Class-Action Lawsuits Filed Against BHP and Rio Tinto for Widespread Sexual Harassment
Two class-action lawsuits were filed against BHP and Rio Tinto in Australia's Federal Court, alleging widespread sexual harassment and gender discrimination at their mines over the past two decades; hundreds of women have come forward with accusations of abuse, including groping, urination, and unwa...
Class-Action Lawsuits Filed Against BHP and Rio Tinto for Widespread Sexual Harassment
Two class-action lawsuits were filed against BHP and Rio Tinto in Australia's Federal Court, alleging widespread sexual harassment and gender discrimination at their mines over the past two decades; hundreds of women have come forward with accusations of abuse, including groping, urination, and unwa...
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44% Bias Score
Half of US Teens Report Constant Online Usage Despite Mental Health Concerns
A Pew Research Center survey of 1,319 U.S. teens (ages 13-17) reveals that nearly half report constant online usage, with YouTube leading platform popularity, despite concerns about social media's impact on mental health; X saw the biggest drop in teenage users.
Half of US Teens Report Constant Online Usage Despite Mental Health Concerns
A Pew Research Center survey of 1,319 U.S. teens (ages 13-17) reveals that nearly half report constant online usage, with YouTube leading platform popularity, despite concerns about social media's impact on mental health; X saw the biggest drop in teenage users.
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24% Bias Score
Miss Netherlands Pageant Ends, Replaced by Inclusivity Platform
The Miss Netherlands beauty pageant has ended after facing criticism, replaced by "Niet Meer Van Deze Tijd", a platform focused on mental health, social media, diversity, and self-expression, reflecting changing societal values and challenges in the industry.
Miss Netherlands Pageant Ends, Replaced by Inclusivity Platform
The Miss Netherlands beauty pageant has ended after facing criticism, replaced by "Niet Meer Van Deze Tijd", a platform focused on mental health, social media, diversity, and self-expression, reflecting changing societal values and challenges in the industry.
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52% Bias Score
Evonik Restructures, Cuts Jobs, Appoints Women to Top Management
Evonik, a German specialty chemicals company, is restructuring its operations, reducing its management layers, cutting 2000 jobs globally, and appointing two women to its executive board, resulting in women holding the majority of seats. The company is also reducing its business units from five to t...
Evonik Restructures, Cuts Jobs, Appoints Women to Top Management
Evonik, a German specialty chemicals company, is restructuring its operations, reducing its management layers, cutting 2000 jobs globally, and appointing two women to its executive board, resulting in women holding the majority of seats. The company is also reducing its business units from five to t...
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44% Bias Score
£36,000 Awarded in Workplace Harassment Case
Fernanda Hermosilla, a Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission employee, received £36,000 in settlements after reporting unwanted physical contact from a colleague at a December 2022 Christmas party, highlighting issues with the handling of the subsequent investigation and the need for improved wor...
£36,000 Awarded in Workplace Harassment Case
Fernanda Hermosilla, a Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission employee, received £36,000 in settlements after reporting unwanted physical contact from a colleague at a December 2022 Christmas party, highlighting issues with the handling of the subsequent investigation and the need for improved wor...
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24% Bias Score
German Media's Failure to Adequately Report on Violence Against Women
A December 12, 2024, Otto-Brenner-Stiftung study reveals that German media inadequately covers violence against women, focusing on perpetrators while neglecting victims' perspectives and crucial support information, thus hindering efforts to combat gender-based violence.
German Media's Failure to Adequately Report on Violence Against Women
A December 12, 2024, Otto-Brenner-Stiftung study reveals that German media inadequately covers violence against women, focusing on perpetrators while neglecting victims' perspectives and crucial support information, thus hindering efforts to combat gender-based violence.
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32% Bias Score
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36% Bias Score
Berlin Study: Discrimination Increases Homelessness Risk for Queer Individuals
A Berlin study reveals a strong correlation between discrimination and homelessness among queer individuals, highlighting insufficient support services and the need for queer-sensitive aid, increased housing, and staff training.
Berlin Study: Discrimination Increases Homelessness Risk for Queer Individuals
A Berlin study reveals a strong correlation between discrimination and homelessness among queer individuals, highlighting insufficient support services and the need for queer-sensitive aid, increased housing, and staff training.
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24% Bias Score
Varoise Court Addresses Surge in Domestic Violence Cases
The Varoise prosecutor's office handled over 1,500 domestic violence cases in 2023, resolving many through alternative measures while others resulted in varied sentences including probation, counseling, and imprisonment depending on severity.
Varoise Court Addresses Surge in Domestic Violence Cases
The Varoise prosecutor's office handled over 1,500 domestic violence cases in 2023, resolving many through alternative measures while others resulted in varied sentences including probation, counseling, and imprisonment depending on severity.
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44% Bias Score
Divorce Jeopardizes Retirement Savings for Mid-Life Women
A recent divorce significantly impacted 48-year-old Rowan Childs' finances, forcing her to borrow over $100,000 from her 401(k) to retain her home and maintain her daughter's schooling, illustrating the widespread financial insecurity faced by women in their 40s and 50s.
Divorce Jeopardizes Retirement Savings for Mid-Life Women
A recent divorce significantly impacted 48-year-old Rowan Childs' finances, forcing her to borrow over $100,000 from her 401(k) to retain her home and maintain her daughter's schooling, illustrating the widespread financial insecurity faced by women in their 40s and 50s.
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36% Bias Score
Dry Promotions Rise: A Growing Equity Concern
Dry promotions, where employees gain titles or responsibilities without pay raises, are increasing, affecting 13% of companies in 2023 (Pearl Meyer); women and marginalized groups disproportionately experience this, potentially widening existing pay gaps.
Dry Promotions Rise: A Growing Equity Concern
Dry promotions, where employees gain titles or responsibilities without pay raises, are increasing, affecting 13% of companies in 2023 (Pearl Meyer); women and marginalized groups disproportionately experience this, potentially widening existing pay gaps.
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24% Bias Score
Nine-Year-Old Pregnant After Rape by Quranic Teacher in Senegal
Nine-year-old Awa Barry from Joal-Fadiouth, Senegal, is pregnant after being repeatedly raped by her Quranic teacher, Aliou S., who has confessed and faces life imprisonment. This case highlights the widespread problem of child sexual abuse within religious communities and the political obstacles to...
Nine-Year-Old Pregnant After Rape by Quranic Teacher in Senegal
Nine-year-old Awa Barry from Joal-Fadiouth, Senegal, is pregnant after being repeatedly raped by her Quranic teacher, Aliou S., who has confessed and faces life imprisonment. This case highlights the widespread problem of child sexual abuse within religious communities and the political obstacles to...
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56% Bias Score