Research suggests it will take until 2158 to reach full gender parity at the current rate of progress. Business leaders must shift their mindset to accelerate action.

NE Youth hosted an International Women’s Day party to celebrate women and to raise crucial funds for young girls in need of support, here in the North East.

They're kind and generous. They're brave and strong. They love deeply, laugh loudly, and stand up for those less fortunate. Whether a mother, sister, or friend comes to mind, we all have women in our lives worth celebrating,

The centre is committed to attaining a GDP of $30 trillion by 2047 when the country is going to celebrate the centenary of its independence. For this to happen, around 45 per cent ($14 trillion) needs to flow from the women workforce,