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‘Too clever for prison’ Oxford student gets suspended sentence
Speed Read Judge had reportedly earlier told Lavinia Woodward a prison term could damage her career prospects
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Bug-loving girl who was teased at school co-authors research paper
In Depth Sophia Spencer, 8, featured in a PhD student’s article after her mother appealed to scientists for help
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The superhero fighting for women's rights in Pakistan
Speed Read First female comic book character is challenging gender stereotypes in a deeply patriarchal society
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Which are the world's best and worst countries for girls?
Speed Read High teen pregnancy rate sees UK sit at 15 on Save the Children's list
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Women's suicide rates on the rise
In Depth Campaigners warn that women are not getting adequate mental health provision
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Gender pay gap: will naming and shaming firms work?
In Depth Businesses are wary of the new measures while critics argue they don't go far enough
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Sexism in Hollywood: how women are fighting back
In Depth From pay gaps to a lack of meaningful roles, gender inequality is still rampant in the movie industry
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How anti-corruption measures are shutting women out of banks
In Depth Barriers to opening accounts may be 'unnecessarily high' for women in developing countries
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Gender pay gap means female bosses are 'working for free'
Speed Read The pay gap between male and female managers stands at £8,524 – equating to 57 days of unpaid labour a year
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Bar highlights gender pay gap by charging women 77% of bill
In Depth Owner of the New York bar says pay gap between men and women in America is 'some shameful s***'
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Garrick Club: should the iconic gentleman's club allow women?
In Depth Members voted against admitting female members because they might 'ruin the camaraderie and banter'
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Women's rights in Afghanistan: the turbulent fight for equality
In Depth In 1923 Afghan law gave women equal rights, but the Soviet invasion – and the Taliban – brought violence and oppression
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