women Women in business: Defying conventional expectations in the U.S. and Japan By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Fri, 12 Feb 2016 16:00:00 -0500 As part of his economic revitalization plan, Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has been touting “womenomics,” a plan to increase the number of women in the labor force. One way for women to enter the workforce but bypass the conventional corporate structure is through entrepreneurship. Four questions for three female entrepreneurs At a recent Center for East Asia Policy Studies event on womenomics and female entrepreneurship in Japan, we brought together three successful female entrepreneurs to discuss their experiences both in the United States and Japan. Prior to their panel discussion, we asked each of the speakers four questions about their careers. What was the trigger that made you decide to start your own business? What was the biggest hurdle in starting and/or running your business? How or when was being a woman an asset to you as an entrepreneur and/or running your business? How has the climate for female entrepreneurs changed compared to when you started your business? Despite the differing environments for entrepreneurs and working women in the two countries, the speakers raised many of the same issues and offered similar advice. Access to funding or financing was an issue in both countries, as was the necessity to overcome fears about running a business or being in male-dominated fields. All of the speakers noted the positive changes in the business environment for female entrepreneurs since they had started their own businesses, as well as the impact this has had in creating more opportunities for women. Donna Fujimoto Cole Donna Fujimoto Cole is the president and CEO of Cole Chemical and Distributing Inc. in Houston, Texas. She started her company in 1980 at the urging of her clients. Today Cole Chemical is ranked 131 among chemical distributors globally by ICIS (Independent Chemical Information Service) and its customers include Bayer Material Scientific, BP America, Chevron, ExxonMobil, Lockheed Martin, Procter & Gamble, Shell, Spectra Energy, and Toyota. Cole is also an active member of her community and serves on the boards of a variety of national and regional organizations. The importance of mentors for female entrepreneurs Fujiyo Ishiguro A founding member for the Netyear Group, Fujiyo Ishiguro is now the president and CEO of the Netyear Group Corporation based in Tokyo, Japan. The firm, which was established in 1999, devises comprehensive digital marketing solutions for corporate clients. The Netyear Group was listed on the Mothers section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 2008. Recently, Ishiguro has served on a number of Japanese government committees including the Cabinet Office’s “The Future to Choose” Committee and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry’s “Internet of Things” Committee. Female entrepreneurs: Different options and different styles Sachiko Kuno Sachiko Kuno is the co-founder, president, and CEO of the S&R Foundation in Washington, D.C., a non-profit organization that supports talented individuals in the fields of science, art, and social entrepreneurship. A biochemist by training, Kuno and her research partner and husband Ryuji Ueno have established a number pharmaceutical companies and philanthropic foundations including R-Tech Ueno in Japan and Sucampo Pharmaceuticals in Bethesda, Maryland. Together, Kuno and Ueno hold over 900 patents. Kuno is active in the greater Washington community and serves on the boards of numerous regional organizations. Female leadership creates opportunities Full video of the event featuring these speakers can be found here. Video The importance of mentors for female entrepreneurs Female entrepreneurs: Different options and different stylesFemale leadership creates opportunities Authors Jennifer MasonMireya Solís Image Source: Steven Purcell Full Article
women Presence and voice: Women in foreign policy By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Wed, 08 Jun 2016 13:40:00 -0400 “When I go to meetings today, I see more women, and I see many more younger women coming into the field. But what’s really struck me, as I’ve been thinking about this issue of women in foreign policy in the last couple years, is the difference between presence and voice. There are many more women working in foreign policy today, but you don’t see the same proportion of women prominent in foreign policy speaking in the media, in senior positions, or even when you’re all in the room together sitting at the table and speaking as the lead speaker at a conference. It’s that distinction between presence and voice and what accounts for that gap. That’s what I find both fascinating and frustrating.”