A new report by the British Council is enthusiastic about the potential for social enterprise to disrupt the economic and social disadvantages women experience across the globe.
From tackling gender-based violence in India to reforming the criminal justice system in the USA, the 2016 Skoll Awards put social justice in the spotlight in Oxford this week.
From Giorgio Armani and Roberto Cavalli to Dolce & Gabbana and Fendi, Italy is a global leader in the fashion industry. We meet the cooperative making a social impact in style.
In the heart of chaotic Delhi women in the Kathputli Colony are taking a stand against gender inequality through social entrepreneurship whilst reviving an ancient art. Ellie Ward reports from Delhi.
Last week, a record number of female MPs were elected in the UK general election. Inspired, ClearlySo’s Clare Jones selects 10 social ventures tackling gender inequality to look out for.
"Countries that have gender equality are the best off in the world" – eBay pioneer and philanthropist Jeff Skoll talks about his beliefs in a rare, personal interview at the opening ceremony of the 2015 Skoll World Forum for social entrepreneurs.
From 12 women in one room to 7,000 in production units across Bangladesh, over the past decade Hathay Bunano has empowered Bangladeshi women from the country's most disadvantaged communities. Ellie Ward reports.
Female entrepreneurship was up for debate at UnLtd's Big Social in London, UK this week. Does the social investment sector do enough to support women social entrepreneurs or is it failing to embrace 21st century demands?
