Tag #Gender Equality

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Germany Appoints New LGBTQ+ Commissioner

Sophie Koch, a 31-year-old SPD member of the Saxon state parliament, was appointed Germany's new federal government commissioner for greater acceptance of sexual and gender diversity on May 25, 2024, aiming to build bridges and foster dialogue within civil society to combat prevalent antifeminist, s...

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Ghana Launches Nationwide Free Sanitary Pad Program for Schoolgirls

The Ghanaian government launched a 292.4 million-cedi program on April 24th to provide free sanitary pads to over two million schoolgirls, addressing high costs and improving school attendance and hygiene, following similar programs in Kenya, South Africa, and Botswana.

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Legal Challenge to 50-Year-Old Childcare Tax Deduction Precedent

A high court case will challenge a 50-year-old Australian legal precedent that blocks parents from claiming childcare fees as a tax deduction, arguing that the 1971 Lodge case is outdated and fails to recognize the importance of childcare for modern families and the economy.

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Argentina's Abortion Law Undermined by Current Government

Argentina legalized abortion in 2021 after a 20-year campaign by feminist and human rights groups; however, the current government is actively undermining the law's implementation by defunding it, creating access challenges for women.

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Radio 1's Big Weekend: Liverpool's 100,000-Strong Music Celebration

Radio 1's Big Weekend in Liverpool attracted roughly 100,000 people over three days, featuring approximately 100 acts including headliners Sam Fender and secret set performer Ed Sheeran, alongside discussions of gender balance and sustainable practices.

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Zingler Condemns Bundesliga's Treatment of Women's Football Teams

Union Berlin president Dirk Zingler criticized Bundesliga clubs for inadequate pay to women's teams, noting only four or five provide professional compensation, while his club's women's team recently earned promotion to the Bundesliga.

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Germany Appoints New LGBTQ+ Commissioner

Germany appointed Sophie Koch, a 31-year-old SPD politician from Saxony, as its new federal commissioner for LGBTQ+ acceptance; she aims to build bridges and foster trust within civil society to combat discrimination against queer people, especially within the far-right.

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Gender Equality
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InVisibili" Exhibit Showcases Pioneering Italian Women Filmmakers

The "InVisibili" exhibit in Rome celebrates 30 pioneering Italian female filmmakers, highlighting their often-overlooked contributions to the early cinematic industry using archival materials from 20 historical archives, challenging the traditional male-centric narrative of cinema's history.

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African Microbiologist Advocates for Community-Based Solutions to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases

Cameroonian microbiologist Sara Irène Eyangoh, director of Cameroon's Pasteur Center and coordinator of a WHO NTD lab network, highlights insufficient funding and gender inequality as major obstacles in combating neglected tropical diseases affecting over a billion people globally, advocating for co...

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Insufficient Funding Threatens Women's Role in Peacebuilding 25 Years After UN Resolution 1325

Despite the UN's 25-year commitment to women's roles in peace and security (WPS), persistent systemic barriers and decreasing international aid threaten the effectiveness of peacebuilding efforts, while rising military spending undermines community-based solutions.

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zeit.de
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Union Berlin President Criticizes Bundesliga Clubs for Lack of Professional Women's Football

Union Berlin president Dirk Zingler, re-elected for another term until 2029, criticized Bundesliga clubs for not paying their women's teams professionally, while Union Berlin's women's team, having achieved Bundesliga promotion, are paid market-based salaries. This comes after two women joined Union...

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Trump Reasserts Ban on Transgender Women in Women's Sports Amidst Legal Challenges

President Trump reiterated his ban on transgender women competing in women's sports during a West Point commencement speech, highlighting widespread public support for this stance despite legal challenges and state-level defiance, resulting in federal investigations and temporary funding disputes.

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Gender Equality

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