—Tamara Wittes “I think it is getting better. I think women are starting to see examples of other women who are at the table, who are speaking up, who are volunteering, who are being more confident and starting to learn that just because you might not think you are the greatest expert on something, doesn’t mean you don’t have the right to give your opinion and start speaking up.”—Sarah Yerkes In this week’s episode of “Intersections,” Tamara Wittes, senior fellow and the director of the Center for Middle East Policy, and Sarah Yerkes, a visiting fellow in the Center for Middle East Policy, discuss their experiences as women working in foreign policy, both in and out of government. They also shed light on progress regarding the active participation of women in foreign policy, while looking forward to potential improvements in order to promote more equality for women’s representation in government. Show Notes The Absence of Women from Middle East Policy Debates: An Update Women still overlooked in vital peacekeeping process, study finds An All-Women Symposium: The Missing XX-Factor Foreign Policy Interrupted Women Are Underrepresented In Cable News Segments On Foreign Affairs, National Security With thanks to audio engineer and producer Zack Kulzer, Mark Hoelscher, Carisa Nietsche, Sara Abdel-Rahim, Eric Abalahin, Fred Dews and Richard Fawal. Subscribe to the Intersections on iTunes, and send feedback email to intersections@brookings.edu. Authors Adrianna Pita Tamara Cofman WittesSarah Yerkes Full Article
women Women’s work boosts middle class incomes but creates a family time squeeze that needs to be eased By webfeeds.brookings.edu Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 12:00:00 +0000 In the early part of the 20th century, women sought and gained many legal rights, including the right to vote as part of the 19th Amendment. Their entry into the workforce, into occupations previously reserved for men, and into the social and political life of the nation should be celebrated. The biggest remaining challenge is… Full Article
women Why more women should choose a daily uniform By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Jun 2019 07:00:00 -0400 There's a lot to be said for simplifying one's wardrobe. Full Article Living
women Sexy & sustainable: 9 lingerie brands for women By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Feb 2018 13:31:19 -0500 This Valentine's Day, treat yourself to high-quality undergarments that are kind to your body and the planet. Full Article Living
women Swedish study finds that living in a house with vinyl floors increases levels of phthalates in pregnant women By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Dec 2018 10:30:22 -0500 We previously reported that phthalates were linked to miscarriages. Now we know they are linked to flooring. Full Article Science
women It's not womens' metabolism that keeps them cool in the office; it's the men in suits. By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Aug 2015 09:52:55 -0400 And Steven M. Johnson has the answer to the problem. Full Article Business
women Drinking tea affects women differently from men By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Jun 2017 06:38:54 -0400 Still unknown: are the effects due to women drinking more tea than men? Full Article Science
women Green Fashion: 10 Chic Ways for Women to Wear Hemp (Slideshow) By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Sep 2009 06:47:51 -0400 Don't mistake the ugly, coarse, scratchy hemp of the hippie era with the hemp of today: From catwalks to the office, this once-fringe fabric made of rapidly renewable material is geared for world domination. And it can be found in just about Full Article Living
women Two women turn upcycled fashion into an award-winning business By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Feb 2015 16:07:50 -0500 Look At Me Designs transforms old sweaters and tee shirts into fresh new styles. Full Article Living
women EvanEco goes to the Carnival, Monbiot on Biochar, Accidental Eco Maniac Highlights Women + Water, and More By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2009 10:13:14 -0400 EvanEco: Carnival of the Green 172 by Don Bosch "Got milk? Grab a glass of the white stuff and a chocolate chip cookie, and join me for some green bloggy goodness..."Guardian Ethical Living: Ethical Superstore and Natural Collection merge into giant Full Article Living
women URIDU fights poverty & empowers rural illiterate women with solar powered MP3 players By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 23 May 2017 15:05:48 -0400 The MP3ForLife device is loaded with 400+ answers to common questions about health, nutrition, family planning, and more, translated into more than 100 languages. Full Article Technology
women Meet the women who make your clothes By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Jan 2017 11:30:00 -0500 A group called Remake wants fast fashion to fall out of fashion, by revealing underprivileged garment workers to the world. Full Article Living
