'My ambition is to be a voice for those who don’t or can’t speak their mind'
In pictures: Unite to End Violence Against Women's Orange the World campaign
September 2015
Inspiring leaders
A new kind of academia: free courses, no exams and real life lessons
An education initiative in The Upper Galilee region of Israel is bringing a sense of unity and community to a ‘controversial and divided area’. Gracie Lofthouse meets the woman behind it
July 2015
Challenging cultural norms is the first step towards gender parity in India
Embarking on a cultural exchange programme Sharmistha Banerjee discovers what the US and India can teach one another about gender equality
March 2015
No need for International Women's Day? What world do you live in?
Harriet Minter
The history of International Women’s Day is one of working women campaigning for change. So why are we so quick to think our work here is done?
November 2014
UK, European or US business women: Who has the best work-life balance?
America is the land of opportunity and success, says US-born Teresa Arbuckle, but it comes at a price
September 2014
Money talks: why women need to invest cash, not just time, in other women
As Hillary Clinton announces a $600million fund to support the education of girls in the developing world, we look at what other women could do to help their gender
May 2014
How female PhD students are driving business growth in the Middle East
The head of Brunel Business School explains how a new PhD programme is creating a generation of female business leaders and driving a knowledge economy
Single, female and under 30? You're the top choice for a job abroad
A new report shows that young women are the preferred choice for international roles. Michelle Wright explains why and how you can make the most of it
Women hold the key to economic growth in Iraq
A new programme teaching business skills is bringing independence and economic development to the women of Iraq. Now it's their turn to pass it on
April 2014
If we want more African women as business leaders we need to embrace quotas
There are some amazing leaders bucking the stereotype of African women but they are still too few and far between
March 2014
How this seven word advert for female engineers in Jordan attracted 700 responses
Tips for a safe, successful business trip
November 2013
Inspiring leaders
10 minutes with: vice-president of HR at BP
Sue Adlam-Hill joined BP in 1989 and has since worked around the globe. She shares her thoughts on why oil is a great industry to work in
October 2013
Inspiring leaders
BBC 100 Women: a series borne out of suffering and violence
We look at how a BBC series celebrating women's achievements and looking at the specific issues they face around the world came about
Are women in the West being left behind on leadership?
Women in Brazil, Russia, India and China hold many more leadership positions than their female counterparts in Europe and America. Why?
Is being a woman a barrier to international business?
Susi Lennox shares her experience of cultural differences, making contacts and building a business on the global stage
September 2013
Inspiring leaders
10 minutes with: Marin Alsop
The first woman to conduct the Last Night of the Proms tells us how she made her name in the competitive field of classical music
China: setting the new standard for women in top jobs?
Research shows 19% of UK senior roles go to women compared to 51% in China. Aekta Mahajan explains why – and what we can do
Inspiring leaders
Women's football: best man for the job?
Hope Powell has lost her job managing the England women's football team. So does it matter if the next manager is male?
