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Illegal Gold Mining Fuels Sex Trafficking and Violence Against Women in the Brazilian Amazon
In Itaituaba, Brazil, women are forced into sex work in illegal gold mines due to poverty and lack of opportunities; Dayane Leite and Natalia Cavalcante's experiences highlight the harsh conditions and risks, including murder, as the illegal gold trade fuels exploitation, with Canada, Switzerland, a...
Illegal Gold Mining Fuels Sex Trafficking and Violence Against Women in the Brazilian Amazon
In Itaituaba, Brazil, women are forced into sex work in illegal gold mines due to poverty and lack of opportunities; Dayane Leite and Natalia Cavalcante's experiences highlight the harsh conditions and risks, including murder, as the illegal gold trade fuels exploitation, with Canada, Switzerland, a...
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56% Bias Score
Dutch Criminologist Highlights Dependency as Key Factor in Violence
Janine Janssen, a Dutch criminologist, studies the relationship between violence and dependency, revealing that in many cases perpetrators exploit the victim's emotional or material dependence; her research extends to environmental crime and advocating for legal rights for nature.
Dutch Criminologist Highlights Dependency as Key Factor in Violence
Janine Janssen, a Dutch criminologist, studies the relationship between violence and dependency, revealing that in many cases perpetrators exploit the victim's emotional or material dependence; her research extends to environmental crime and advocating for legal rights for nature.
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28% Bias Score
Frankfurt Kitchen: A Social Housing Revolution
In the 1920s, Margarete Schütte-Lihotzky designed the space-saving, efficient "Frankfurt kitchen" to improve the lives of working-class families in post-WWI Germany; its industrial production and global adoption revolutionized kitchen design.
Frankfurt Kitchen: A Social Housing Revolution
In the 1920s, Margarete Schütte-Lihotzky designed the space-saving, efficient "Frankfurt kitchen" to improve the lives of working-class families in post-WWI Germany; its industrial production and global adoption revolutionized kitchen design.
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44% Bias Score
Spanish Film Director Highlights Gender Inequality in the Industry
Spanish film director Paula Ortiz discusses the challenges women face in the industry, including subtle sexual coercion, societal expectations, and the double standard for women in positions of power, using her own experiences and the lack of progress in addressing MeToo in Spain as examples.
Spanish Film Director Highlights Gender Inequality in the Industry
Spanish film director Paula Ortiz discusses the challenges women face in the industry, including subtle sexual coercion, societal expectations, and the double standard for women in positions of power, using her own experiences and the lack of progress in addressing MeToo in Spain as examples.
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32% Bias Score
University of Iowa to Close Gender Studies Department Amidst Statewide DEI Rollbacks
The University of Iowa announced plans to close its Gender, Women's, and Sexuality Studies and American Studies departments, merging them into a new Social and Cultural Analysis major by July 1, 2025, following a state-level push to scale back DEI initiatives; the decision is pending board approval.
University of Iowa to Close Gender Studies Department Amidst Statewide DEI Rollbacks
The University of Iowa announced plans to close its Gender, Women's, and Sexuality Studies and American Studies departments, merging them into a new Social and Cultural Analysis major by July 1, 2025, following a state-level push to scale back DEI initiatives; the decision is pending board approval.
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44% Bias Score
FlamAid: A Personal Safety Device Addressing Widespread Street Harassment
Julieta Rueff, a 21-year-old woman in Barcelona, created FlamAid, a personal safety device, after experiencing prolonged harassment; the device, resembling a grenade, emits a 110-decibel alarm, alerts emergency contacts, and optionally, police, addressing the high rates of unreported street harassme...
FlamAid: A Personal Safety Device Addressing Widespread Street Harassment
Julieta Rueff, a 21-year-old woman in Barcelona, created FlamAid, a personal safety device, after experiencing prolonged harassment; the device, resembling a grenade, emits a 110-decibel alarm, alerts emergency contacts, and optionally, police, addressing the high rates of unreported street harassme...
