing (FJAH) are happy to announce their annual Reimagining Communities Toy Drive for...

Today marks the fifth annual Women's Brain Health Day in Canada, serving as a powerful reminder that several brain health disorders, including Alzheimer's disease, depression, and anxiety occur more frequently in women than in men. ...

Two leaders from PRA Group, Inc. , a publicly traded global leader in acquiring and collecting nonperforming loans, were honored in the 20th annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business. PRA Group UK Head of Customer Services Vikki Wilkins has been...

Thirty-two female student-athletes filed a detailed sex discrimination class action over 100 pages long against the University of Oregon today for depriving women of equal treatment and benefits, equal athletic aid, and equal opportunities to...