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Ardern says the pay cut is about showing leadership and is a reflection of what has already been happening in the private sector during the COVID-19 crisis.

Secretary-General of the UN António Guterres has made a global appeal to governments to recognise women’s rights during COVID-19 pandemic.

The Queen addressed the UK as the COVID-19 pandemic continues its spread around the world, saying “We remain united and resolute, then we will overcome it.”

As New Zealand prepared to go into complete lockdown on Wednesday night, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern took to Facebook, to “check in with everyone”.

These women are hoping to challenge a status quo that has seen Vanuatu become one of three nations in the world with no women elected to their parliament.

Here’s a quick wrap of three world leaders who are showing swift resolve and efficiency during this pandemic. Oh, they also just happen to be women. 

Joe Biden announced he would select a woman as his Vice President if he is elected and that he’d make his first Supreme Court nominee a woman of colour.

“Speed is more important than perfection in emergency outbreaks,” WHO Executive Director Dr Michael J Ryan says of stemming the spread of COVID-19.

If you care about gender equality, then you need to care about climate change and consider its impact on women and girls internationally.

A man looks set to take on President Donald Trump, after Elizabeth Warren became the latest woman to drop out of the race to be the Democratic nominee.

Despite being oceans away, I am watched Super Tuesday in the U.S on the end of my seat knowing the safety of the world is on the line, writes Marnie Vinall.

The first passage of a bill to make pads and tampons free has been achieved, with amendments expected in the second stage.