Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Africa’s first elected female head of state and former president of Liberia, has launched a new scheme to train a “wave” of women leaders in the continent. The Amujae Initiative, which means “we are going up” in Liberian local dialect, will, in its first year, provide mentorship to 15 women leaders. The …
Brehon Laws | Children and the status Women in early Ireland — Stair na hÉireann/History of Ireland
Prior to the Anglo-Norman invasions Ireland was home to between 80-140 independent petty kingdoms called túatha. A person’s idea of nationhood was local to their home túath and kin-group (fine). Each túath had its king elected from among its noble grades, each had their own customs and traditions, styles of dress, particular songs and legends… via …
Life expectancy drops among poorer women in England — BBC News – Health
It fell by 100 days in recent years in England, widening the gap between rich and poor, official data shows. via Life expectancy drops among poorer women in England — BBC News - Health
Menopause Meet Up — The Orkney News
The next session is on Tuesday 26th March at 7.30pm at the Lifestyles Area at the Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall. via Menopause Meet Up — The Orkney News
Umpire’s chat with Kyrgios creates U.S. Open controversy
I saw and heard the exchange between Kyrgios and Chair Umpire Mohamed Lahyani, and I believe it was based on genuine concern on Lahyani's part to encourage Kyrgios to start playing to the elite level of which we all know Nick is capable. Lahyani was not coaching, and for the matter Kyrgios wouldn't listen even …
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Madonna at 60: A colourful career in pictures
Trailblazer, icon, leader, woman, Madonna did while others just talked about changing the discussion on what woman can do in music, art and everyday life. I have huge respect for who she is and what she's accomplished. Happy 60th Madonna! Madonna at 60: A colourful career in pictures - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-45173301
BBC News: Inside Siberia’s isolated community of forgotten women
Inside Siberia’s isolated community of forgotten women - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-45145151
Law & Order SVU: Still the best!
As a culture writer I’m supposed to turn you on to some cool Euro detective drama on Netflix. Sure, I’ve watched them, and I have to say, not only are they mostly humdrum or clever without being smart, they’re not as interesting as what’s happening on Law & Order: SVU every week. Storylines that are… via …
How an ambulance became a place for safe sex
Proactive intervention / concept, bravo. How an ambulance became a place for safe sex - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-39236978
Powerful and Inspiring: Ashley Judd on Ending Online Gender Violence
“It started the minute I went online.” Ashley Judd has been on Twitter for six years, and for six years she has endured unrelenting abuse at the hands—the typing fingers, to be specific—of misogynists. It began with those who tried to undermine her voice when she was promoting her 2012 memoir, All That Is Bitter… via …
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