Tag #Gender Inequality

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France's Persistent Gender Pay Gap: 22.2% Difference in 2023

In 2023, French women in the private sector earned 22.2% less than men (€21,340 vs €27,430 annually), a gap that persists despite a third reduction since 1995 and is influenced by factors including work hours and occupational segregation.

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Gender Equality
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German Venture Capital Funding Shows Stark Gender Gap in 2024

A new EY study reveals that in 2024, only €43 million, or 10.6 percent, of venture capital went to startups founded exclusively by women in Germany, compared to €6.2 billion for all-male teams and €834 million for mixed teams, showcasing a significant gender disparity in funding.

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Gender Equality
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Forced Marriage of 16-Year-Old Yazidi Girl in Russia Highlights Cultural Conflict

A 16-year-old Yazidi girl in Yekaterinburg, Russia, was forced into marriage against her will, despite initially escaping and her parents' initial agreement to cancel the engagement; the local Yazidi leader dismissed concerns, highlighting the challenges in addressing such cultural practices.

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Gender Equality
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Spain's Dependency Care System: Record Funding, Persistent Backlog, and 34,252 Deaths

A new report reveals that 34,252 people died in Spain in 2024 while waiting for dependency care, despite a record €12 billion investment. The average wait time is 334 days, far exceeding the legal limit of 180 days, and women disproportionately bear the burden of caregiving.

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Israeli Universities' Sexual Harassment Reporting Reveals Systemic Gaps

A report on sexual harassment in Israeli academic institutions found 345 inquiries in 2022-2023, down from 447 the previous year; however, 37 institutions failed to submit data, and 109 reported zero complaints, despite legal requirements, highlighting systemic issues in reporting and response.

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Gender Equality
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Unequal Household Income in Germany: Impact on Relationships

A German article investigates the unequal distribution of household income, focusing on the experiences of primary or sole earners and exploring the resulting conflicts and compromises within families, highlighting the gender pay gap as a contributing factor.

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Gender Equality
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Early Career Setbacks: Gender Bias Impacts Success Differently

Research shows early career setbacks can boost success, but women face greater penalties for mistakes due to gender bias; Elizabeth Day's work emphasizes creating a safe space for everyone to acknowledge failures, learn from them, and foster growth.

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44% Bias Score

Gender Equality
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German Female-Founded Startups Receive 43 Million Euros in 2024, a Stark Contrast to Male-Founded Companies

A new study reveals that in 2024, German startups founded solely by women received only 43 million euros in venture capital, significantly less than the 6.2 billion euros received by male-founded startups, highlighting a substantial gender gap in funding.

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Gender Equality
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Gender Inequality Persists in 2025: One Surgeon's Experience Highlights Systemic Bias

A female surgeon was overlooked by her lead surgeon, reflecting persistent gender bias in the workplace; 78% of working women are labeled "too emotional" compared to 11% of men, highlighting a systemic issue that contributes to only 6% of CEOs being female.

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Gender Equality
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Challenges and Solutions for Black Women Seeking Business Grants

Black women entrepreneurs face challenges accessing business grants due to reduced programs and competition; however, alternative funding (local community, private sector, intersectional grants), expanded research, and strategic advocacy offer solutions.

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Reduced Inequality
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Waspi Group Launches £10.5 Billion Legal Challenge Against UK Government

The Women Against State Pension Inequality (Waspi) group is pursuing legal action against the UK government, demanding £10.5 billion in compensation for 3.6 million women born in the 1950s who weren't adequately informed of state pension age increases, despite the government's acknowledgement of mal...

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Gender Equality
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British Army Inquest Exposes Systemic Sexual Abuse

Gunner Jaysley Beck, a 19-year-old British soldier, died in December 2021; an inquest revealed endemic sexual harassment and assault within the army, highlighting systemic failures in addressing sexual misconduct and inadequate investigations into her complaints.

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Gender Equality

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