Gender Equality

SYDNEY - Swimming Australia published the findings of a report on alleged misogyny in the sport on Friday, saying the "open and candid" comments from female participants were "difficult to read".The report was commissioned last June after…

Targeted measures can help halt extinctions, including that of Père David's deer (Elaphurus davidianus), but conserving biodiversity will also require tackling climate change, reducing pollution…

We are rapidly approaching 2022, and yet female workers are still dramatically underrepresented in STEM careers. Although the percentage of women in STEM jobs is increasing, it is still lower than we would like. In engineering,…

A pioneer for women in Canadian politics has died. Alexa McDonough died this morning at the age of 77 after battling Alzheimer's disease. McDonough made history in 1980, becoming the first woman to lead a major political party when…

On the question of equality, there can only be compromises. Part of the problem with ensuring that men, women, and everyone else, in between and beyond, are treated with a level of respect befitting human beings is the assumption that…

Over the past few years, I have written about things in our state fair that I believe need to be changed or need to be added to our state's statutes, regulations, and laws. So now I will be specific. The 15 items listed below contain…

Paris, January 10, 2022 CNP Assurance obtains a maximum score of 100/100 on equal pay for men and…

At least one polling station run exclusively by women will be set up in every electoral district to the extent possible in the five states for which elections were announced on Saturday. The Election Commission said that as part of…

the foreigner Star Caitríona Balfe says becoming a mom has helped her see how men and women are treated differently in the film industry and that her own understanding of gender inequality has changed since welcoming the 3…

It is quite shameful that a dozen years after its introduction, the Gender and Equal Opportunities Bill has not been adopted by the National Assembly. In Ekiti state senator Abiodun Olujimi's latest attempt to pass the bill, some…

HONG KONG - An LGBTQ activist in Hong Kong on Tuesday rejected calls to boycott the 2023 Gay Games over China's human rights record. “In Hong Kong, the team behind Gay Games have really worked tirelessly to bring it to…

In support of SwedCham Singapore's #DoubleUp initiative, the Norwegian Business Association in Singapore (NBAS) recently share some inspiring Norwegian examples of going beyond gender equality. Because just like Swedish retailer IKEA,…

There has been a considerable struggle for the acceptance of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gay, intersex, asexual (LGBTQIA) and other marginalized genders. Even when there is acceptance in the workplace or at home, LGBTQIA people…

AUSTIN, Minn. - Hormel Foods Corporation has been named one of the world's top women-friendly…

A fight for justice for women shaped the political year. It was sparked by Australian of the Year Grace Tame, former political staffer Brittany Higgins and countless others. Thousands of people have gathered on the lawns of Parliament…

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The Greek government has come under increasing pressure to introduce femicide as an offense into the country's penal code amid outrage over the growing and unprecedented number of women brutally murdered by their partners.Two women were…

A total of 100 female leaders who graduated from a government-sponsored internship program are expected to increase gender equality in local government seats, activists said. The internship organized by the local…

works presented during the exhibition entitled "Narir Shopno" held at the Drik gallery in the Panthapath in the capital from December 9 to 16 Mahmud Hossain Opu / Dhaka Tribune Naripokkho chose 50 works of art to represent artists' visions…

The historically male dominated field of commercial real estate has proven to be a challenge for women not only to infiltrate, but to rise in it as well. Women commercial real estate professionals often find themselves the only woman in…

Chinese e-commerce group Alibaba has fired an employee who accused her supervisor of sexual assault during a business trip, in the latest setback for the country's #MeToo movement. The company founded by billionaire Jack Ma accused…

Kerala is once again being hailed as a model of gender equality in the country, as the government decided to provide hands-on housework training for boys and men across the state.Housework for all The initiative was taken up by the state's…

Sri Lanka's garment industry has risen to the challenges posed by the pandemic and the sector can contribute more to the country's economy, provided all stakeholders work together to address critical constraints, garment…

STRONG POINTS In Mauritania, one in four children lives in absolute poverty, 80% of children experience at least one form of violence and 3 in 10 children are exposed to drought, floods or suffer from severe acute malnutrition.2…

The herald International gender consultant Mr. Jason Meyer paid a courtesy visit to the Speaker of the National Assembly, Mr. Sooroojdev Phokeer, in Port Louis today. The President is also the Chairman of the Parliamentary Caucus on…

Bel Capie rolls his ATV down a steep dirt descent in Matairangi / Mt Victoria, keeping his heels low behind his pedals and his arms bent to absorb the impacts of the trail. Judging by her smile, the 10-year-old is completely in her…

