Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment
Systemic racism doesn’t always announce itself through slurs or laws. More often, it operates through the quiet but corrosive power of stereotypes. Black men are too often cast as “dangerous” or “angry.” Black women are labelled “loud,” “aggressive,” or reduced to the trope of the “strong Black woman.” These labels might seem casual to some, […]
Menopause is a natural biological stage that marks the end of menstruation, typically occurring between the ages of 45 and 55, though it can begin earlier (perimenopause) or be brought on by surgery or medical conditions. It is driven by changes in hormone levels, primarily oestrogen and progesterone, and can bring a wide range of
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Intersectionality is a powerful tool that helps us uncover how different systems of power shape inequality. It provides a lens through which we can examine the ways oppression and privilege interact, often in complex and overlapping ways. Rooted in Black feminist thought and first defined by Kimberlé Williams Crenshaw in the 1980s, intersectionality has gained
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Why this matters to the Fitness and Wellbeing Sector Fitness environments involve intimate space changing rooms, showers, therapy suites. These settings demand special care, particularly when accommodating people of different sexes, gender identities, trauma experiences, and religious needs. The legal responsibilities of employers and service providers, including leisure and health centres, have shifted in very
Single-Sex Changing Rooms: What Health Centres and Gyms need to know in 2025 Read More »
The recent report commissioned by the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) has once again brought to light the ongoing diversity and inclusion challenges within the UK fire service. The report’s findings that the service is still overwhelmingly male and white, with less than 10% women and 5.4% from ethnically diverse backgrounds highlight the significant gap
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Every year, International Women’s Day (IWD) serves as a moment of reflection and action in the fight for gender equality. In 2025, the theme ‘Accelerate Action’ calls for urgent and decisive steps to dismantle systemic barriers that continue to disadvantage women across the globe. With gender parity projected to be over 130 years away, we
As we approach International Women’s Day on 8th March 2025, I take a moment to reflect on my journey, a journey of resilience, advocacy, and unwavering commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). This is not just a celebration of the work I have done but a tribute to the people who have supported, inspired,
International Women’s Day 2025: A Celebration of My Journey, My Impact, and My Gratitude Read More »
The Weight of a Label When Black women express themselves whether in the boardroom, classroom, or everyday interactions their tone, volume, and body language are often scrutinised in ways that others never experience. They are told to “calm down” when they are simply making a point. They are labelled “aggressive” for advocating for themselves. They
The “Angry Black Woman” Stereotype: A Silencing Tactic Read More »
Introduction: The Growing Demand for Menopause Support Over one million women in the UK are actively seeking jobs that offer menopause support, highlighting a significant gap in workplace provisions. According to a nationwide survey conducted by Fertifa, in collaboration with menopause specialists Miss Charlotte Cassis and Mr. Gidon Lieberman, the lack of menopause support is
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Time to Confront It The Harsh Truth In many workplaces, Black women navigate an invisible battlefield, a battleground dressed up as the office, a place where thriving professionally becomes a near-impossible feat. This battlefield is laden with expectations, biases, and hurdles that others may never experience, but for Black women, it’s an all-too-familiar terrain. Shrinking
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