Tag #Gender Equity

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WNBA Player Salaries Lag Far Behind Market Value Despite League Growth

Caitlin Clark's $366,000 rookie trading card price far surpasses her WNBA salary, exposing a systemic underpayment of players despite the league's growing revenue and market potential, highlighting the need for equitable revenue sharing in upcoming collective bargaining negotiations.

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Gender Equality
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Death of Pioneering Art Curator Koyo Kouoh

Koyo Kouoh, the first African woman to curate the Venice Biennale, died on May 10th at age 57, leaving a significant void in contemporary art; her work championed African artists and promoted equity within the art world.

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36% Bias Score

Gender Equality
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Union Heritage Capital Invests in Women's Health, Targeting Underserved Market

Sophia Bush and Nia Batts' Union Heritage Capital is investing $3.4 million in Chiyo, a women's health nutrition platform founded by Irene Liu, to address the underfunding of women's health research (less than 3% of total funding despite women being 51% of the population).

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24% Bias Score

Gender Equality
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Gender Funding Gap in Entrepreneurship: Systemic Barriers and Strategies for Change

Despite evidence that diverse leadership boosts business performance, women-owned businesses in 2023 received only 45% full loan approvals compared to 55% for men, highlighting systemic barriers and the need for equitable investment practices and mentorship.

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24% Bias Score

Gender Equality
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🌐 90% Global Worthiness
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Gender Equity: The Untapped Key to Climate Action

Women, comprising 80% of climate displacees and producing up to 80% of food in developing nations, are disproportionately affected by climate change, yet are underrepresented in leadership; empowering them is crucial for sustainability, requiring policy reform, financial inclusion, and education.

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40% Bias Score

Gender Equality
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High Childcare Costs Force Difficult Choices for U.S. Families and Businesses

The U.S. childcare crisis forces families into difficult financial decisions, costing an average of \$11,582 annually; however, companies can alleviate this issue by implementing on-site or near-site childcare, providing financial assistance, or partnering with childcare providers.

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No Poverty
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Gender Inequality in Israel: Tel Aviv University Leads Initiatives for Change

In Israel, women earn 70% of men's average salary and hold few leadership positions, reflecting societal biases despite strong family values. Tel Aviv University is implementing various initiatives to promote gender equality, but increased philanthropic investment is crucial.

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44% Bias Score

Gender Equality
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Trump Executive Order Restricts Transgender Athletes in Women's Sports

President Trump's executive order seeks to ban transgender women from competing in women's sports at federally funded institutions, defining "sex" as biological classification and threatening funding withdrawal for non-compliance.

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Gender Equality
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2025 Women's March Madness: Schedule, Top Contenders, and Broadcast Details

The 2025 Women's March Madness tournament, beginning March 16th with Selection Sunday, will see 68 teams compete across various locations, culminating in the championship game at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida on April 6th, airing on ABC, following a significant increase in viewership and sponsorshi...

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36% Bias Score

Gender Equality
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Indian Wells Celebrates 15 Years of Equal Prize Money in Tennis

On International Women's Day, the Indian Wells BNP Paribas Open celebrated 15 years of equal prize money, setting a precedent in tennis since 2009 and exceeding $8.9 million in total prize money in 2025; the tournament's commitment to gender equity, player experience, and the WTA's broader initiativ...

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Gender Equality
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🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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National Caregivers Day: Addressing the Growing Need for Support

The tenth anniversary of National Caregivers Day highlights the growing need for comprehensive support systems for caregivers, especially working mothers who often reduce work hours or leave the workforce entirely due to caregiving responsibilities, widening the gender pay gap and hindering career a...

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44% Bias Score

Gender Equality

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