NUR-SULTAN Kazakhstan - "All women, regardless of their disability, have the right to decide whether they want to have a child, how many children and how often," said Lyazzat Kaltayeva, president of the Shyrak Association of Women with…

For the publisher: No one likes abortion, but some women privately decide to have one. Now a number of states - including Mississippi, whose 15-week abortion ban is in the US Supreme Court - claim to take that personal decision away from…

A report by the World Health Organization (WHO) focused on the largest study of the prevalence of violence against women. The report was written on behalf of a United Nations ad hoc working group and found that over the course of her…

Simi's new song, Woman, centers on the pressures Nigerian women face in their daily lives (Photo by Macanthony Studios)Nigerian celebrities recently exposed the sexism they faced after multi-award-winning singer Simi spearheaded the…

Not so long ago, headlines were about the lack of leading roles and strong female role models in movies and on TV, but now British MP Nick Fletcher has set the internet on fire after…

ISTANBUL The UN Women Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia has launched its new creative writing initiative, which aims to change the way societies perceive the role of women and girls in public by…

Representatives of We Will Stop Femicide accepted the price of 300,000 euros in Tampere on Monday.We Will Stop Femicide founders Fidan Ataselim (left) and Gülsüm Önal accepted the award in Finland…

A solo play on mourning and a contemporary take on a Shakespearean classic topped the Black British Theater Awards, both receiving four accolades.A Lifetime Achievement Award also went to Derek Griffiths, whose 57-year career spanned Play…

Technical Director, Prevention Collaboration, Professor of Gender and Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public HealthLori Heise is Professor of Social Epidemiology at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (JHSPH),…

The Women in Food and Agriculture Mentorship Program was inspired by the results of an Alltech-supported workplace equity survey NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ / Press Release) - Guided by feedback from latest survey of…

Today (November 16), Foreign Minister Liz Truss is launching a major global campaign to end sexual violence against women and girls in conflicts around the world. From: Office of Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs,…

After his near-death experience, paid family leave is back on the federal agenda. Hopefully this time it stays for good. In the wake of a crushing defeat in the elections last Tuesday, the Speaker of the House Nancy PelosiNancy…

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 (Reuters) - The United States plans to invest in five to ten major infrastructure projects around the world in January as part of a larger Group of Seven initiative to counter the Chinese initiative. " Belt and Road, "a…

A public body responsible for funding science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) research will revise its…

New Minister for Women and Gender Equality Marci Ien said as part of her efforts to tackle gender-based violence she intends to put a focus on men to understand why this occurs in the first place.She said the problem was high on her…

William C. Rhoden, award-winning national sports writer and visiting professional at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University, will deliver the keynote address at the Fall 2021…

Standard Chartered Sri Lanka has been certified to the second highest level of the Economic Dividends for Gender Equality (EDGE) Three Tier Certification - “Move: Showcasing Progress”, marking a…

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TOKYO (AP) - In his first big test as Japanese prime minister, Fumio Kishida's ruling party is set to lose seats in Sunday's national parliamentary elections, while retaining…

By Phan Anh October 28, 2021 | 08:15 GMT + 7 A woman and a girl cycle near Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi, June 26, 2021. Photo by VnExpress / Hoang Anh The gender imbalance in the Red River Delta is the highest of any region…

Haryana saw an alarming drop in the sex ratio at birth according to data collected between January and September. The figures recorded are the lowest since 2016. Officials say 906 girls were born for every 1,000 boys this year…

The renowned Lucy Diggs Slowe Way street sign. Photo courtesy of Kaylin Proctor Howard University honored Lucy Diggs Slowe's legacy by designating 4e street and block 2400 as Lucy Diggs Slowe Way. Slowe is a university alumnus,…

NEW DELHI: Welcoming the increase in the number of women in the police force, Prime Minister Narendra Modi noted on Sunday that it had doubled between 2014 and 2020 and expressed hope that they will lead the “new age…

KARACHI: Dr Anita KM Zaidi, chair of gender equality and director of vaccine development, surveillance, and enteric and diarrheal disease at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, has been elected to the National Academy of Human…

By EDITH M. LEDERER, Associated PressUNITED NATIONS (PA) - Increasing military spending and the "extreme marginalization and exclusion" of women from peace negotiations risk resuming conflicts instead of promoting peace and stability, the…

Gender imbalance and lack of investment in education is choking physics-based success in Africa that could help tackle climate change and business development on the continent, according to a new report.A study led…

