Tag #Gender Issues

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African Women Face Alarming Obesity Rise

A World Obesity Federation study reveals that nearly half of African women will be obese or overweight by 2030, highlighting a critical health crisis exacerbated by limited treatment access, cultural factors, and gender inequalities.

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Good Health and Well-being
forbes.com
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Slow Progress Towards Gender Equality in Corporate Leadership

Despite progress in closing the gender pay gap and increased female workforce participation, achieving gender parity is projected to take centuries; however, research shows women-led companies and those with more women on boards achieve greater returns.

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Gender Equality
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TikTok Drives Women into Construction

Glasgow Kelvin College's new women's construction course, promoted on TikTok, attracted over 150,000 views and aims to address the underrepresentation of women in the industry by providing skills training and support.

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Gender Equality
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Spanish Constitutional Court Reaffirms Commitment to Gender Equality

The Spanish Constitutional Court celebrated International Women's Day by reaffirming its commitment to gender equality, highlighting recent rulings on maternity leave and acknowledging the historical underrepresentation of women in the judiciary, while the Inter-American Court of Human Rights presid...

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Gender Equality
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Zamora's 8M Campaign Highlights "The Price of Being a Woman

Zamora's 8M campaign, "El precio por ser mujer," uses a shopping receipt to itemize the extra burdens women face due to patriarchy, such as childcare and societal devaluation, aiming to provoke discussion and challenge gender inequality.

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60% Bias Score

Gender Equality
smh.com.au
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Roar Fest Challenges Gender Imbalance in Australian Music

Roar Fest, a two-day music festival in Melbourne (March 8-9), is created to address the underrepresentation of women in the Australian music industry, featuring female musicians, speakers, and artists in various disciplines, aiming to inspire future generations and shift industry norms.

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Gender Equality
theguardian.com
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UK: Female Doctors Outnumber Male Counterparts for the First Time

In a landmark shift, female doctors now outnumber male doctors in the UK (50.04% vs 49.96%), and Black, Asian, and minority ethnic (BAME) doctors constitute over half the workforce; this demographic change is anticipated to improve healthcare for women and minority ethnic groups, addressing past fai...

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Gender Equality
theguardian.com
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Elder Abuse in the UK: One in Eight Female Homicide Victims Over 70

A new report reveals that 262 women over 70 were killed by men in England and Wales since 2009, representing one in eight female homicide victims during that time, highlighting the underreported issue of elder abuse.

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Gender Equality
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Dutch Music Industry: Persistent Gender Inequality Despite Some Progress

A BumaStemra study reveals that despite some progress, women remain significantly underrepresented in the Dutch music industry, comprising only 16% of its members in 2024 and holding only 3% of the top 100 earners' income. A persistent gender pay gap and lack of recognition highlight ongoing challen...

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Gender Equality
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More Female Than Male Doctors in UK for First Time

The UK now has more female doctors than male doctors for the first time, with 164,440 women (50.04%) compared to 164,195 men on the General Medical Council register; this is due to increasing numbers of women joining medical schools since 2018/19, but challenges remain regarding workplace discrimina...

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Gender Equality
welt.de
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German Billionaires: Gender Wealth Gap Highlights Systemic Inequality

Oxfam and the Steuergerechtigkeit network's study reveals that 71 percent of Germany's billion-dollar fortunes are owned by men, while only 29 percent are owned by women, due to regressive tax policies and inheritance practices favoring men. The study analyzed 249 individuals and families listed in ...

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Reduced Inequality
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Rome Exhibit Showcases Italian Women's Path to Suffrage

Municipality 1 in Rome hosts "Il Valore Invisibile", a free exhibit until March 31st, showcasing Italian women's fight for suffrage using historical images from the Parisio Archive, donated by Stefano Fittipaldi, in collaboration with the Tu – Tutte Unite Association.

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Gender Equality

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