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Yahoo
08-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Meghan Markle Shares Never-Before-Seen Photo of Daughter Princess Lilibet, 3, to Mark International Women's Day
Meghan Markle just shared a never-before-seen photo of Princess Lilibet. The photo was part of an Instagram carousel shared by Meghan, 43, on Saturday, March 8, to commemorate International Women's Day. In the snap, her 3-year-old daughter is on a boat, facing away from the camera while cradled in the arms of her dad, Prince Harry. 'Happy International Women's Day!' she captioned the post. 'Celebrating the strong women around us & the girls with dreams who will become women with vision. Also thanking those who uplift us every day.' The lifestyle entrepreneur included a black and white photo of herself as a child playing with her mother, Doria Ragland, and an oceanside snap of herself with Harry, 40, laughing together in sunglasses and beachwear. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Related: Meghan Markle Reveals the 'Mom Thing' She Did Even Before She Had Kids in Netflix Show Meghan has made it a tradition to commemorate International Women's Day in some form or another each year. In 2024, The Duchess of Sussex joined a SXSW panel called "Breaking Barriers, Shaping Narratives: How Women Lead On and Off the Screen." During the panel discussion, Meghan shared that she wrote to the company Procter & Gamble when she was just 11 years old to address the fact that they only advertised dishwashing soap to women. The year prior, Meghan and members of her organization, the Archewell Foundation, attended a Los Angeles fundraising event for Harvest Home, which helps provide housing, mental well-being support and classes to expectant mothers who have faced challenges such as domestic violence, substance use and homelessness. The Archewell Foundation posted photos from the event to its website, with the message: "Happy International Women's day to all of you! Whether donating your time, funds or helping a woman in your community, let's all celebrate the women in our lives today and every day!" Related: Meghan Markle on Her Feminist Breakthrough at Age 11: 'I Don't Think I Even Knew What Sexism Meant' The Archewell Foundation also previously joined forces with Moms First and the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media to fund a study about the representation of mothers in entertainment, according to Vanity Fair. "My past experience as an actress, and now today as a producer and mother, have amplified my belief in the critical importance of supporting women and moms both behind the lens and in front of it," Meghan said in a statement at the time, according to the outlet. "This report about the portrayal of mothers in entertainment highlights the gaps we need to fill to achieve true representation in the content we create and consume, and I'm honored to support this work through the Archewell Foundation.' Read the original article on People
Yahoo
08-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Leading Ladies in Somerset
Meet these inspirational women from our county who are leading the way in their chosen fields of expertise. International Women's day on March 8 focuses the conversation to celebrate women's achievements as we all move close to a gender equal world. The Haskins Group was established in 1939 and I'm very proud, having been appointed the company's first female director in 2020. Last year it was a great privilege to welcome two new female directors, Alice Archer and Tiffany Wiltshire. I believe women bring a different perspective to business, different strategies and priorities. I try to bring compassion and empathy to the workplace as well as trying to understand people's situations particularly regarding childcare and personal issues. I strive to build a collaborative team where we all share the same values, working together to achieve our goals. Day to day, we see people as individuals, not just employees, taking an interest, talking to each as if he or she were a part of the Haskins family. Having Alice and Tiff join me as directors, empowers and drives our philosophy to ensure we grow and build the business for the next generation. 08081 682468 / info@ I am the proud owner of The Trading Post Farm Shop in Somerset, a vibrant hub for fresh, local, and speciality foods. As 2025 begins, I am looking forward to an exciting year - introducing fantastic new products, discovering exceptional suppliers, and, most importantly, continuing to serve the wonderful customers who make The Trading Post so special. Supporting more than 80 local suppliers, I am passionate about showcasing the finest West Country produce. From freshly baked bread, cakes, and sweet treats to smoked fish, quality meats, and an impressive selection of beers, ciders, and spirits, The Trading Post is a celebration of local food. Customers can also enjoy handmade pies, pasties, and some of the best Scotch eggs you'll find anywhere. My love for great food and drink is at the heart of The Trading Post, and I'm excited to see what 2025 has in store. 