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Japan's Aging Crisis: Social Isolation and the Threat of 'Lonely Deaths'

85-year-old Ikuko Arai's retirement highlights Japan's aging crisis, with a government report projecting 44.3% of households to be single-person by 2050, leading to concerns about social isolation and "lonely deaths.

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Turkish Youth Study Reveals High Dropout Rates and Gender Inequality

A joint UNFPA and Hacettepe University study reveals that 31% of Turkish high school students dropped out due to financial constraints, 20% are NEETS (Not in Education, Employment, or Training), and 27% of married young women were child brides, highlighting significant educational, economic, and gen...

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Freeland's Resignation Fuels Debate on Trudeau's Feminist Credibility

Chrystia Freeland resigned as Canada's finance minister on Monday, prompting criticism of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's feminist image due to a pattern of high-profile female ministers leaving his cabinet after clashes, including Jody Wilson-Raybould and Jane Philpott in the SNC-Lavalin affair.

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Conceptual Artist Lorraine O'Grady Dies at 90

Conceptual artist Lorraine O'Grady, known for performances critiquing identity, died aged 90 in New York; her work gained prominence in the early 2000s, including a 2021 Brooklyn Museum retrospective and a recent Guggenheim Fellowship.

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Forbes Highlights Growing Impact of Women in Global Leadership

Forbes' 100 Most Powerful Women list spotlights the growing influence of women across global sectors, including politics, finance, and technology, with Ursula von der Leyen topping the list for the third year, demonstrating their impact on over 1 billion lives despite ongoing leadership disparities.

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US Court Blocks Nasdaq's Diversity Mandate, Reflecting National DEI Shift

A US federal appeals court blocked Nasdaq's diversity mandate for corporate boards, impacting 3,300 companies and reflecting a broader trend among US firms abandoning DEI initiatives, despite concerns about hindering progress toward true equality.

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UK Government Rejects £10.5 Billion Waspi Women Compensation Plan

The UK government refused a £10.5 billion compensation plan for over 3 million women affected by state pension age increases, citing a 2006 survey indicating widespread awareness of the changes despite acknowledging communication failures; this sparked outrage among campaigners and opposition partie...

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Italy's Shrinking Population: A Corporate Wake-Up Call

Italy, Europe's oldest country, faces a shrinking population since 2014, losing 1.4 million people, prompting businesses to address demographic shifts impacting workforce and dependency ratios; solutions include increasing birth rates, immigration, and older worker participation.

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Turkish School Bus Seating Ban Sparks Controversy

The Hatay Antakya District National Education Directorate banned girls from sitting in the front seats of school buses, prompting outrage and calls for the dismissal of officials who are accused of undermining Atatürk's legacy, the Republic, and secularism, leading to the directive's subsequent reve...

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EU's Gender Employment Gap Costs €370 Billion Annually

The European Union's gender employment gap costs €370 billion annually due to occupational segregation, unequal unpaid care work, and underrepresentation of women in leadership; national gender quotas show some effectiveness, but the EU's progress toward gender equality remains slow, hindering econo...

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EU's €370 Billion Gender Employment Gap Threatens Global Competitiveness

The European Union faces a €370 billion annual economic loss due to a 10.8% gender employment gap, stemming from women's underrepresentation in higher-paying sectors and disproportionate unpaid care work; this also increases women's vulnerability to violence.

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Iranian Singer Arrested for Performing Without Hijab

Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmady was arrested in Sari City for performing a virtual concert without a hijab, sparking widespread outrage; two band members were also arrested; the concert video garnered over 1.4 million views.

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