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Europe | Great Britain | Crimes

Muslim community shuns women released from prison, says report

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The Muslim community in Britain shuns women who have been to prison while forgiving convicted men, “no matter what they’ve done”, according to a report. Female former prisoners told researchers, Muslim experts in the criminal justice system, that they suffered a “conspiracy of silence” after being released from jail, having to hide or move away in order to not bring shame on their families. The Muslim Women in Prison project worked with 55 women on their release from HMP New Hall and Askham Grange, two Yorkshire jails, helping them reconnect with their families – or to start
Europe | Great Britain | Politics

Britain expects to have its first female prime minister since Margaret Thatcher

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Britain is on track to have its first woman prime minister since Margaret Thatcher, after the governing party Thursday selected Home Secretary Theresa May and Energy Minister Andrea Leadsom as finalists for a runoff ending in September. The winner of the contest will replace Prime Minister David Cameron, who announced his decision to step down after Britain last month voted in favor of withdrawing from theEuropean Union.
Europe | Great Britain | Media

BBC makes Anne Bulford first female deputy director-general

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The prospect of a female director-general of the BBC moved a step closer today, after the corporation’s current boss appointed a woman as his deputy for the first time. Lord Hall of Birkenhead, the director-general, announced that Anne Bulford, the broadcaster’s head of finance, would become deputy director-general, making her the most senior female executive in the corporation’s history. Ms Bulford, who worked with Lord Hall during his time as chief executive of the Royal Opera House, was poached from Channel 4, where she was chief operating officer, to join the BBC in 2013.
Europe | Great Britain | Security

Ridiculous: Woman upset after London airport forces her to dump breast milk – all 15 litres of it

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Aviation officials at London's Heathrow Airport forced a nursing mother to dump nearly four gallons (nearly 15 litres) of breast milk, including a sizable amount that was frozen, the woman says. But Jessica Coakley Martinez didn't just cry over it. She penned an outraged open letter on Facebook that has resonated with working mothers everywhere. "I normally would not post something this personal, but I do not remember the last time I felt so justly upset," she writes. In her posting, she documents the travails of breastfeeding while holding down a job that requires her to be away from
Europe | Great Britain | History

She Discovered Jurassic Dinosaur Fossils that Challenged Bible-Based Creationism

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Mary Anning was a British fossil collector, dealer, and paleontologist (before there was paleontology). Her studies challenged the bible-based view of creation, and her gender and status challenged what a scientists should be.The fossils she found proved that there was something before man, which upset the established narrative of the history of life on Earth. The British Journal for the History of Science describes her as “the greatest fossilist the world ever knew.” Anning would roam the limestone cliffs in Dorset. This is where she made many fossil discoveries, including the first ic
Europe | Great Britain | Arts

Tate Modern appoints its first British and first female director

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Tate Modern has appointed its first British director. Frances Morris, 57, currently director of collection at Tate, will also become the museum’s first female director when she takes the helm later this year. Her appointment, which comes at a time when European and Americans occupy some of the most senior positions within British arts institutions, was hailed by industry figures as “absolutely the right choice”. She will replace Belgium-born Chris Dercon, who was appointed Tate Modern’s third director in 2010.
Europe | Great Britain | Activism

Shami Chakrabarti steps down as Liberty director after 12 years

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The human rights campaigner Shami Chakrabarti, once called “the most dangerous woman in Britain”, is stepping down as director of Liberty after leading the organisation for 12 years. Having joined Liberty the day before the 11 September 2001 attacks, her departure comes as counter-terrorism legislation, surveillance concerns and privacy issues continue to rise up the political agenda. Chakrabarti, 46, will remain in post until the organisation has chosen her successor. She has declined to say what her next challenge will be, but has said she is looking forward to stepping aside from
Europe | Great Britain | Entrepreneurship

Founder of lingerie line for black women crowned Fashion Entrepreneur of the Year

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THE FOUNDER of a nude lingerie line for black women has been named fashion entrepreneur of the year at the Great British Entrepreneur Awards 2015. “Happy Thanksgiving to all our US lovelies,” Ade Hassan, founder of Nubian Skin, wrote on the company’s Instagram profile today (Nov 26). “Feeling incredibly grateful today.” After only one year in business, Ade’s brainchild has been endorsed by the likes of Scandal star Kerry Washington and is stocked in five stores in the UK, two in Portugal and 21 stores in the US. It is also sold through nine websites online. The 31-year-old
Europe | Great Britain | Arts

Marie Spartali Stillman: The female artist time forgot

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Being an artist in Victorian England was not an occupation considered suitable for a woman - one reason why there were so few of them. But Marie Spartali Stillman was an exception. She rose to prominence within the very male pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood and successfully sold her paintings on both sides of the Atlantic. Delaware Art Museum is staging the first major exhibition of her work - Poetry in Beauty - in an attempt to bring her the public recognition she deserves.
Europe | Great Britain | Architecture

Zaha Hadid is the first sole female recipient of the prestigious RIBA Royal Gold Medal

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British architect Zaha Hadid is to become the 2016 recipient of the Royal Gold Medal for architecture, marking the first time a woman has won the prize in her own right (+ slideshow). Awarded by the Royal Institute of British Architects, the medal is presented annually in recognition of a significant contribution to the profession. Hadid is the first women without a male partner to win the award in its 167-year history. Hadid said she was proud to be the first woman to receive the honour in her own right. "We now see more established female architects all the time. That doesn't mean it'
Europe | Great Britain | Career

Maternity leave discrimination means 54,000 women lose their jobs each year

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Women returning from maternity leave are more likely to face discrimination in the workplace than they were a decade ago, according to a report published today by the Equality and Human Rights Commission. The study by the EHRC estimates that around 54,000 new mothers are losing their jobs across Britain every year – almost twice the number identified in similar research undertaken in 2005. It also found that 10% of women were discouraged from attending antenatal appointments by their employers, putting the health of mother and baby at risk. Caroline Waters, deputy chair of the EHRC,
Europe | Great Britain | Sports

The Sea Is for Sirens – An All-Female Yacht Racing Team Pave the Way for a New Era in Women’s Sailing

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If you're following this year's RORC racing season you might just notice one team in particular. A team that aren't there for the novelty factor, that aren't motivated by gender or girl power or trying to prove themselves to the world. A team that are racing ferociously because they just love to race. Oh, and they also happen to be women. The Sirens are a British yacht racing team that revolves around the insatiable passions of the two founding members and bolstered by the dedication and skills of around sixty other women. Susan Glenny and Jennie Child have spent their lives in the sailing
Europe | Great Britain | Sports

First Arab female umpire at Wimbledon

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Wimbledon’s first Arab female umpire to officiate was worried that her hijab would anger some tennis fans. But Aseel Shaheen’s fear proved to be futile as she overcame her lack of confidence. “It’s an indescribable feeling being here. It’s something big, it’s a challenge. I’m the first female from the Arab world to be an umpire at Wimbledon,” she said in an interview with Sport360. “I was worried that they wouldn’t accept me because I wear a hijab, but on the contrary, they really accepted me. London is quite open toward hijab, but maybe it’s not too common aroun
Europe | Great Britain | Military

British army appoints first female general

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The British army has appointed its first female general. Susan Ridge will be promoted to the rank of major general in September when she will become the army’s top legal adviser. Ridge, 52, will be the new director general army legal services (DGALS), responsible for advising commanding officers on discipline and complaints. The role has taken on added significance in light of court rulings enforcing human rights legislation in the armed forces, and a growing number of complaints about the conduct of service personnel, including sexism. Ridge, a qualified solicitor, said: “I am still

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