01460 241666 / kate@ As head of marketing and business development at Bath College, I'm passionate about bridging the gap between education and industry. A key achievement has been strengthening partnerships with local employers to create meaningful opportunities for students, from apprenticeships to industry placements. Seeing the direct impact of these collaborations on young people's futures is incredibly rewarding. One of the unique challenges has been shifting perceptions around skills education. Many businesses recognise the importance of developing talent but are unsure how to engage. My role is to make those connections easier - whether that's through tailored training, curriculum co-design, or helping employers tap into emerging talent. Going into 2025, I'm excited to continue championing these partnerships, ensuring Somerset businesses have access to the skilled workforce they need. If we work together, we can make a real difference - not just for students, but for the future of our local economy. info@ I joined Haskins Group in 2018 as property manager, becoming estates director in March 2024. With Jade our MD I look after the group's property portfolio which includes a retail park and Grade II listed industrial site. My career began in 1978 as a trainee typist, I worked my way up the ranks. I project managed my first office move in the early 1990s back when it really was a man's world, and I had very few female cohorts. Over 40 years health and safety has been the biggest and best change to the property/building landscape and we've worked very hard to embed it within every part of our business. Attitudes have changed dramatically in the UK with women having far more opportunities for career choice and progression nowadays - not there yet though. Staff are our biggest asset, we have a great property team and do most building work in-house. 01749 340707 / info@ My healthcare journey began 10 years ago as a health support worker, where I discovered my passion for helping others and learned the basics of care, including palliative care. I had previously spent eight years teaching in Romania, gaining a degree and honing my communication and patience - both invaluable skills in healthcare. Residential and domiciliary care work further enriched my understanding. I progressed from care support worker to senior carer, care coordinator, and then care manager in domiciliary care, completing all NVQ levels, culminating in an NVQ Level 5 in Health and Social Care. Becoming deputy manager at Shaw Healthcare's Sycamore Lodge required a new perspective. I oversee a team and manage resources, but my foundation as a health support worker is essential. With my fantastic management team, we foster a culture of trust and hard work. My journey, diverse experiences, hard work, continuous learning, and genuine passion, inspires me daily. 01275 858000 / I joined Haskins Furniture in the office more than 10 years ago and after working hard and advancing my knowledge with business courses, I have been promoted through the ranks and became sales and marketing director in February 2024. With the experience I have gained I am flexible with different jobs within the business. No two days are the same but that's always exciting. I enjoy all aspects of marketing, watching the sales increase gives me great pride in my work and satisfaction knowing I am helping to grow the business. The opportunities I have been provided with have excelled my career and I am now in a role I never expected when I started my career. As a woman in leadership in a predominantly male-dominated industry it does have its challenges, but working alongside Jade Farthing has been inspirational. This year, I am hoping to grow Haskins Furniture even further. 08081 682468 / info@ I have been registrar at Kingswood School for one term and am relishing the variety that each day brings. I love that one day I will be showing families around the 120-acre site, the next I will be sending out offers to potential students, and the next I may be planning an open morning. My three children attended the school, so I feel at home discussing what the school offers to all children irrespective of academic, sporting, musical, artistic or confidence levels. I am so passionate about what the school enables young people to achieve. I am, however, aware that not everyone has navigated the world of private education before, and I am committed to helping every prospective family feel at ease with a warm welcome, ensuring the admissions process is a positive, reassuring and seamless experience. I want every family to feel that I am looking after them personally.
Tahawul Tech
08-03-2025
- Business
- Tahawul Tech
Catch up on the extraordinary Women in Technology Forum and Awards 2025
In celebration of International Women's day, check out the highlights from our recent Women in Technology Forum and Awards 2025. In the spirit of Accelerating Action, the event aimed to break barriers, challenge biases and help foster a culture of inclusivity to create equitable opportunities for women in technology.
