Slow Progress Towards Gender Equality in Dutch Academia
The number of female professors in the Netherlands increased to 28.7% in 2024, surpassing the 30% target in University Medical Centers, but falling short of the national goal; this slow progress, coupled with potential budget cuts, threatens gender equality initiatives.
Slow Progress Towards Gender Equality in Dutch Academia
The number of female professors in the Netherlands increased to 28.7% in 2024, surpassing the 30% target in University Medical Centers, but falling short of the national goal; this slow progress, coupled with potential budget cuts, threatens gender equality initiatives.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Getafe Launches Self-Defense Kit Against Sexist Aesthetic Violence
The Getafe City Council launched a self-defense kit against sexist aesthetic violence on December 13th, providing tools and advice to women to combat unrealistic beauty standards and their negative mental health effects, such as anxiety, depression, and eating disorders.
Getafe Launches Self-Defense Kit Against Sexist Aesthetic Violence
The Getafe City Council launched a self-defense kit against sexist aesthetic violence on December 13th, providing tools and advice to women to combat unrealistic beauty standards and their negative mental health effects, such as anxiety, depression, and eating disorders.
Progress
48% Bias Score
UK's Reluctance to Challenge Religious Views Hindering LGBTQ+ Rights
A recent LBC radio conversation highlighted the conflict between religious views and LGBTQ+ rights in the UK, exposing a reluctance to challenge religiously-based arguments against liberal values, a trend exemplified by the Church of England's discriminatory practices and the lack of robust oppositi...
UK's Reluctance to Challenge Religious Views Hindering LGBTQ+ Rights
A recent LBC radio conversation highlighted the conflict between religious views and LGBTQ+ rights in the UK, exposing a reluctance to challenge religiously-based arguments against liberal values, a trend exemplified by the Church of England's discriminatory practices and the lack of robust oppositi...
Progress
56% Bias Score
Menstrual Health Taboo Hinders African Women's Football
African women footballers face challenges due to menstruation, including cultural taboos and period poverty; CAF is actively working to improve the situation by promoting open conversations and providing support.
Menstrual Health Taboo Hinders African Women's Football
African women footballers face challenges due to menstruation, including cultural taboos and period poverty; CAF is actively working to improve the situation by promoting open conversations and providing support.
Progress
44% Bias Score
"A Scuola di Inclusione" Promotes Social Inclusion Through Student-Led Projects
Bocconi University, Intesa Sanpaolo, Dynamo Camp, and Repubblica launched the second edition of "A Scuola di Inclusione," a project engaging 950 Italian high school students in developing projects combating social exclusion, awarding 40 Pcto/Civics credits, with a final awards ceremony in Brescia on...
"A Scuola di Inclusione" Promotes Social Inclusion Through Student-Led Projects
Bocconi University, Intesa Sanpaolo, Dynamo Camp, and Repubblica launched the second edition of "A Scuola di Inclusione," a project engaging 950 Italian high school students in developing projects combating social exclusion, awarding 40 Pcto/Civics credits, with a final awards ceremony in Brescia on...
Progress
32% Bias Score
"Chef Dominique Crenn: Time's 100 Most Influential and Four Michelin Stars"
"Chef Dominique Crenn, the most decorated female chef in the U.S., received her fourth Michelin star and was named one of Time's 100 Most Influential People, using her platform to promote sustainable practices and mentor other chefs."
"Chef Dominique Crenn: Time's 100 Most Influential and Four Michelin Stars"
"Chef Dominique Crenn, the most decorated female chef in the U.S., received her fourth Michelin star and was named one of Time's 100 Most Influential People, using her platform to promote sustainable practices and mentor other chefs."
Progress
48% Bias Score
Dutch Female Professor Numbers Rise, but Budget Cuts Threaten Progress
The number of female professors in the Netherlands increased to 28.7% in 2024, exceeding the 30% target in University Medical Centers but falling short of the national goal; this slow progress, coupled with looming budget cuts, threatens gender equality initiatives.
Dutch Female Professor Numbers Rise, but Budget Cuts Threaten Progress
The number of female professors in the Netherlands increased to 28.7% in 2024, exceeding the 30% target in University Medical Centers but falling short of the national goal; this slow progress, coupled with looming budget cuts, threatens gender equality initiatives.
Progress
20% Bias Score
Controversial Gender Segregation Bill Approved in Israel
Israel's Ministerial Committee approved a bill expanding gender segregation in universities, despite court rulings and widespread opposition citing hypocrisy and undermining of religious freedom and gender equality, contradicting the nation's commitment to these values.
Controversial Gender Segregation Bill Approved in Israel
Israel's Ministerial Committee approved a bill expanding gender segregation in universities, despite court rulings and widespread opposition citing hypocrisy and undermining of religious freedom and gender equality, contradicting the nation's commitment to these values.
Progress
68% Bias Score
German Abortion Law Changes Spark Protests and Political Debate
In Berlin and Karlsruhe, Germany, up to 5,000 people protested for abortion legalization, leading to nine criminal complaints and five arrests in Berlin. A proposed bill aims to legalize abortion up to 12 weeks and have health insurance cover the costs, sparking political and societal debate.
German Abortion Law Changes Spark Protests and Political Debate
In Berlin and Karlsruhe, Germany, up to 5,000 people protested for abortion legalization, leading to nine criminal complaints and five arrests in Berlin. A proposed bill aims to legalize abortion up to 12 weeks and have health insurance cover the costs, sparking political and societal debate.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Union Demands Stronger Domestic Violence Law
Germany's Union faction proposed amendments to the government's domestic violence bill, advocating for increased women's shelter funding, electronic monitoring of perpetrators, and stricter penalties, citing a 5.6% increase in reported female victims of domestic violence in 2023 compared to 2022.
Union Demands Stronger Domestic Violence Law
Germany's Union faction proposed amendments to the government's domestic violence bill, advocating for increased women's shelter funding, electronic monitoring of perpetrators, and stricter penalties, citing a 5.6% increase in reported female victims of domestic violence in 2023 compared to 2022.
Progress
68% Bias Score
Afghan Female Journalists Face Widespread Job Losses Under Taliban Rule
Following the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan in August 2021, approximately 80% of female journalists lost their jobs due to restrictions and threats, with those remaining facing severe limitations and constant fear of reprisal, highlighting a broader suppression of women's rights under the ultra-co...
Afghan Female Journalists Face Widespread Job Losses Under Taliban Rule
Following the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan in August 2021, approximately 80% of female journalists lost their jobs due to restrictions and threats, with those remaining facing severe limitations and constant fear of reprisal, highlighting a broader suppression of women's rights under the ultra-co...
Progress
24% Bias Score
\"Iceland's Gender Equality Paradox: High Ranking Masks High Rates of Sexual Assault\"\
\"A new study reveals that despite Iceland's top ranking in gender equality for 15 years, about 40% of Icelandic women have experienced sexual or physical assault, leading to high PTSD rates, which contrasts with the country's international reputation.\"
\"Iceland's Gender Equality Paradox: High Ranking Masks High Rates of Sexual Assault\"\
\"A new study reveals that despite Iceland's top ranking in gender equality for 15 years, about 40% of Icelandic women have experienced sexual or physical assault, leading to high PTSD rates, which contrasts with the country's international reputation.\"
Progress
16% Bias Score