women Why are young women having more heart attacks? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Feb 2019 10:47:36 -0500 In a disturbing new trend, researchers find that heart attacks are on the rise for young women. Full Article Living
women Women's not-so-obvious heart attack symptoms By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Mar 2019 10:46:36 -0500 Although heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the US, many don't recognize the symptoms of a heart attack. Full Article Living
women Growth in World Contraceptive Use Stalling; 215 Million Women’s Needs Still Unmet By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Mar 2012 10:54:00 -0400 Satisfying the world’s unmet need for contraception would dramatically reduce population growth, easing pressure on natural resources. Full Article Living
women Women Must Be Heard in the Climate Change Debate By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:47:48 -0400 Women are more affected by climate disruption worldwide, so their voices must be heard. Full Article Living
women Women may sleep better next to dogs than people By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Dec 2018 13:44:40 -0500 Women may sleep better next to dogs than people Full Article Science
women New Backpack Could Ease Water Carrying Burden for Women and Children By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Jun 2012 11:42:03 -0400 In some areas of the world, transporting water to where it is needed is a major burden, in terms of both time and health, but a new solution may help to ease that process. Full Article Technology
women British architects put women in the kitchen, British women architects get mad By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Mar 2019 08:35:11 -0500 More proof that some things never change. Full Article Design
women Women With High PBDE Levels 50 Percent Slower to Conceive, New Study Says By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:00:28 -0500 Guest blogger Cara Smusiak is a journalist and regular contributor to NaturallySavvy.com's Naturally Green section. Full Article Living
women Brazilian women urged to avoid pregnancy due to virus By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Dec 2015 08:00:00 -0500 The Zika virus, borne by mosquitoes, has been linked to a surge in microcephaly in newborn babies. Full Article Living
women Women's personal care the green way By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Jul 2014 10:25:26 -0400 Personal care is a big subject, but we'll focus on caring for our general appearance: Cleansing and cosmetics, hair care, skin care, makeup, hair removal and, of course, that time of the month most women deal Full Article HTGG
women Photos: Women running the farm during WWII By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Oct 2018 12:45:01 -0400 War wasn't just a man's game, and it wasn't just about weapons. Soldiers gotta eat. Full Article Living
women Women around the world are having fewer babies By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Nov 2018 11:42:20 -0500 A new study found global fertility rates are on the decline in hundreds of countries Full Article Living
women Do women really need trash cans everywhere they go? By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Jan 2020 10:00:00 -0500 Surely there's a way to ditch our wasteful, disposable habits. Full Article Living
women E-commerce platform No Sir promotes women designers, highlights inequality By www.treehugger.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Mar 2016 07:00:00 -0500 With the aim of showcasing and selling products designed by women, No Sir also draws attention to gender inequality in the design profession. Full Article Living
women Barometer Promise - BNP Exane "Exclusivity & Desirability" 2015: The Wealthiest Chinese Women Rank Luxury Brands - Philippe Jourdan: Partner - Promise Consulting By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 02 Feb 2016 16:40:00 EST Philippe Jourdan: Partner - Promise Consulting Full Article Fashion Retail Cosmetics & Personal Care Broadcast Feed Announcements MultiVu Video
women First Global Campaign from Neutrogena® Inspires Women to Chase Their Dreams - Neutrogena® Launches See What’s Possible By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 25 Feb 2016 14:45:00 EST Neutrogena® Launches See What’s Possible Full Article Advertising Household Consumer Cosmetics Cosmetics & Personal Care Household Products (vacuum cleaners supplies etc) Women-related News Broadcast Feed Announcements MultiVu Video
women 2016 MORE/SHAPE Women's Half-Marathon Honors 13 Female Leaders, Including Sara Bareilles, Danielle Brooks And Padma Lakshmi, For The First-Annual Women Run The Worldâ„¢ Relay & Mentorship Program - 2016 MORE/SHAPE Half-Marathon BTS By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 19 Apr 2016 11:35:00 EDT Behind the scenes with Elizabeth Goodman Artis, Natalie Morales, Danielle Brooks, Padma Lakshmi and Sara Bareilles at the 2016 MORE/SHAPE Women’s Half-Marathon in Central Park on April 17. Full Article Healthcare Hospitals Magazines Publishing Information Services Sporting Events Women-related News Broadcast Feed Announcements MultiVu Video
