Week unclouded. New women’s archive, FGM in Malta, and equality inaction
The launch of Malta’s first Women’s Archive, the reality of FGM in Malta. and government’s inaction to tackle the low fertility rate… here are some women news bites you may have missed this week.
Words of women…
Woman Unclouded was born to support women by sharing experiences and expertise. In the last months, many women shared their views. So, to mark Women’s Day, here come some of the words of these wonderful women… about a range of subjects.
Dreaming about an ex? Relax, it’s not what you think
Have you ever woken up from a dream wondering why on earth you dreamt about a person from the past? A long-lost friend, an old teacher... or an ex? In the case of the latter, you might even feel a bit guilty. But, is there a reason to feel this way?
Week unclouded. Cancer research, menopause-at-work policies, and Chinese babies
More funding for cancer research, the need for workplace policies that cater for menstruation and menopause, and how less babies led to more entrepreneurial mums in China… here are some women news bites you may have missed this week.
How she does it: Ramona Depares
Journalist and book author Ramona Depares shares her philosophy on life: that life need not be linear—the fun is often in the detours, and they don’t come with an expiry date. She also discusses wardrobe choices (including her signature red lipstick), life decisions, and her love for pretty things.
Week unclouded. Social media control, illegal ejaculation, and ageism
The need to control the impact of social media, conversations about illegal non-consensual ejaculation and ageism in Hollywood… here are some women news bites you may have missed this week.
The big abandon. Shedding burdening expectations - yours and theirs
We are living on the surface of life, controlled by what we expect from ourselves and what others expect of us. We need to let go. Unshackle ourselves from false realities and help others do the same. We need to collectively agree to stop accepting those false realities and demand honesty and truth. This is The Big Abandon.
Week unclouded. Babies, entitlement gaps, and love scams
Incentives to have more babies, entitlement gaps, and romance scam alerts… here are some women news bites you may have missed this week.
‘Mummy, can a boy marry a boy?’ How to talk to kids about different families
When children ask questions about different family units they offer a great opportunity to introduce them to the diversity of families in a way that is simple, loving, and age-appropriate. Counsellor Ryan Portelli walks us through how to handle these conversations.
Women with disabilities value career and beauty but motherhood feels out of reach - study shows
Research has shown that, in Malta, women with disabilities care about looking good and believe having a career is important. However, they feel that having both a career and a family remains a challenge for them with few considering motherhood as an option.