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36% Bias Score
Fashion Industry Regresses on Size Inclusivity
A concerning trend of declining size inclusivity in the fashion industry is causing body shaming of celebrities and a lack of representation for plus-size models on runways, despite prior pushes for body positivity.
Fashion Industry Regresses on Size Inclusivity
A concerning trend of declining size inclusivity in the fashion industry is causing body shaming of celebrities and a lack of representation for plus-size models on runways, despite prior pushes for body positivity.
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60% Bias Score
Mukadderat" Wins Best Film Award, Sparking Debate on Gender and Age
Mukadderat," winner of the Best Film Award at the 2024 Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival, portrays Sultan, a 65-year-old widow in Cide, Kastamonu, who seeks a new husband, challenging traditional expectations and sparking controversy.
Mukadderat" Wins Best Film Award, Sparking Debate on Gender and Age
Mukadderat," winner of the Best Film Award at the 2024 Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival, portrays Sultan, a 65-year-old widow in Cide, Kastamonu, who seeks a new husband, challenging traditional expectations and sparking controversy.
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36% Bias Score
Fernández Faces Assault Charges, 18-Year Sentence Possible
Former Argentinian President Alberto Fernández faces charges of assault and threats against his ex-partner, Fabiola Yañez, with a potential sentence of 18 years imprisonment; the case originated from evidence found during an unrelated investigation, and Yañez claims ongoing harassment.
Fernández Faces Assault Charges, 18-Year Sentence Possible
Former Argentinian President Alberto Fernández faces charges of assault and threats against his ex-partner, Fabiola Yañez, with a potential sentence of 18 years imprisonment; the case originated from evidence found during an unrelated investigation, and Yañez claims ongoing harassment.
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48% Bias Score
Costco Rejects Shareholder DEI Risk Proposal, Reaffirms Commitment to Inclusion
Costco's board rejected a shareholder proposal questioning the financial risks of its DEI policies, emphasizing its commitment to inclusion and aligning with its mission, despite concerns raised about potential lawsuits and reputational damage; FY24 data shows opportunities for increased representat...
Costco Rejects Shareholder DEI Risk Proposal, Reaffirms Commitment to Inclusion
Costco's board rejected a shareholder proposal questioning the financial risks of its DEI policies, emphasizing its commitment to inclusion and aligning with its mission, despite concerns raised about potential lawsuits and reputational damage; FY24 data shows opportunities for increased representat...
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60% Bias Score
Femicide in Lebanon: Journalist Murdered in Courthouse Highlights Systemic Violence
Abir Rahal, a Lebanese journalist and mother of three, was murdered by her husband inside a Lebanese courthouse; he later committed suicide, leaving a video attempting to justify the act by accusing his wife of infidelity. This highlights the alarming rise of femicides in Lebanon, fueled by patriarc...
Femicide in Lebanon: Journalist Murdered in Courthouse Highlights Systemic Violence
Abir Rahal, a Lebanese journalist and mother of three, was murdered by her husband inside a Lebanese courthouse; he later committed suicide, leaving a video attempting to justify the act by accusing his wife of infidelity. This highlights the alarming rise of femicides in Lebanon, fueled by patriarc...
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44% Bias Score
Spain to Review Gender Violence Law Amidst Rise of New Forms of Abuse
Spain's Minister of Equality announced a review of the Integral Law against Gender Violence to address new forms of violence, including vicarious violence (9 children murdered this year), economic abuse, and online harassment, aligning with a renewed State Pact and acknowledging the challenge posed ...
Spain to Review Gender Violence Law Amidst Rise of New Forms of Abuse
Spain's Minister of Equality announced a review of the Integral Law against Gender Violence to address new forms of violence, including vicarious violence (9 children murdered this year), economic abuse, and online harassment, aligning with a renewed State Pact and acknowledging the challenge posed ...
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60% Bias Score
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