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German Minister Calls for Stronger Laws Against Sexualized Violence
German Family Minister Lisa Paus is calling for stricter laws to protect women from sexualized violence online and offline, highlighting the legal loophole surrounding violence videos and the stalled legislation to restrict knockout drops, while referencing the French case of Gisèle Pelicot.
German Minister Calls for Stronger Laws Against Sexualized Violence
German Family Minister Lisa Paus is calling for stricter laws to protect women from sexualized violence online and offline, highlighting the legal loophole surrounding violence videos and the stalled legislation to restrict knockout drops, while referencing the French case of Gisèle Pelicot.
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52% Bias Score
France: 51 Men Guilty in Landmark Rape Case
A French court found 51 men guilty of repeatedly raping Gisèle Pelicot over a decade, with her ex-husband receiving a 20-year sentence; the public trial prompted widespread praise but also criticism of France's handling of sexual violence cases.
France: 51 Men Guilty in Landmark Rape Case
A French court found 51 men guilty of repeatedly raping Gisèle Pelicot over a decade, with her ex-husband receiving a 20-year sentence; the public trial prompted widespread praise but also criticism of France's handling of sexual violence cases.
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44% Bias Score
Pelicot Case Spurs Legal and Societal Change in France
In France, the Pelicot case—involving a woman drugged and raped by her ex-husband and dozens of others—is prompting legal and societal changes, including hospital-based reporting of sexual assault, subsidized drug testing for victims, and parliamentary inquiries into sexual violence; the trial's con...
Pelicot Case Spurs Legal and Societal Change in France
In France, the Pelicot case—involving a woman drugged and raped by her ex-husband and dozens of others—is prompting legal and societal changes, including hospital-based reporting of sexual assault, subsidized drug testing for victims, and parliamentary inquiries into sexual violence; the trial's con...
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28% Bias Score
Women Transform Dealmaking: Funding Gap and Rising Influence
Despite generating $1.8 trillion in revenue and creating half of new U.S. businesses in 2023, women-led businesses receive only 7% of venture funding, highlighting a significant funding gap and the need for greater inclusivity in dealmaking.
Women Transform Dealmaking: Funding Gap and Rising Influence
Despite generating $1.8 trillion in revenue and creating half of new U.S. businesses in 2023, women-led businesses receive only 7% of venture funding, highlighting a significant funding gap and the need for greater inclusivity in dealmaking.
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24% Bias Score
Pelicot Case Spurs Policy Changes and National Debate on Sexual Violence in France
In France, the Pelicot trial, where a woman was drugged and raped by her ex-husband and numerous others, is prompting policy changes such as hospital-based reporting for sexual assault, reimbursement of drug testing, and parliamentary investigations into the issue, while sparking a national conversa...
Pelicot Case Spurs Policy Changes and National Debate on Sexual Violence in France
In France, the Pelicot trial, where a woman was drugged and raped by her ex-husband and numerous others, is prompting policy changes such as hospital-based reporting for sexual assault, reimbursement of drug testing, and parliamentary investigations into the issue, while sparking a national conversa...
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Belgium Grants Comprehensive Labor Rights to Sex Workers
Belgium's new law, effective December 2023, grants sex workers comprehensive labor rights including paid leave, pensions, and maternity benefits, making it a global leader in protecting this often-vulnerable workforce.
Belgium Grants Comprehensive Labor Rights to Sex Workers
Belgium's new law, effective December 2023, grants sex workers comprehensive labor rights including paid leave, pensions, and maternity benefits, making it a global leader in protecting this often-vulnerable workforce.
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48% Bias Score
48 Men Sentenced to 400+ Years for Rape of Gisèle Pelicot in Landmark French Trial
A French court sentenced 48 men to over 400 years in prison for the rape and sexual assault of Gisèle Pelicot, a 72-year-old woman, over a decade, facilitated by her ex-husband who received a 20-year sentence. The trial, covered by over 150 journalists, is considered a watershed moment for women's r...
48 Men Sentenced to 400+ Years for Rape of Gisèle Pelicot in Landmark French Trial
A French court sentenced 48 men to over 400 years in prison for the rape and sexual assault of Gisèle Pelicot, a 72-year-old woman, over a decade, facilitated by her ex-husband who received a 20-year sentence. The trial, covered by over 150 journalists, is considered a watershed moment for women's r...
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Pelicot Mass Rape Trial: 49 Convictions Spark French Reckoning on Sexual Violence
In a landmark trial, 49 men were convicted of raping Gisèle Pelicot over a decade, orchestrated by her husband Dominique, who received a 20-year sentence; the case sparked a national conversation on consent and rape culture in France.
Pelicot Mass Rape Trial: 49 Convictions Spark French Reckoning on Sexual Violence
In a landmark trial, 49 men were convicted of raping Gisèle Pelicot over a decade, orchestrated by her husband Dominique, who received a 20-year sentence; the case sparked a national conversation on consent and rape culture in France.
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48% Bias Score
ERA Ratification Hinges on Biden's Decision Amid Legal Challenges
The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), aiming to enshrine gender equality in the U.S. Constitution, is one signature away from ratification despite the National Archivist's recent refusal to certify it due to legal and procedural concerns; supporters are urging President Biden to intervene.
ERA Ratification Hinges on Biden's Decision Amid Legal Challenges
The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), aiming to enshrine gender equality in the U.S. Constitution, is one signature away from ratification despite the National Archivist's recent refusal to certify it due to legal and procedural concerns; supporters are urging President Biden to intervene.
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Coe Proposes Potential Ban on Transgender Women in Olympic Women's Events
Sebastian Coe, an IOC presidential candidate, proposes a science-based policy to potentially ban transgender women from Olympic women's events, citing concerns about fairness and safety, and drawing on World Athletics' restrictions.
Coe Proposes Potential Ban on Transgender Women in Olympic Women's Events
Sebastian Coe, an IOC presidential candidate, proposes a science-based policy to potentially ban transgender women from Olympic women's events, citing concerns about fairness and safety, and drawing on World Athletics' restrictions.
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Women Over 50: The Powerful Force Reshaping Entrepreneurship
A growing number of women over 50 are launching businesses, defying ageist stereotypes and significantly boosting local economies, driven by factors like improved financial situations and a desire for career change.
Women Over 50: The Powerful Force Reshaping Entrepreneurship
A growing number of women over 50 are launching businesses, defying ageist stereotypes and significantly boosting local economies, driven by factors like improved financial situations and a desire for career change.
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52% Bias Score
Dutch Double-Barrelled Surnames: Legal Challenges and Reform Needed
A new Dutch law allows children to have both parents' surnames; 8780 children received double-barrelled surnames in 2023, plus 19,000 more used a transitional measure. However, 14 women have unsuccessfully challenged the lack of legal recourse when the other parent refuses consent.
Dutch Double-Barrelled Surnames: Legal Challenges and Reform Needed
A new Dutch law allows children to have both parents' surnames; 8780 children received double-barrelled surnames in 2023, plus 19,000 more used a transitional measure. However, 14 women have unsuccessfully challenged the lack of legal recourse when the other parent refuses consent.
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56% Bias Score
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