Eight good news stories for women from August
A round up of stories from around the world that will make you smile.
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From rubbish to runway, meet the woman who is turning festival litter into fashion.
The waste management and sustainability challenges festivals face are no joke. We speak to fashion designer Jess O’Riley, who’s working to tackle these issues with style.
“Women ARE strong”: Actress Vicky McClure on representing women in male-dominated roles
As ITV’s ‘Trigger Point’ returns, McClure opens up about some of her iconic characters and why women’s representation can be crucial.
“Have the confidence of a mediocre white man”: Chloe Lipton on making STEM for everyone
The @everydaysteminist creator on women in engineering, the danger of conspiracy theories and why science shouldn’t feel like an exclusive club
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Win two tickets to the UK Special Screening of The Love Hypothesis
We have five pairs up for grabs for the book to screen adaptation of Ali Hazelwood's much-loved bestseller
"I help women fight back against abuse"
Triumph Over Trauma: A Conversation with Former Team GB boxer, European gold medallist, and founder of Fight Forward CIC, Lesley Sackey.
“You can’t do this job without being obsessed with football”
Sports broadcaster Kelly Somers on be judged as a working mum and the role models who inspire her…
“People want to be seen as more than their job title”
Ella Robertson McKay, MD of the global charity One Young World, on activism, negativity and why people want to be seen as more than their job title.
What can masking look like in women and girls with ADHD?
Plus: 🕸️ Zendaya and Tom Holland 💊 Women's health updates 🫶 Advice for a happier community
What can masking look like in women and girls with ADHD?
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Masking in women and girls with ADHD & AuDHD
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Six good news stories for women from July
💪 A roundup celebrating the achievements of women and positive changes impacting women's health and histories!
Six good news stories for women from July
💪 A roundup celebrating the achievements of women and positive changes impacting women's health and histories!