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Society USA

11. August 2021

Taxes on Feminine Hygiene Products Are Becoming a Big No-No

Louisiana, Maine and Vermont have recently joined other U.S. states in waving goodbye to tampon tax, as the country fights to unload financial stress on women by making menstrual products tax-free.

Society

Society Germany

4. August 2021

Europe Improves Transport for Everyone

Germany is the latest European country to join the fight for greener, cleaner and more inclusive transport, considerate of people of all genders and including those with disabilities or who can’t afford cars.

Environment

Environment USA

29. July 2021

Go Ahead, Flush This Home Pregnancy Test!

An American company has developed a biodegradable pregnancy test that can be simply and safely flushed down the toilet, giving accurate results to future parents without contributing to the plastic crisis.

Society

Society Switzerland

25. July 2021

Domestic Workers Needed Better Protection – and They’re Finally Getting It

In the decade since the Switzerland-based International Labour Organization adopted standards aimed at protecting domestic workers, 32 countries have improved their labour protection laws, like offering domestic workers equal protections.

Society

Society Bangladesh

6. July 2021

Life (in Every Aspect) Has Improved in This Country

Statistics over the last three decades are showing just how much Bangladesh has progressed economically - with 24 million people lifted out of poverty! - as well as on the human development front.

Society

Society Saudi Arabia

2. July 2021

These Arab Women Fought for Independence – and They Finally Have It!

Women in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia won an important battle since the authorities introduced a legal amendment that allows them to live independently and without the consent of a male guardian.

Technology

Technology USA

6. June 2021

Investors’ Latest Interest: Women’s Healthcare!

Female-focused healthcare such as innovative fertility or period products has often been neglected, but investors are stepping in to boost startups focused on female technology - or "femtech" - in order to tackle health inequities and ensure women’s all-around well-being.

Health

Health USA

3. June 2021

Groundbreaking Lab-Grown “Breast Milk” Is Just Like the Real Thing!

Through their startup, two American female scientists successfully created the world’s first lab-grown breast milk, nutritionally equivalent to female-lactated milk, to help parents to feed their babies.

Society

Society USA

12. May 2021

Sex Workers and Trafficking Survivors Should Not Be Punished, Decide Authorities

Manhattan becomes the fourth borough in New York City, United States, to stop prosecuting prostitution and unlicensed massage, helping sex workers and trafficking survivors to feel less stigmatized.

Society

Society Saudi Arabia

10. May 2021

More Women Are Working in This Country Than Ever Before

Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 program aimed to have Saudi women account for 30% of the country’s workforce by 2030 - instead, that goal was achieved a whole decade early!