Imagine being a single mother of 2 in the middle of a crowded office crying your eyes out. You’re 8 months pregnant and down on your knees, begging to keep the only job you have. Now imagine being granted the opportunity to go back to your desk to finish your work, only to make it …
Tata Starbucks, the joint venture that owns and operates Starbucks outlets in India, has just opened two new stores in Delhi and Mumbai that are entirely run and operated by female staff. The new all-women Starbucks stores are a part of the company’s initiative to increase the representation of women in the workforce. Earlier this …
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Sister Philomena Alicandro has helped women earn money and respect during her 50 years in the Muslim-majority country Sister Philomena Alicandro might need to use a stick for walking but she is still full of life and enthusiasm despite her advanced age. Every day, after morning liturgy and breakfast, the Italian nun visits and oversees …
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Teenage girls in Kenya often lack access to sexual and reproductive health services, many unaware that such services even exist. Not knowing where to turn for reliable information about their bodies and their rights, some young women find themselves dropping out of school — marrying early, having babies — while others endure the trauma of …
Black women have charted a travel path that includes everything from exploration and expatriation to building luxury businesses and high-quality experiences. However, the travel industry has much work to do when it comes to supporting and honoring Black women, even while the reality of Black people traveling the world and doing dynamic things across the industry is nothing new. As …
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