women First Global Campaign from Neutrogena® Inspires Women to Chase Their Dreams - Neutrogena® Launches See What’s Possible By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 25 Feb 2016 14:45:00 EST Neutrogena® Launches See What’s Possible Full Article Advertising Household Consumer Cosmetics Cosmetics & Personal Care Household Products (vacuum cleaners supplies etc) Women-related News Broadcast Feed Announcements MultiVu Video
women 2016 MORE/SHAPE Women's Half-Marathon To Honor 13 Female Leaders For The First-Ever Women Run The World Relay & Mentorship Program - 2015 MORE/SHAPE Half-Marathon Broll By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 31 Mar 2016 13:45:00 EDT The 12th Annual MORE/FITNESS/SHAPE Women’s Half-Marathon on April 19, 2015 in New York’s Central Park Full Article Sports Sporting Events Women-related News Broadcast Feed Announcements Corporate Social Responsibility MultiVu Video
women Natalie Morales Of NBC's TODAY Show, Erica Hill Of NBC News, And Carolyn Manno Of NBC Olympics To Host 2016 More/Shape Women's Half-Marathon - 2015 MORE/SHAPE Half-Marathon BTS By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 14 Apr 2016 11:05:00 EDT Behind the scenes with Natalie Morales and Erica Hill at the 12th Annual MORE/SHAPE Women’s Half-Marathon on April 19, 2015. Full Article Entertainment Sports Television Sporting Events Women-related News Broadcast Feed Announcements MultiVu Video
women 2016 MORE/SHAPE Women's Half-Marathon Honors 13 Female Leaders, Including Sara Bareilles, Danielle Brooks And Padma Lakshmi, For The First-Annual Women Run The Worldâ„¢ Relay & Mentorship Program - 2016 MORE/SHAPE Half-Marathon BTS By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 19 Apr 2016 11:35:00 EDT Behind the scenes with Elizabeth Goodman Artis, Natalie Morales, Danielle Brooks, Padma Lakshmi and Sara Bareilles at the 2016 MORE/SHAPE Women’s Half-Marathon in Central Park on April 17. Full Article Healthcare Hospitals Magazines Publishing Information Services Sporting Events Women-related News Broadcast Feed Announcements MultiVu Video
women Laura Dern, Kellie Pickler, Valerie Harper Among Notable Voices Kicking Off National Women's Lung Health Week - #ShareYourVoice for LUNG FORCE By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 12 May 2015 17:15:00 EDT Laura Dern, Kellie Pickler, Valerie Harper Among Notable Voices Kicking Off National Women’s Lung Health Week Full Article Advertising Healthcare Hospitals Medical Pharmaceuticals Women-related News Broadcast Feed Announcements MultiVu Video
women PeriCoach®, New FDA-Approved Pelvic Floor Training System For Women, Now Available - Christine Lewicky-Gaupp, MD By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 23 Jun 2015 18:30:00 EDT Dr. Lewicky-Gaupp knows what a significant problem UI can be for millions of women – many of whom suffer in silence. Here she explains why the PeriCoach System is an important new treatment option. Full Article Healthcare Hospitals Medical Pharmaceuticals New Products Services Women-related News Broadcast Feed Announcements MultiVu Video
women Grammy Award-Winning Singer Patti LaBelle Teams Up With American Lung Association's LUNG FORCE To Educate The Public About Lung Cancer - 2nd Annual Women’s Lung Health Barometer Animated Video By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 05 Nov 2015 10:45:00 EST 2nd Annual Women’s Lung Health Barometer Animated Video Full Article Healthcare Hospitals Medical Pharmaceuticals Music New Products Services Women-related News Broadcast Feed Announcements Survey Polls & Research Clinical Trials Medical Discoveries MultiVu Video
women Antidepressant Use Common Among Reproductive-Aged Women - Antidepressants & Young Women By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 28 Jan 2016 16:35:00 EST Broll of pregnant women, doctors, prenatal exam, healthy & sick babies. Antidepressant use among reproductive-aged women is common. If you’re pregnant, or are planning a pregnancy, speak to your doctor right away. Full Article Healthcare Hospitals Medical Pharmaceuticals Infectious Disease Control Pharmaceuticals Children-related News Women-related News Broadcast Feed Announcements Survey Polls & Research MultiVu Video
women 2016 MORE/SHAPE Women's Half-Marathon Honors 13 Female Leaders, Including Sara Bareilles, Danielle Brooks And Padma Lakshmi, For The First-Annual Women Run The Worldâ„¢ Relay & Mentorship Program - 2016 MORE/SHAPE Half-Marathon BTS By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: 19 Apr 2016 11:35:00 EDT Behind the scenes with Elizabeth Goodman Artis, Natalie Morales, Danielle Brooks, Padma Lakshmi and Sara Bareilles at the 2016 MORE/SHAPE Women’s Half-Marathon in Central Park on April 17. Full Article Healthcare Hospitals Magazines Publishing Information Services Sporting Events Women-related News Broadcast Feed Announcements MultiVu Video
