The Female Lead: May 2022 – Celebrating Women
As seen in The Female Lead: From worldwide politics and business, to sports and eyewatering physical challenges, we’ve put together a list of ten milestones in the gender equality sphere that will make you smile. There’s a long way to go, but we believe every step in the right direction is a step worth celebrating.
1) The first ever woman finishes an extreme endurance ride in the Tunisian desert
Vanessa Ruck – also known as The Girl on a Bike – recently battled sand dunes and blistering temperatures to complete the Tunisia Desert Challenge.
The 35-year-old motorcyclist went on to complete the gruelling eight-day endurance event, covering up to 469km each day and enduring sandstorms with up to 85km/hr winds. Vanessa told The Female Lead: “Tunisia really was brutal but such an adventure!”
2) The first woman wins UK’s Fisherman of the Year
Ashley Mullenger is a whelk fisherman who fishes off Wells-next-the-Sea in Norfolk. She says she was determined to normalise the role of women in the industry, after becoming the first woman to land a Fisherman of the Year accolade.
“Men have worked hard to build this industry that I’m now part of. It is part of my honour and respect for them,” she told the BBC.
The under 10-metre award, which Ashley won, refers to the size of fishing vessel. Judges looked for an individual who has demonstrated skill, determination, leadership ability and adaptability to change.
3) Spain take the lead on menstrual leave for women
Women who suffer from severe period pain might be allowed to take leave from work for up to three days each month, which could be extended to five days in some circumstances.
If the bill passes, Spain would join Japan, South Korea, Indonesia and Zambia in having a policy that grants. menstrual leave.
For the rest of the Female Lead article see here.
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