12 must-read gender stories of the week

Welcome to your weekly digest of stories about how the gender gap plays out around the world – in business, health, education and politics

Women-led investment funds outperform the rest. But it’s not enough to smooth capital raising, reports KPMG. (PR NewsWire)

Incentive pay and the gender gap: help or hindrance? (World Economic Forum)

“Without real parental leave, I’d quit.” Youtube CEO Susan Wojcicki tells it like it is. (Wired)

No country has achieved gender equality, says UN rights chief. (Jurist)

Science students break down gender barriers. (China Daily)

What does the education gender gap look like today? (World Economic Forum)

Domestic violence is greater risk for younger brides. (Indian Express)

Brazilian nut breakers seek equal rights to natural and economic resources. (Reuters)

Former Microsoft employee claims gender bias. Tech giant’s internal culture challenged by a class-action law suit. (Wired)

24-year old woman sues China’s largest postal agency, encouraging others to speak out for equal employment opportunities. (Channel News Asia)

20 women of Pakistan who have conquered the world: in arts, engineering, exploration, politics, medicine, sports. (Daily Pakistan)

She’s funny, female, Muslim and slaying the stand-up scene. Is Shiatza Aziz the Arab world’s funniest woman? (OZY)

Statistic of the Week

Nigerian group Boko Haram has abducted at least 2000 women and girls since the start of 2014, forcing many into sexual slavery and combat. Amnesty International, 2015

Quote of the Week

“I think women all over this country heard very clearly what Mr Trump said.”
Carly Fiorina, Current US Presidential Candidate, Republican politician and former business executive.

Author: Saadia Zahidi is a Senior Director, Head of Gender Parity and Human Capital and Constituents at the World Economic Forum

Image: Fruzsina Eordogh works outside a cafe in Chicago, March 19, 2012. REUTERS/John Gress