Australia: Gender Equality Targets or Government Funding Loss
Proposed Australian laws mandate gender equality targets for businesses with 500+ employees within three years, with penalties including ineligibility for government contracts and funding for non-compliance; employer groups oppose the laws, citing unfair competition and compliance burdens, while the...
Australia: Gender Equality Targets or Government Funding Loss
Proposed Australian laws mandate gender equality targets for businesses with 500+ employees within three years, with penalties including ineligibility for government contracts and funding for non-compliance; employer groups oppose the laws, citing unfair competition and compliance burdens, while the...
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52% Bias Score
Beckham Advocates for Global Equality for Girls at Davos
David Beckham, a UNICEF ambassador, gave a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Monday, advocating for equal opportunities for girls globally, highlighting that girls are held back by poverty, violence, and discrimination and emphasizing the importance of collective action and investment.
Beckham Advocates for Global Equality for Girls at Davos
David Beckham, a UNICEF ambassador, gave a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Monday, advocating for equal opportunities for girls globally, highlighting that girls are held back by poverty, violence, and discrimination and emphasizing the importance of collective action and investment.
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32% Bias Score
French Survey Reveals Growing Polarization on Gender Roles
A French survey indicates that 60% of people find it hard to be a woman, while 45% of men under 35 find it hard to be a man, highlighting increasing polarization and suggesting that all men share responsibility in combating sexism, according to the High Council for Equality.
French Survey Reveals Growing Polarization on Gender Roles
A French survey indicates that 60% of people find it hard to be a woman, while 45% of men under 35 find it hard to be a man, highlighting increasing polarization and suggesting that all men share responsibility in combating sexism, according to the High Council for Equality.
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36% Bias Score
Alabama Supreme Court Exempts Breastfeeding Mothers from Jury Duty
The Alabama Supreme Court issued an order exempting breastfeeding mothers from jury duty, responding to complaints from Jefferson County mothers who faced threats of child protective services for bringing their infants to court; judges must submit new written procedures within 30 days.
Alabama Supreme Court Exempts Breastfeeding Mothers from Jury Duty
The Alabama Supreme Court issued an order exempting breastfeeding mothers from jury duty, responding to complaints from Jefferson County mothers who faced threats of child protective services for bringing their infants to court; judges must submit new written procedures within 30 days.
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24% Bias Score
Bipartisan Push for Remote Voting for New Parents in Congress
Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna is teaming up with House Democrats, led by Rep. Brittany Pettersen, to force a vote on a bill that would allow new parents 12 weeks of remote voting; Speaker Mike Johnson opposes the measure, citing its unconstitutionality.
Bipartisan Push for Remote Voting for New Parents in Congress
Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna is teaming up with House Democrats, led by Rep. Brittany Pettersen, to force a vote on a bill that would allow new parents 12 weeks of remote voting; Speaker Mike Johnson opposes the measure, citing its unconstitutionality.
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60% Bias Score
NCAA Adds Women's Wrestling as Championship Sport
The NCAA announced Friday the addition of women's wrestling as a championship sport at the Division I, II, and III levels, with the first NCAA women's championship set for 2026; the decision comes after 76 NCAA institutions had women's wrestling programs in the 2023-24 school year, with 17 more expe...
NCAA Adds Women's Wrestling as Championship Sport
The NCAA announced Friday the addition of women's wrestling as a championship sport at the Division I, II, and III levels, with the first NCAA women's championship set for 2026; the decision comes after 76 NCAA institutions had women's wrestling programs in the 2023-24 school year, with 17 more expe...
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36% Bias Score
Laura Mueller: First Female F1 Race Engineer
Laura Mueller, a 33-year-old German engineer, made history as the first female race engineer in Formula 1's 75-year history after being promoted by Haas to work with driver Esteban Ocon, starting in the 2025 season.
Laura Mueller: First Female F1 Race Engineer
Laura Mueller, a 33-year-old German engineer, made history as the first female race engineer in Formula 1's 75-year history after being promoted by Haas to work with driver Esteban Ocon, starting in the 2025 season.
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32% Bias Score
Nine Reporter Settles Sexual Discrimination Lawsuit, Exposing Widespread Workplace Issues
Channel Nine reporter Airlie Walsh confidentially settled a sexual discrimination lawsuit against Nine Entertainment, alleging mistreatment during pregnancy and harassment, leading to a company culture review that revealed widespread bullying and sexual harassment and resulted in several high-profil...
Nine Reporter Settles Sexual Discrimination Lawsuit, Exposing Widespread Workplace Issues
Channel Nine reporter Airlie Walsh confidentially settled a sexual discrimination lawsuit against Nine Entertainment, alleging mistreatment during pregnancy and harassment, leading to a company culture review that revealed widespread bullying and sexual harassment and resulted in several high-profil...
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36% Bias Score
Trailblazing Journalist Christine Hogan Dies
Christine Hogan, a prominent Australian journalist and author, passed away; her career spanned leading roles at major publications and television, breaking barriers for women in the media while also writing acclaimed books on women's roles.
Trailblazing Journalist Christine Hogan Dies
Christine Hogan, a prominent Australian journalist and author, passed away; her career spanned leading roles at major publications and television, breaking barriers for women in the media while also writing acclaimed books on women's roles.
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32% Bias Score
UK Judge Rules Lack of Breastfeeding Facilities is Sex Harassment
An employment judge ruled that insufficient provisions for expressing breast milk constituted "harassment related to sex," highlighting widespread issues faced by working mothers, as reported by dozens of women who shared their experiences of inadequate facilities and lack of support.
UK Judge Rules Lack of Breastfeeding Facilities is Sex Harassment
An employment judge ruled that insufficient provisions for expressing breast milk constituted "harassment related to sex," highlighting widespread issues faced by working mothers, as reported by dozens of women who shared their experiences of inadequate facilities and lack of support.
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56% Bias Score
FIFA Bans Panama Football President for Insulting Player
FIFA banned Panama's football federation president, Manuel Arias, for six months and fined him CHF 10,000 for calling national team player Marta Cox "fat" and "out of shape", violating FIFA's code of ethics which protects player dignity; Arias apologized and accepted the punishment.
FIFA Bans Panama Football President for Insulting Player
FIFA banned Panama's football federation president, Manuel Arias, for six months and fined him CHF 10,000 for calling national team player Marta Cox "fat" and "out of shape", violating FIFA's code of ethics which protects player dignity; Arias apologized and accepted the punishment.
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52% Bias Score
Spanish Women's Growing Role in Social Activism
Increased female participation in Spanish social movements, particularly since the 2018-2019 feminist mobilizations, has led to a more inclusive approach to addressing social issues, with diverse organizations like the Sindicato de Inquilinas and Afroféminas highlighting the importance of collective...
Spanish Women's Growing Role in Social Activism
Increased female participation in Spanish social movements, particularly since the 2018-2019 feminist mobilizations, has led to a more inclusive approach to addressing social issues, with diverse organizations like the Sindicato de Inquilinas and Afroféminas highlighting the importance of collective...
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12% Bias Score