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Women’s bodies continue to be policed as breasts deemed “offensive” in Adidas advert

The ASA has ruled that women's breasts are offensive as they shut down progressive...

HeForShe global head Edward Wageni

Edward Wageni interview: HeForShe shows why women are most affected by climate change [EXCLUSIVE]

We interviewed the global head of HeForShe Edward Wageni about why climate change...

Bukola Adisa

Bukola Adisa interview: How an understanding of intersectionality can help black women in business

Our exclusive International Women's Day interview with Career Masterclass founder...

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International Women’s Day: Black feminist literature you need on your to-read list

For International Women's Day, we explore some of the must-read pieces of black feminist...

Historical female trailblazers we'd love to see in film

We take a look at some historical trailblazers in feminism whose stories we think should be told on the big...

Breaking through the patriarchal narrative: Art as a medium to champion gender balance

Faiza Butt writes an exclusive piece for Female First.

Despite the feminist movement, some women still feel judged for taking part in certain 'male' activities. Photo: PA

Young women are being told they shouldn’t watch sport, play video games or drink beer

New research has found that more than 1 in 5 female students have previously been told...

Keeping up with healthy habits is one thing that makes women feel empowered

The top ten things that empower women across the nation

Improving productivity and simply saying “no” to things have been voted as the best ways to feel empowered,...

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26 February 2019

The feminist tearing down stereotypes with children’s book of diverse inspirational women

Michelle Obama, Princess Diana, Victoria Beckham and more are featured in new...

Jameela has criticised the beauty industry for their manipulative advertising

20 January 2019

Jameela Jamil calls out beauty industry for manipulative advertising

Jameela Jamil is our favourite person on social media right now.

Gillette

15 January 2019

The Best a Man Can Be: Gillette tackle toxic masculinity in their inspirational new advert

Gillette deals with sexism against both men and women in their brand new short film.

Benedict Cumberbatch is a campaigner for women

4 December 2018

5 male celebrities you didn't know were doing their bit for female empowerment

We hear a lot about the women in the media lifting up other women. But, not so much the men who...

Theresa May will always be remembered as the Prime Minister to lead us through Brexit

21 November 2018

100 years since women won the right to be MPs: The female politicians who will go down in history

To celebrate 100 years of women in parliament, here are some female politicians...

Women are becoming more prominent in football / Photo Credit: thisfangirl.com

14 November 2018

7 women that prove diversity in football is heading in the right direction

Here are 7 women who prove football is becoming a more gender diverse sport.

Chilling Adventures of Sabrina / Photo Credit: Netflix

29 October 2018

Chilling Adventures of Sabrina tries so hard to celebrate diversity, but does it miss the mark?

There's no doubt this show is super entertaining, but it's occasionally...

Salem witch trials

25 October 2018

Why the #MeToo "witch-hunt" parallel is a complete joke

Why the word "witch-hunt" is a deeply offensive analogy for victims of the #MeToo movement, and our female...

16 February 2016

Why I'm a male feminist

'I am a feminist because I understand the struggle within the fight for equality.'

Taylor Swift

30 September 2014

Taylor Swift praises Emma Watson’s UN Speech

Pop princess applauds Emma Watson as feminist icon.