Starting Tuesday, victims can request a payment of 5,000 Australian dollars ($ 3,700), which includes cash and direct payments for expenses such as school fees.The program is open to all genres. However, women are expected to make up the…

A new Senate speaker was elected, but his victory sparked controversy in the chamber after a plea for gender equality was ignored.Western Australian Senator Slade Brockman was elected as the new Senate Speaker in a tense parliamentary…

The National Commission for Women registered 19,953 complaints of abuse of women from January to August 2021, up from 13,618 for the same period last year. Among other factors, the reasons cited for this spike include frustration with…

One of our former presidents is a woman. Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia's founders anticipated the issue of gender equality long before the country's independence, said Prakoso, deputy for interagency relations, socialization,…

organizations can measure and improve their performance using the Gender Fair evaluation process It is essential that every employee knows and feels they have an equal chance to contribute and be…

(BPRW) Black business leaders, celebrities, influencers and executives meet with Visa at the CEO's Making Waves for Black Women in Business event, helping companies deliver on their commitment to equality and inclusion…

The Gender + Equality Center at the University of Oklahoma is hosting an LGBTQ + event to help raise funds…

Women in Leadership (WIL) honored the most inspiring professional women in the country at the 6th edition of the Inspiring Women Award. The grand awards ceremony took place on October 7, 2021. A total of 24 laureates and 18 honorable…

Mr. Editor,This letter from the Women and Gender Equality Commission is addressed to Ministers Collin Croal and Susan Rodrigues who are responsible for Housing and Water.The Commission for Women and Gender Equality (WGEC) is appalled by…

Kevin Warren introduced Michigan Women's Basketball Head Coach Kim Barnes Arico to kick off the Big Ten Basketball Media Days Thursday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.It was a deliberate choice by Commissioner Big Ten on his first…

The Australian Wool Producers Association (AWGA) today announced the appointment of two more women to its board of directors, demonstrating its commitment to equal representation.The two appointments of Dr Sabrina Lomax and South…

It has been proven that a diverse organization would experience a higher level of innovation, performance and better business results. Although the diversity extends beyond gender to nationalities,…

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's government on Tuesday approved a new cabinet for gender equality, headed by Transport Minister MP Merav Michaeli.The cabinet's first order of business will be the implementation of a domestic…

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Why is the Taliban taking away so many hard-won freedoms from Afghan women?This may sound like a facetious question. When the Taliban ruled the country in the 1990s, after all, their regime was known to have some of the world's toughest…

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The thinking is this: If gender equality means that men and women should be held to the same standard, why do women need concessions like maternity leave or different standards in athletic competition? Why should they benefit from these…

For the first time, thousands of people attending gram sabha meetings across Tamil Nadu on Saturday will pledge to treat everyone with respect, regardless of gender, caste and religion, to respect women and to avoid the dowry. The…

Here's what you need to know about the term, how different parts of the world stack up against each other, and what can be done to reduce feminicides. Femicide, also known as femicide, is the most extreme form of gender-based violence…

Authorities and representatives of civil society and international organizations attended the first day of the sixty-first meeting of the presidents of the Regional Conference on Women in Latin America and the Caribbean, organized by ECLAC…

A third gender category for citizenship documents was introduced in 2013 and Nepal started issuing passports with the “other” category two years later.Nepal first introduced a third gender category in…

Australia's top men's and women's football competitions will both be known as the A-League, as part of the sport's national rebranding.In an effort to further solidify football's claim to be Australia's most inclusive sport, the new…

BEIJING - (COMMERCIAL THREAD) - As part of a key initiative for APEC Women Connect, the 2nd APEC Women Connect "Her Power" Entrepreneurship Competition starts today and is open for registration (Registration link) until October…

UN Women published a snapshot of progress towards the SDGs, presenting evidence on gender equality in the context of each of the 17 global goals. It also assesses the progress made on the indicators of SDG 5 (gender equality);…

FICCI Greater 50 Virtual Conclave and Exhibition Focus on Gender Equality in MSMEs…

As part of the International Day of Peace on September 22, the Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United Nations in Geneva, on behalf of Bahrain, Israel, Morocco, the United Arab Emirates and the University for…

History links STEPHENVILLE - State Representative DeWayne Burns was on hand for Saturday's home football game against…

One thing we are sure of is that here in Australia we are ahead of the game. There is no doubt that after going through the pandemic relatively unblemished, we have an incredible opportunity. An opportunity to "rebuild better", as…

NEW YORK - As cascading crises cast a veil over this year's United Nations General Assembly debates, Slovak President Zuzana Caputova had this reminder on the first day of the debate: “We cannot save our own. planet if…

