Soaring Childcare Costs Reshape U.S. Workforce Dynamics in 2026
Rising U.S. childcare expenses force career pauses for educated mothers, impacting workforce dynamics and family planning decisions in 2026.
Gender Equality
Read More
Women Drive China’s Workforce Growth in 2025
China’s female workforce reaches 320 million in 2024, comprising 43.4% of total employment. Women now dominate higher education, signaling sustained economic contributions.
China’s Tian Wei Reflects on 30 Years of Women’s Advocacy at Global Summit
CGTN’s Tian Wei shares her 30-year journey from UN volunteer to leading voice in women’s advocacy at Beijing’s 2025 Global Women’s Summit.
African Women Redefine Leadership in 2025
2025 marks Africa’s transformative year as women shatter political glass ceilings and lead sectoral reforms through education and legal empowerment.
Empowering Women: APEC 2024 and The Power of Youth+ Spotlight Women’s Role in Economy
The 2024 APEC meeting emphasizes inclusive development, encouraging women to play a larger role in the economy. “The Power of Youth+” explores how women can impact growth and advance gender equality.
Peng Liyuan Congratulates UNESCO Award Winners for Advancing Girls’ and Women’s Education
Peng Liyuan congratulates 2024 UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education winners, highlighting the importance of female education for global development and gender equality.
Parisian Chef Manon Fleury Brings Olympic Spirit to French Cuisine
Former athlete Manon Fleury brings the Olympic spirit to Parisian cuisine at Datil, blending sports discipline with culinary artistry, and promoting gender equality and sustainability in the restaurant industry.
Your Essential Guide to the Paris 2024 Olympics
Paris is set to host the Summer Olympics in 2024, welcoming 10,500 athletes from over 200 national committees. This event marks the first Olympics with equal male and female athletes.
100 Days to Go: Inside the Numbers of Paris 2024 Olympics
With 100 days remaining until the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, we explore the numbers that define this historic event, including an equal gender split among athletes and the participation of Asian competitors.
UN Urges Significant Investment in Women’s Economic Empowerment
UN Women calls for significant investment in women’s economic empowerment to accelerate global growth and create equitable societies.
Breaking Barriers: Pakistani Woman Inspires Village as Truck Driver
In Pakistan’s Tharparkar desert, a woman named Singhari becomes a truck driver, challenging norms and inspiring her village by proving women can succeed in roles once reserved for men.
A Ukrainian Vlogger’s Insights into Women’s Rights in the Chinese Mainland
Ukrainian vlogger Anastasiia Reznik shares her experiences of women’s rights and status in the Chinese mainland, highlighting workplace equality, family life, and societal support for women.
China’s 13th National Women’s Congress Celebrates Women’s Pivotal Role in National Progress
China’s 13th National Women’s Congress in Beijing celebrates the pivotal role of women in the nation’s progress, highlighting their contributions to poverty alleviation, innovation, and combating the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 Pandemic Pushes Women Out of the Workforce
Women are disproportionately leaving the workforce amid the COVID-19 pandemic, reversing progress in gender equality. Experts highlight systemic issues exacerbated by the crisis, calling for action.