Gender roles vary widely across different cultural contexts.

Here are 10 famous women from history who helped create a better world.

Feminist Coalition’s Laila Johnson-Salami on how women in Nigeria will keep fighting.

New UNCTAD report outlines how governments and other stakeholders can ensure foreign investment by multinationals translates into real benefits for women.

This month we celebrate women’s contributions in all fields of history, culture and society. Here are 5 extraordinary women, who have inspired millions of viewers and shaped the art world over decades - all in their own unique way.

Despite the sexism of the 1800s, Ms. Knight was a successful inventor, filing patents over a 42-year span (1870 to 1912). With only an elementary school education, she created at least 89 inventions, 22 of which she patented in the U.S.

Despite being disenfranchised and dis-empowered for a large part of history, women have overcome countless obstacles in the battle for equality, opportunity, and respect.

'While it is hugely positive to see increased representation in non-executive roles for women... progress in fostering diversity at the senior executive level has been much slower.'

Harnessing Kinetic Energy at General Motors

From warrior queens to political revolutionaries, the annals of Irish history have no shortage of formidable foremothers to shout about.

In 2017, Kathryn Schulz published an essay about Pauli Murray, a transformative and underappreciated figure who had played a key role in making the case for racial equality and women’s rights.

Julie Sweet is Chief Executive Officer of Accenture and serves on the company's board of directors.

What does ‘everyday sexism’ look like and how should you respond to it?

'Diversity initiatives aren't about checking the box'

The women of Europe have been shaping the history of the continent – and the world – long before their rights and contributions were properly recognised. Inspirational women who have led the fight for equality long before the #MeToo and Time’s Up movements started new shifts in society. From groundbreaking scientists to political revolutionaries, we’ve brought together a selection of heroic and inspiring European women.

Excellence doesn’t distinguish between genders. Instead, it recognizes talent and good management. That’s why the best companies are open to a diverse and balanced work environment, supporting and actively promoting gender equality.

The status of women has been a topic of grave discussion, for many years in the past. It encompasses various burning issues of girl and women education, maternal health, economic empowerment of females, and the role of women in family, community, politics, and more.

Here are some of the famous female leaders of the world

American women’s history has been full of pioneers: Women who fought for their rights, worked hard to be treated equally and made great strides in fields like science, politics, sports, literature and art.

Here are three studies that illuminate how gender disparities continue to propagate through the fabric of American society.