WOMEN IN BUSINESS

As well as facing major challenges as entrepreneurs, women in Africa are facing marital rape, female genital mutilation and child marriage.

While there is still a difference in pay between the sexes in the US, there are also many cities with gender parity and a higher earning capacity for women.

Within two months of launching her company, Cate Basic was hit with a public health complaint that penalised her for baking cookies in her kitchen at home.

The study shows that 13 per cent of the working population in the UK have a better work-life balance and faster career progression at female-founded businesses.

Media entrepreneur Serlina Boyd hopes the school will encourage the next generation of reporters from all backgrounds.

Mitsuko Tottori's promotion marks the first time in seven decades that the flight company has been led by a woman.

The Basma Hameed Clinic is internationally recognised for its ground-breaking scar camouflage work and has worked with more than 20,000 clients.

Ireland and Luxembourg were named as the two countries without female business leaders.

After Taylor Swift was seen wearing POPFLEX Active, within minutes, the Pirouette Skort sold out.

Construction companies are still refusing to hire women, despite an ongoing staffing crisis and demand for new recruits in the front-line manual sector.

While in India, Bhattacharyya learned about NASA and educated herself on space technology - this is what pushed her to apply for an internship in America.

Alexis Ohanian and his 776 Foundation are investing into The Sport Bra to help expand the venture and allow women's sports to experience more growth.

Branch Basics' is the result of genuine love for wellness: coming up with chemical home cleaners and replacing them with a 100% non-toxic alternative.

After being bullied as a child for being poor, Lisa Johnson climbed through the corporate world before then becoming a successful business strategist.

Simply Business' "Best UK Cities for Small Businesses Index for 2024" has London listed as the best city in the UK to start a small business.

A mompreneur's bold move of investing her kids' college fund into her business pays off, with Bogg Bag looking at a $100 million growth this year

The signs that show that you are doing well financially include playing "the wealth game", tracking the average annual wage, knowing the three fundamentals of finance and changing your mindset.

Without any experience with DIY or construction, Saskia van Leeuwen converted a double-decker bus into a mobile hostel with her sister and best friend.

After starting her business 16 years ago, Mignon Francois has built a cupcake empire that produces thousands of cupcakes for customers all over the US.

While Personal Statement Laws tell women to obey their husbands "in a reasonable manner", 40 per cent of digital entrepreneurs in Saudi Arabia are women

Christina Amoruso was forced to file for bankruptcy after NastGal was listed as one of the "fastest-growing companies."

Victoria Redbard used her spiritual enlightenment to become an entrepreneur who has built an internationally accredited sex school.

A woman sparked a debate on social media after she was told that she didn't "put enough effort" into her appearance for a job interview.

Lauren Howard lets her employees schedule in their chosen days off and says they can do so, without reason.

Texas CEO Angela Chao died in a Tesla crash on her ranch while intoxicated. Her friends and rescuers couldn't save her due to the car's reinforced glass.

Using TikTok as her main marketing platform, Amelia Hitchcock-Merritt has built a 7-figure business without paying a social media influencer.

Survey data shows that 64 per cent of employees are willing to take a pay cut for a job that better supports their mental wellbeing.

Girls Auto Clinic has been dedicated to redefining the automotive world since it launched in 2013

UN Women have warned that more than one in five women and girls are at risk of living in extreme poverty by 2030.