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Poor funding and weak measures 'bury' gender equality in France warns Oxfam
President Emmanuel Macron's promise of greater gender equality has been "buried" due to insufficient budgets and weak measures, NGO Oxfam France has warned, just days before International Women's Day. President Macron made the fight for gender equality and against violence against women "a national priority" when he came into office in 2017. But ambitions have been "buried" the French branch of anti-poverty charity Oxfam said on Monday. French women still earn 23.5 percent less than their male counterparts in the private sector, and France was ranked the 48th country in the world for economic gender equality by the World Economic Forum in 2024, Oxfam said in a statement released Monday, in the lead up to International Women's day on 8 March. While successive governments under Macron have announced strong measures such as equitable shared parental leave, a public early childhood service, and a reform of the professional equality index (Egapro), they've been "slow to materialise". "A real public early childhood service is essential to reducing gender inequalities, given that women still sacrifice their careers when children arrive," said Sandra Lhote Fernandes, Oxfam France's gender justice campaign manager. Macron has repeatedly rejected accusations of inaction. Oxfam argues this is insufficient, representing just 0.02 percent of the overall state budget. (with newswires) Read more on RFI EnglishRead also:France works towards gender equality in top jobs while UK women are still strugglingSexism and workplace inequality is rife in most areas of French life, research showsPush for gender equality stalls as men dominate nominations for EU commission
Telegraph
22-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
BBC hails drag queens as ‘inspirational mums' on CBeebies site
The BBC has been accused of 'insulting' mothers by celebrating two transgender American drag queens as 'inspirational mums' on its CBeebies website aimed at children under six. Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera are named among the inspiring mothers lauded online by the children's channel 'for International Women's Day'. Other women on the list include Michelle Obama, the former first lady and acclaimed writer, Maya Angelou, the civil rights activist, and Holly Willoughby, the TV presenter. Johnson and Rivera were transgender women and drag performers who formed a friendship while fighting for LGBT rights in the US in the 1960s and 1970s. The pair, who both worked as prostitutes and struggled with homelessness, went on to set up a shelter in New York to help young transgender people called Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries (STAR) in 1970. On the CBeebies webpage for International Women's day, readers are told that Johnson and Rivera 'were revolutionary LGBTQ+ rights activists'. Over the hashtag 'EveryMumWelcome', it is explained that they were 'transgender drag queens and drag mothers' to the STAR house, providing a home, food, clothing and a sense of family to many LGBTQ+ kids made homeless by their biological families. The BBC said the webpage was not current and was not published for International Women's Day on March 8. However, the page is still on the CBeebies website and parent groups and feminist campaigners have criticised the corporation for suggesting drag queens should be celebrated as mothers. Lucy Marsh, from the Family Education Trust, said: 'CBeebies should not be promoting drag queens as they are highly sexualised caricatures of women and completely inappropriate for children, especially for under six-year-olds who might believe that these men are really women. 'This is also deeply insulting to actual mothers, many of whom could have been featured as role models for young children.' Stephanie Davies-Arai, founder of Transgender Trend, a parent-led campaign group concerned about the rise in young people identifying as transgender, added: 'The BBC has hit a new low. There is no excuse not to fact-check information directed at six-year-olds. 'These men are neither 'inspirational' nor 'mothers'. Parents can no longer trust the BBC not to cynically push a trans activist agenda on even the youngest children. This current 'slip-up' requires urgent investigation.' 'Insult to injury' Cathy Larkman, from the Women's Rights Network (WRN), also criticised the CBeebies page for showing 'misogynistic contempt' for women. She said: 'By definition, a man is not – nor ever can be – a mother. It makes no difference how he identifies, what he wears or what he calls himself. He remains a man. A father. A parent. 'And to feature men who were involved in prostitution in a list of mothers for International Women's Day, adds insult to injury. 'WRN demands that the BBC stop focusing on gender ideology and adult drag culture and instead celebrate the millions of incredible mums out there.' There has also been a backlash this week on social media to the inclusion of the drag queens on the CBeebies's page. Diana Alistair, who identifies herself as a feminist on X, wrote that honouring Johnson and Rivera for International Women's day 'is an insult to all women'. 'To honour these men as mothers is an affront so great that it is practically a declaration of war. No man is a mother, and no man should be honored as the woman he is not.' The controversy comes after the BBC sparked a row by including a transgender Colombian scientist in its annual 100 Women list last December. Feminist groups branded the inclusion of Brigitte Baptiste, the trans biologist, on the list of 'influential' women as 'breathtakingly insulting'. The BBC's CBBC channel for children has also come under fire previously for its trans-related content after broadcasting a show called 'Just a Girl', about a schoolboy who takes puberty blockers to change gender. A BBC spokesman responded: 'This archived page was published five years ago in the 'grown-up' section of the CBeebies website to celebrate International Women's Day.'
