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Good news about Gender equality
Positive stories about Gender equality, gathered from the newsrooms Rally reads. Every headline links back to the publisher who reported it.
15 stories.
More part-time bosses and co-CEOs could keep women in leadership and narrow Australia’s pay gap
More flexible work options, like part-time leadership roles and co-CEOs, could help women stay in senior positions. The changes address unequal caring responsibilities and a lack of flexibility, narrowing Australia’s pay gap. This is good news for women in leadership and workplaces striving for fairness.
The Guardian
Watch: The extreme motorsport where women keep winning
Swedish driver Susanne Callin has won the European Top Fuel championship for the second year in a row, making her one of the top competitors in a sport where women often outperform men. This elite motorsport stands out as a rare example of gender equality in elite competition, offering inspiration and opportunity to female athletes.
BBC News
NZ Labour Party Pledges Budget Surplus, Pay Equity For Women
New Zealand’s Labour Party has promised to balance the budget and reinstate pay equity laws, which would help close the gender wage gap. This is good news for women workers and a step toward fairer economic policies.
Bloomberg
Morocco’s King Names a Female Prime Minister, in a Historic First
Morocco became the second North African country to have a woman lead the government with the selection of Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, a lawyer and politician from the centrist Authenticity and Modernity Party.
The New York Times
First female prime minister named in Morocco after winning elections
Fatima Zahra El Mansouri, a lawyer and former mayor of Marrakesh, becomes Morocco’s first female prime minister, appointed by the king. As only the second woman to lead a government in the Arab world, her historic role offers a milestone for gender representation in leadership.
BBC News
5 young leaders flying to South Africa as Rappler’s One Young World 2026 delegates
Five young Filipino leaders are representing their country at the One Young World Summit in South Africa, focusing on vital issues like youth empowerment, political participation, and gender equality. Their participation not only highlights the talents of these young changemakers but also promotes important discussions on data storytelling and agricultural advancement in the Philippines. This initiative fosters a platform for youth to influence positive change in their communities.
Rappler
Justice Ayesha Malik honoured with 'international leader' award in Vienna
Justice Ayesha Malik, the first female judge of Pakistan’s Supreme Court, has been recognised with an international award for leadership. The honour highlights her contributions to justice and could inspire greater representation in legal systems. This recognition underscores the impact of trailblazers in shaping fairer institutions.
Dawn
Northern Ireland schools must give girls option to wear trousers from next year
Northern Ireland schools will now allow girls to choose trousers as part of their uniform, including for PE and games. The change gives students more freedom to wear what makes them comfortable. It’s a step toward fairness and inclusivity in education.
The Guardian
Mérida Expands Support Network to Empower Women and Combat Gender Violence
Mérida is strengthening its efforts to support women and fight gender violence with a new edition of its diploma course. The program aims to empower women and promote gender equality, building on the city’s ongoing commitment to these goals. This initiative offers practical tools to help women thrive and stay safe.
The Yucatan Times
Why more women carry the 'mental load' - and how couples can share it
Household planning and organisation often fall to mothers, leaving them with a heavy mental load. This piece offers practical tips to help couples share the burden more evenly. It’s a small but meaningful step toward fairness and balance in family life.
BBC News
Asylum seekers told rape and harassment illegal in UK in new Home Office booklet
The nine-page booklet covers issues including respect in public, sex and consent, and gender equality.
BBC News
Sierra Leone MPs approve contested overhaul of electoral rules
Sierra Leone’s parliament has passed a constitutional reform lowering the presidential victory threshold, introducing proportional representation, and reserving 30 percent of leadership roles for women. The changes aim to make elections more inclusive and representative ahead of the 2028 vote. This step could strengthen democracy by giving more voices a fairer chance to shape the country’s future.
Africanews
EQUALITY RISING: ‘You belong in the room’: SA’s women vice-chancellors speak on breaking boundaries
More women in South Africa are becoming vice-chancellors, breaking barriers in university leadership. They’re challenging long-standing traditions and systemic resistance, creating opportunities for others. Their growing presence is reshaping what leadership looks like in higher education.
Daily Maverick
On horseback against the patriarchy: Mexican women conquer charrería
For the first time, Mexico’s national sport of charrería has an all-female team, breaking long-standing gender barriers. This creates new opportunities for girls and young women in a traditionally conservative and sexist society, marking progress toward equality.
El País (English)
Before the European Athletics Championships, broadcasters receive recommendations to film female athletes with 'dignity and respect'
Broadcasters covering the European Athletics Championships have received new guidelines to avoid sexist camera angles when filming female athletes. The European Broadcasting Union and the European Athletics Federation aim to ensure women are portrayed with dignity and respect. This step helps shift media coverage toward fairness and inclusivity in sports.
Le Monde
