Tag #Gender Issues

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Medical Misogyny Causes Years of Pain for Women in England

A damning UK parliamentary report reveals that medical misogyny and inadequate care are causing years of pain and suffering for women with reproductive conditions like endometriosis and adenomyosis in England, impacting their daily lives and highlighting systemic issues in healthcare.

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32% Bias Score

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cnnespanol.cnn.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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USPSTF Recommends HPV Testing as Primary Cervical Cancer Screening

The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) preliminarily recommends high-risk HPV testing every 5 years, including self-collected samples, as the preferred cervical cancer screening strategy for women aged 30-65, prioritizing it over Pap smears due to its superior effectiveness and potential for...

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48% Bias Score

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elpais.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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African Women Scientists Combat Malaria and Systemic Barriers

The documentary "Think Outside The Box" profiles African women scientists researching neglected tropical diseases, like Amelie Wamba who combats malaria using innovative methods and advocates for increased resources, highlighting their resilience and contributions despite systemic challenges.

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16% Bias Score

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smh.com.au
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Class Action Lawsuits Allege Systemic Sexual Harassment at BHP and Rio Tinto Mines

BHP and Rio Tinto face class-action lawsuits alleging systemic sexual harassment and gender discrimination against female employees at their Australian mines; the suits claim the companies knowingly exposed women to dangerous environments and punished those who reported harassment.

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28% Bias Score

Gender Equality
forbes.com
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Cadence OTC tackles unintended pregnancies with dual approach

Cadence OTC, a public benefit corporation, aims to increase access to birth control by making a prescription birth control pill available over-the-counter and by distributing emergency contraception in underserved areas, addressing nearly 3 million unintended pregnancies annually in the US.

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52% Bias Score

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fr.allafrica.com
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"South Africa Distributes 4,000 Comfort Bags to Rape Victims Amidst Widespread Sexual Violence"

"Tears Foundation in South Africa distributed over 4,000 comfort bags to victims of rape, highlighting the country's widespread problem of sexual violence where one-third of women have experienced it. The bags contain essential items and are given to police units specializing in sexual violence case...

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24% Bias Score

Gender Equality
smh.com.au
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Medical Gynagnosia: Gender Bias in Healthcare

The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age's "Medical Misogyny" series exposes how healthcare systems often overlook women's health issues, leading to delayed diagnoses and poorer outcomes, with examples given of heart attack treatment illustrating gender bias in diagnosis and treatment.

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60% Bias Score

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theguardian.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Man to be charged with murder after woman found dead in Sydney apartment

Police in Sydney are expected to charge a 35-year-old man with murder after a 31-year-old woman was found dead in her Belmore apartment Wednesday morning; the man was subject to an active apprehended violence order.

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52% Bias Score

Gender Equality
nrc.nl
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Dutch Study Shows Disproportionate Violence Against Non-Binary and Genderqueer Individuals

A 2023 CBS study reveals that in the Netherlands, non-binary and genderqueer (NBGQ) individuals experience significantly higher rates of both online (31%) and offline (25%) violence compared to other LGBTQ+ groups, highlighting the urgent need for targeted interventions and systemic changes.

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36% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
us.cnn.com
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NDAA Faces Bipartisan Opposition over Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Children

The House is set to vote on the NDAA, which includes a ban on TRICARE covering gender-affirming care for transgender children of service members; this has caused bipartisan division, with Rep. Adam Smith opposing the bill and Republicans supporting it as part of budget cuts.

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72% Bias Score

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theguardian.com
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"Syria's Incomplete Revolution: The Unfinished Fight Against Patriarchy"

"Mona Eltahawy reflects on the ongoing struggles for women's rights in Syria 13 years after the start of the revolution, arguing that toppling Assad was only the first step in a much larger battle against patriarchy affecting women at home, on the street, and in the state."

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44% Bias Score

Gender Equality
bbc.com
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UK Family Courts to Prioritize Domestic Abuse Claims Over \"Parental Alienation\"

New guidance from England and Wales's Family Justice Council instructs family courts to prioritize domestic abuse allegations over claims of \"parental alienation\" in child custody cases, citing the lack of research supporting the latter and its frequent use to undermine abuse claims; over half of ...

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48% Bias Score

Gender Equality

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