Tag #Gender Equality

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Thailand Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage, a First in Southeast Asia

Thailand legalized same-sex marriage, with over 200 couples registering their unions in Bangkok; this makes Thailand the first Southeast Asian country to legalize same-sex marriage, following only Nepal and Taiwan in Asia.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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