women Shut out of PPP loans, struggling with no child care: How Covid-19 is impacting women-owned small businesses By www.cnbc.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 19:28:46 GMT CNBC Make It spoke to female entrepreneurs about the impact today's pandemic is having on their companies as they fight for federal funding, pivot business operations and manage child-care. Full Article
women More than half of women in Zimbabwe have faced sextortion, finds survey By www.theguardian.com Published On :: 2020-02-08T09:00:32Z Widespread corruption and deteriorating economy have contributed to rise in sexual bribery, say researchersZimbabwe has recorded an unprecedented number of women reporting being forced to exchange sex for employment or business favours.More than 57% of women surveyed by Transparency International Zimbabwe (TIZ) said they had been forced to offer sexual favours in exchange for jobs, medical care and even when seeking placements at schools for their children. Related: We were promised change – but corruption and brutality still rule in Zimbabwe | Fadzayi Mahere Continue reading... Full Article Women's rights and gender equality Global development Zimbabwe Africa World news Sexual harassment Corruption index and barometer
women The struggle is real but is women's football facing an existential threat? | Suzanne Wrack By www.theguardian.com Published On :: 2020-05-06T18:00:12Z Investment is bound to suffer in the post-Covid weeks of return but the outlook is cautiously positive for the women’s game Ominous warnings have been sounded by the international players’ union that women’s football faces an existential threat. When AFC Fylde disbanded their women’s team last week it was probably the tip of an iceberg – but how gloomy is the game’s future?Although everyone agrees there will be casualties, opinion is split about the extent of any setback. Alan Naigeon offers his assessment from a position of authority as a managing partner of the agency A&V Sports, which represents players such as Chelsea’s Sam Kerr and Lyon’s Ballon d’Or winner Ada Hegerberg. Continue reading... Full Article Women's football Women's Super League Football Sport
women Week in Review: Women on the front lines of Covid-19, lifting France's lockdown and homemade homages to art By www.france24.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 11:39:14 GMT FRANCE 24 takes a three-part look at the women on the front lines of the Covid-19 fight in France and examines the details of the government plan to start lifting lockdown on May 11. We also spoke with Iceland's prime minister about her country's response to the pandemic and examined how art lovers, barred from museum visits, are recreating famous paintings in their homes. Full Article Culture
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women All The Wilted Women By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2020 06:33:39 PDT Hayley Williams “Roses/Lotus/Violet/Iris” The first time I heard this song I had no idea who it was by, and was legitimately shocked to discover it was the singer of Paramore, a band I’ve never had any affection for in either their emo phase or their pivot to boppy pop a few years ago. Whereas the […] Full Article Uncategorized
women Young men more likely than women to break lockdown rules – UK survey By www.theguardian.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T10:31:16Z Researchers call on government to do more to explain need for physical distancingCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageYoung men are more likely than young women to break lockdown rules, research suggests.A team of psychologists led by Dr Liat Levita from the University of Sheffield surveyed 2,000 13- to 24-year-olds in the UK to examine the impact of the pandemic on young people. Continue reading... Full Article Young people Mental health Anxiety Health Society Coronavirus outbreak UK news
women Men are worse than women at estimating their height and weight By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 12:30:35 +0000 We tend to overestimate our height and underestimate our weight to fit society’s ideals, or because we think we're still the same as our younger selves Full Article
women Dateci Voce: Italian women demand voice in Covid-19 fight By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 12:04:59 GMT Women post selfies demanding more representation in official bodies dealing with Covid-19. Full Article
women FIFA Blue Stars Youth Cup 2018 - Women's Final Match (KO at 15h20) By www.fifa.com Published On :: Thu, 10 May 2018 11:36:00 GMT Full Article Area=Tournament Section=Competition Kind=Photo Tournament=Blue Stars/FIFA Youth Cup 2018