If there’s one good thing to come out the Trump presidency, it’s the fact that in the United States a record number of women are now running for office. Even better, a good number are acti…
The rise of strongman politics should have us worried
It’s the style of politics that’s exemplified by world leaders like Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin and many more: strongman politics. But it’s the strongmen to come that should have us…
‘I misspoke’: Another astonishing display of “leadership” from Donald Trump
Throughout Donald Trump’s political career – from aspiring Republican candidate, to Presidential candidate, to President-elect to President – we have become accustomed to the shocks. To the unfathomab…
Thai soccer team cave rescue: ‘A cause for inspiration and optimism’
It’s the dramatic news story that’s gripped the world for more than two weeks: Would the young, Thai soccer team and their football coach, trapped in a flooded cave make it out alive? Last…
Today’s Agenda: Trump’s conservative Supreme Court pick raises concerns for women
Latest hits, misses, launches and appointments for women. Stay Smart, Get Savvy. Subscribe to our daily lunchtime update here. Conservative picked. Trump has nominated conservative Brett Kavanaugh …
Joe Hockey says all-male ‘mateship’ ambassadors program ‘should be fixed’
When our US-based contributor Meggie Palmer saw the list of 15 people who had been appointed ‘patrons of mateship’ to mark our relationship with the United States, she saw a common theme. …
New Zealand prepared to mandate female board directors within private companies
You could never accuse the New Zealand Government of doing things by halves. According to a new policy pledge, all state boards and committees will be gender equal by 2021 having already reached 46 pe…
Australia has ‘alarming’ human rights record on women says UN
Australia has come under fire from the The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) which has told the Government it is failing to protect the human rights o…
Women are legally driving in Saudi Arabia but equality has a very long way to go
It’s been a long time coming, but the ban on women driving has been officially lifted in Saudi Arabia. And women have been taking to the streets, getting behind the wheel and driving cars legall…
Bridging gaps: Why Jacinda Ardern’s choice of baby name is so symbolic
On Sunday morning, New Zealand Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern and partner Clarke Gayford introduced their baby girl to the world. The pair emerged from hospital looking much like any other couple in t…
