A female version of the ‘George and the Dragon’ statue has been unveiled ahead of International Women’s Day – inspiring a new generation of girls that they can do anything. The ‘Georgina and the Dragon’ model shows a powerful young girl rearing on a BMX bike as she triumphantly slays the dragon, which symbolises several stereotypes females still face today. …
A poll of 2,000 mums found that, more than anything else, 51 per cent simply wish for quality time with their partner and children this mothering Sunday. Exactly a quarter don’t have enough spare time to spend with their kids due to work taking over (65 per cent), having too many chores (58 per cent) and not enough hours in …
A poll of 5,100 adults found 56 per cent of women feel the pain they experience is ignored or dismissed, with 50 per cent of those feeling this way when seeking support from a GP. While 27 per cent have felt the same when opening up to other healthcare professionals. But 26 per cent felt their partners or …
Iconic London landmarks were lit up last night in a bid to show the plight of those struggling to access clean, safe water around the world. Video footage showing a woman from Niger, West Africa, carrying water could be seen beamed onto Waterloo Station, The National Theatre and The National Gallery. The bold display highlighted the 200 million hours women …
A study of 2,000 adults found less than half (48 per cent) have had a loved one open up to them about their experience with menopause. In fact, almost half (47 per cent) believe approaching the subject with a woman might make them feel uncomfortable, while 38 per cent think it’s simply not their place to ask. Delving deeper into …
Women’s football legend Nikita Parris has given a group of unsuspecting youngsters a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity of playing with the trophy-winning star. The Manchester United forward who has been capped 65 times for England arrived at her childhood football club in Toxteth for an early morning kickaround, surprising the under 12s team. As the girls sat down to breakfast, Parris gave …
A survey of 2,000 adults found of those who know a former partner’s passwords, 35 per cent still have access to their ex’s Facebook account. While others can still access video services like Netflix (34 per cent) and even work emails (33 per cent). And almost one in 10 (nine per cent) admitted they had their ex’s details …
By Marie Haaland // SWNS Staff w/ INFOGRAPHICS + VIDEO For women worried about aging, there’s at least one benefit to getting older — more confidence. A new survey of 2,000 American women aged 30 and older examined the changes in respondents’ self-confidence throughout their lives, and it revealed two-thirds (63%) believe the older they are, the more …
More than two thirds of Brits think women’s achievements in the armed forces should be more recognised and celebrated. A survey of 2,000 adults found 42 per cent associate women in the military with care-based roles such as nursing, rather than their heroics on the frontline. As a result, 74 per cent have heard of Florence Nightingale, the …
Seven in 10 menopausal women feel the latest national lockdown has increased their symptoms of anxiety – in what has also been described as ‘a mental health catastrophe waiting to happen’. Half of women over 40 also think the pandemic has made their menopause symptoms worse. But when it comes to talking about anxiety and other symptoms, 95 …
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