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UK Government Rejects £10.5bn State Pension Compensation for Women

The UK government rejected compensating 3.6 million women for state pension changes, despite an independent review recommending it due to a £10.5bn cost, and claims most women knew of the changes, sparking outrage from campaigners.

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Reduced Inequality
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UK Government Rejects \$10.5 Billion Waspi Women Compensation Claim

The UK government blocked a \$10.5 billion compensation claim for 3.8 million women affected by state pension age changes, prompting outrage from Labour MPs despite previous pledges of support; the government cited unaffordability.

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Reduced Inequality
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Character Development: An Antidote to Imposter Syndrome and Systemic Change

70% of people experience imposter syndrome, a feeling of being a fraud; character development, encompassing 11 dimensions, builds resilience and combats this by fostering well-being and transforming systems.

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Good Health and Well-being
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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.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Mississippi Woman Kills Estranged Husband After Divorce Finalization

A Mississippi woman, Tanya Saucier, shot and killed her estranged husband, James Ray Saucier, outside a courthouse immediately after their divorce was finalized on Tuesday, resulting in her arrest on murder charges.

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Gender Equality
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Trump Administration May Eliminate Biden's Gender Policy Council

The Biden administration's Gender Policy Council, created in 2021 to advance women's rights, faces potential elimination under a Trump presidency, sparking concerns about reduced access to reproductive healthcare and setbacks in women's equality.

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Gender Equality
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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.

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Untapped Market: Women's Underserved Needs in Key Sectors

A Boston Consulting Group study reveals that women control \$32 trillion in global spending but are underserved in financial services, consumer goods, and healthcare, presenting a major market opportunity.

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Gender Equality
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Springboard Enterprises: Bridging the Funding Gap for Women-Led Startups

Despite women-owned businesses accounting for 42% of US businesses, they receive only 2% of venture capital; Springboard Enterprises, a 24-year-old accelerator program founded by Kay Koplovitz and Amy Millman, addresses this disparity by providing funding and support, resulting in 90% of its 930+ co...

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Gender Equality
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Brazilian Lesbian Couple Receives Catholic Blessing Amidst Internal Church Conflict

In March 2023, Pamella Barbosa and Érika Guerreiro, a lesbian couple, received a blessing from a Jesuit community in Brasília after facing rejection in a more conservative parish; this highlights the ongoing tension within the Catholic Church regarding LGBTQ+ inclusion following the Vatican's 2022 a...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Senate Passes NDAA with Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Military Children

The Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), including a ban on TRICARE covering gender-affirming care for transgender children of service members, despite Democratic opposition; the bill now awaits President Biden's decision, while also including a 14.5% pay raise for junior enl...

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Gender Equality
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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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Gender Equality

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