International Women’s Day
A quarter of young men think feminism is harming society. It's proof of a growing Gen Z divide
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A quarter of young men think feminism is harming society. It's proof of a growing Gen Z divide
Exclusive polling shared with The Big Issue adds to growing evidence of younger people being split on gender issues, with a third of young men looking favourably upon Andrew Tate
I was made homeless aged 16. Rough sleeping is completely different for women than it is men
![Lainey International Women's Day](https://www.bigissue.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_8059.jpg?w=768)
I was made homeless aged 16. Rough sleeping is completely different for women than it is men
Domestic abuse is escalating in the cost of living crisis. We need urgent change
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Domestic abuse is escalating in the cost of living crisis. We need urgent change
We need to stop hoping for a cure and prevent women and girls from facing poverty and abuse
We need to stop hoping for a cure and prevent women and girls from facing poverty and abuse
Banks must stop financing oil and gas as women face the worst impacts of the climate crisis
Banks must stop financing oil and gas as women face the worst impacts of the climate crisis
'Women have to step up': Gina Miller on Brexit, misogyny and Britain's 'broken' politics
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'Women have to step up': Gina Miller on Brexit, misogyny and Britain's 'broken' politics
Vagina Museum: We need to smash taboos around menopause – the stigma has gone on too long
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Vagina Museum: We need to smash taboos around menopause – the stigma has gone on too long
'There was no way out': Survivors of domestic abuse forced to stay with abusers or face destitution
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'There was no way out': Survivors of domestic abuse forced to stay with abusers or face destitution
Which companies have improved their gender pay gap since last year's International Women's Day - and which haven't?
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Which companies have improved their gender pay gap since last year's International Women's Day - and which haven't?
We asked leading figures in the fight for women's equality what changes they want to see this International Women's Day
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We asked leading figures in the fight for women's equality what changes they want to see this International Women's Day
Why women are much more likely to be caught in the poverty trap
![Sabrina Cohen-Hatton](https://www.bigissue.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Sabrina-Hero_2.jpg?w=768)
Why women are much more likely to be caught in the poverty trap
4 things bosses can do this International Women’s Day instead of pink logos and hashtags
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4 things bosses can do this International Women’s Day instead of pink logos and hashtags
Lee Grant: I wasn't scared when I was blacklisted. I am now
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Lee Grant: I wasn't scared when I was blacklisted. I am now
The Twitter bot creators who called out the hypocrisy of companies' International Women's Day posts
![The brains behind the bot, Francesca Lawson and Ali Fensome](https://www.bigissue.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/MicrosoftTeams-image-4.png?w=764)
The Twitter bot creators who called out the hypocrisy of companies' International Women's Day posts
A Twitter bot is sharing gender pay gaps of companies posting about International Women's Day
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A Twitter bot is sharing gender pay gaps of companies posting about International Women's Day
The female composers you should be listening to on International Women's Day
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The female composers you should be listening to on International Women's Day
Strikes are taking place across the UK for International Women’s Day - here’s why
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Strikes are taking place across the UK for International Women’s Day - here’s why
How Taylor Swift has had to fight for control of her own work
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How Taylor Swift has had to fight for control of her own work
Leading the charge: Celebrating changemakers for International Women's Day
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Leading the charge: Celebrating changemakers for International Women's Day
It's time we listened to what teenage girls have to say
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It's time we listened to what teenage girls have to say
International Women’s Day: 7 ways to celebrate from your living room
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International Women’s Day: 7 ways to celebrate from your living room
International Women's Day: Lavinia's journey from Big Issue seller to barista
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International Women's Day: Lavinia's journey from Big Issue seller to barista
UK companies 'don't know how' to fix gender pay gap
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UK companies 'don't know how' to fix gender pay gap
Children as young as six 'link intelligence with being male'
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