Zambia's Football Success Inspires Girls
Zambia's success in women's football, highlighted by the Copper Queens' World Cup qualification and the global recognition of stars Barbra Banda and Racheal Kundananji, is inspiring a new generation of female footballers, supported by government initiatives and FIFA investments.
Zambia's Football Success Inspires Girls
Zambia's success in women's football, highlighted by the Copper Queens' World Cup qualification and the global recognition of stars Barbra Banda and Racheal Kundananji, is inspiring a new generation of female footballers, supported by government initiatives and FIFA investments.
Progress
24% Bias Score
Cyclone Chido: 94 Dead, Thousands Affected in Mozambique
Cyclone Chido killed 94 people and injured 768 in Mozambique, affecting over 622,000 after making landfall on December 15th, causing widespread damage to schools and infrastructure in Cabo Delgado, Niassa, and Nampula provinces.
Cyclone Chido: 94 Dead, Thousands Affected in Mozambique
Cyclone Chido killed 94 people and injured 768 in Mozambique, affecting over 622,000 after making landfall on December 15th, causing widespread damage to schools and infrastructure in Cabo Delgado, Niassa, and Nampula provinces.
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36% Bias Score
Her Story" sparks debate in China
Her Story," a Chinese comedy released November 22, earned over $93 million, becoming the top-grossing film for 17 days; its celebration of empowered women sparked both widespread praise and conservative backlash.
Her Story" sparks debate in China
Her Story," a Chinese comedy released November 22, earned over $93 million, becoming the top-grossing film for 17 days; its celebration of empowered women sparked both widespread praise and conservative backlash.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Ukraine War: Women Fill Labor Gaps, Challenging Gender Norms
Ukraine's war-induced labor shortage is compelling women to enter traditionally male-dominated jobs, challenging gender stereotypes despite some resistance and persistent societal barriers; government initiatives aim to support this shift through training and legislative reforms.
Ukraine War: Women Fill Labor Gaps, Challenging Gender Norms
Ukraine's war-induced labor shortage is compelling women to enter traditionally male-dominated jobs, challenging gender stereotypes despite some resistance and persistent societal barriers; government initiatives aim to support this shift through training and legislative reforms.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Global Leadership: Few Women Elected in 2024
In 2024, only four of 45 UN countries electing national leaders chose a woman, with three being first-time elections, while the US election saw a second defeat for a female presidential candidate, illustrating ongoing gender inequality in global leadership.
Global Leadership: Few Women Elected in 2024
In 2024, only four of 45 UN countries electing national leaders chose a woman, with three being first-time elections, while the US election saw a second defeat for a female presidential candidate, illustrating ongoing gender inequality in global leadership.
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28% Bias Score
Jamie Chadwick Series: Record-Breaking Success in UK Women's Motorsport
The inaugural Jamie Chadwick Series, a UK-based initiative, concluded with a 1900% increase in female participation in competitive karting, 400% in casual karting, and 700% in endurance racing entries; over 450 girls participated.
Jamie Chadwick Series: Record-Breaking Success in UK Women's Motorsport
The inaugural Jamie Chadwick Series, a UK-based initiative, concluded with a 1900% increase in female participation in competitive karting, 400% in casual karting, and 700% in endurance racing entries; over 450 girls participated.
Progress
28% Bias Score
Girls Rule AI: One Student's Mission to Empower Young Women in AI
Inspired by her experience as the only girl in a regional computer science competition, 17-year-old New Jersey high school student Ishani Singh founded Girls Rule AI, a non-profit that has taught over 200 girls in 25 states and six countries about artificial intelligence.
Girls Rule AI: One Student's Mission to Empower Young Women in AI
Inspired by her experience as the only girl in a regional computer science competition, 17-year-old New Jersey high school student Ishani Singh founded Girls Rule AI, a non-profit that has taught over 200 girls in 25 states and six countries about artificial intelligence.
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12% Bias Score
Her Story" Box Office Success Sparks Gender Debate in China
Her Story," a Chinese comedy released on November 22, grossed $93 million in 17 days, celebrating empowered women and subtly criticizing social issues; while praised by many, it faced backlash from some men for allegedly promoting 'gender antagonism'.
Her Story" Box Office Success Sparks Gender Debate in China
Her Story," a Chinese comedy released on November 22, grossed $93 million in 17 days, celebrating empowered women and subtly criticizing social issues; while praised by many, it faced backlash from some men for allegedly promoting 'gender antagonism'.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Belfast Cathedral Forms First All-Girls Choir
St. Peter's Cathedral in Belfast launched its first all-girls choir in June 2024, addressing a historical gap and adding a unique tonal quality to its music program; the choir will perform at the Christmas midnight Mass.
Belfast Cathedral Forms First All-Girls Choir
St. Peter's Cathedral in Belfast launched its first all-girls choir in June 2024, addressing a historical gap and adding a unique tonal quality to its music program; the choir will perform at the Christmas midnight Mass.
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36% Bias Score
Four of 45 UN Countries Elect Female Leaders in 2024
In 2024, only four of 45 UN countries holding national elections chose a female head of state or government, despite progress in some regions; this highlights the ongoing underrepresentation of women in global leadership.
Four of 45 UN Countries Elect Female Leaders in 2024
In 2024, only four of 45 UN countries holding national elections chose a female head of state or government, despite progress in some regions; this highlights the ongoing underrepresentation of women in global leadership.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Two Women Coaches Vie for NCAA Volleyball Championship
In a historic first, two women coaches, Katie Schumacher-Cawley of Penn State and Dani Busboom Kelly of Louisville, will compete for the NCAA women's volleyball national championship on Sunday, challenging the historical male dominance in the sport.
Two Women Coaches Vie for NCAA Volleyball Championship
In a historic first, two women coaches, Katie Schumacher-Cawley of Penn State and Dani Busboom Kelly of Louisville, will compete for the NCAA women's volleyball national championship on Sunday, challenging the historical male dominance in the sport.
Progress
60% Bias Score
Forough Farrokhzad: A Poet's Legacy in the Face of Iranian Protests
A French documentary, airing December 22nd, profiles Forough Farrokhzad, an Iranian poet who died in 1967, highlighting the renewed relevance of her work concerning women's rights in Iran following Mahsa Amini's death.
Forough Farrokhzad: A Poet's Legacy in the Face of Iranian Protests
A French documentary, airing December 22nd, profiles Forough Farrokhzad, an Iranian poet who died in 1967, highlighting the renewed relevance of her work concerning women's rights in Iran following Mahsa Amini's death.
Progress
28% Bias Score