Today, Caroline Wawzonek, Minister responsible for Status of Women, issued the following statement in recognition of Gender Equality Week: Gender Equality Week is an opportunity to celebrate the important contributions of women and…

NEW YORK - As cascading crises cast a veil over the debates at this year's United Nations General Assembly, Slovak President Zuzana ÄŒaputová had this reminder on the first day of the debate: “We…

In 2015, Costa Rica was one of the countries that signed an agreement that contains 17 goals through which it is intended to ensure that by 2030, all enjoy minimum living conditions. here are the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)…

Declaration Victoria Wednesday, September 22, 2021 7:00 AM…

BHATINDA: Impact of religious extremism on women's rights, gender equality and social justice in South Asia and the urgent need for digital literacy for girls in the region: these are among the key issues of the era that prominent women…

As we recover from the economic consequences of Covid-19 in hopes of building back better, one of the most pressing needs is to ensure a better life for Indian women. While the unequal treatment of women over men takes many forms, this…

By LÉANDRA ROLLE Journalist of the Tribune [email protected] A LOCAL organization called on the seven women elected to the House of Assembly to join its advocacy for the promotion, protection and expansion of all…

The demand for private clubs dedicated to women has only grown since the opening of the first places ten years ago in New York and London. The latest opened last week in Brussels, occupying an elegant Art Nouveau townhouse in the Quartier…

“Equal pay for equal work is fundamental,” Minister Tinee Furbert said as the Department of Social Development and Seniors joined the global celebration of the United Nations International Equal Pay…

Until 1996, fathers always had priority in custody disputes; Constitutional Interpretation No. 365 changed that By…

The advertising for Cadbury cricket in the 1990s that we forget we remember made a big comeback this week reinvented and hit a straight sixer. Memories of model Shimona Rashi wearing a floral dress, Dairy Milk in hand, and dancing her…

TOKYO (AP) - The race is on for the next Japanese Prime Minister. The official election campaign began on Friday for the new leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party in Japan, a role that usually signals the next national leader.Four…

Abstract Somalia is classified as a low income country. Due to recurrent and protracted conflicts, the country faces severe food insecurity. It has not been able to systematically invest in basic services, agriculture and social…

Taipei, Sep 15 (CNA) The cities of Taipei and Tainan recently launched trial programs to help women tackle menstrual poverty, which is a lack of access to menstrual products.In Taipei, sanitary products will be available for free at five…

The world's most prominent futsal players have called on Fifa to end its "deeply discriminatory" approach to women's football by launching a World Cup to bring parity to the Fifa-sanctioned petty game.In a letter sent to FIFA president…

Only 35% of councilors across England are women - which is an increase of less than 1% since the 2019 election - new data has revealed. The Fawcett Society warns that at the current rate of change, gender parity in local…

COLUMBIA, Missouri - Sri Lanka and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) are working together to promote the island's agricultural economy. IFAD, established in the 1970s, has collaborated with Sri Lanka on more than…

The development organization BRAC has adopted a plan to give maximum importance to the issue of equal facility and partnership of women in all humanitarian activities, including…

Riyadh: In a significant move towards gender equality, women in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are driving public taxis for the first time. According to media reports, Al-Ahsa governorate in the country's eastern province saw female drivers…

The Social Democratic leader has said he is stepping down to give his successor the best possible chance in next year's poll.Besieged Swedish Social Democratic Prime Minister Stefan Lofven has said he will step down in November to give a…

The man, believed to be Mtebeni's boyfriend, was arrested…

Some Winnipeggers are calling for solutions to make the Red River trail system safer following a series of attacks targeting women. Police said they were investigating several incidents that took place between April and August this year,…

"We didn't have time to do it." It's a simple line that is felt throughout a 118-page review on gender equity of the NCAA's approach to the men's and women's basketball championships. He used 19 pages to explain the weight room…

The Tokyo 2020 Olympics have been called the most gender-fair Olympics to date, but they still have a long way to go, a Brock University professor said.According to the International Olympic Committee (IOC), women's participation in this…

CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Introduced as an Olympic sport in 1932, the event will make its final appearance at the Games this year - at least, in its original format - after officials judge the competition unfair…

Debono Group of CompaniesThe National Commission for the Promotion of Equality (NCPE) has certified a number of Debono Group companies with the prestigious Equality Mark certification, demonstrating the company's efforts to truly instill…

(Reuters) - The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has failed to deliver on its commitment to gender equality in its basketball programs and is expected to institute a series of reforms, according to a report.The report, by…