Tag #Gender Issues

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Gen Z Collaboration: Bridging Generational Gaps for Societal Progress

A 15-year-old Gen Z leader, Allison Moores, advocates for intergenerational collaboration to leverage Gen Z's unique skills—digital fluency, innovative thinking, and social consciousness—for achieving greater societal impact, as demonstrated by her successful HPV vaccination initiative.

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40% Bias Score

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UK Conference Addresses Abuse of Black and Minoritized Migrant Women

A conference in Ipswich highlighted the disproportionate abuse faced by Black and minoritized migrant women in the UK, emphasizing immigration status exploitation and cultural barriers to support; over a million VAWG crimes were recorded in 2022/23.

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16% Bias Score

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Afghan Women Report Rape, Torture Under Taliban Anti-Begging Laws

In Afghanistan, destitute women arrested for begging under new Taliban laws report widespread rape and torture in detention; the Taliban has not responded to requests for comment.

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48% Bias Score

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French Woman's Abuse Revelation Sparks Global Feminist Debate

71-year-old Gisèle Pelicot publicly revealed years of abuse by her husband—drugging, rape, and forced prostitution—inspiring global feminist support but also highlighting the need to acknowledge the lasting trauma of such abuse.

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56% Bias Score

Gender Equality
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France Debates Defining Rape Through the Lens of Consent

France is debating a bill redefining rape and sexual assault to focus on consent, mirroring Canada's approach which already emphasizes affirmative consent to address the underreporting and low conviction rates of sexual violence.

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28% Bias Score

Gender Equality
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Living with HIV: Personal accounts reveal emotional and social challenges

Five individuals share their experiences of living with HIV in France and Switzerland, highlighting the emotional challenges of diagnosis, the evolving understanding of the disease, and the persistent stigma surrounding it.

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28% Bias Score

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Seoul Women's University Protests Coeducation Plan Amidst Safety Concerns

Students at Dongduk Women's University in Seoul are protesting the administration's plan to admit male students, citing safety concerns and a lack of consultation; the protest, involving sit-ins and police intervention, reflects broader tensions regarding gender equality and women's safety in South ...

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52% Bias Score

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Londonderry Mural Aims to Increase Breastfeeding Rates

A new mural in Londonderry's Great James Street, commissioned by North West Breastfeeding and Perinatal Support, aims to combat the stigma against breastfeeding, with the hope of increasing rates in the area, mirroring the success of a similar project in Greenock, Scotland that saw a 5% increase in ...

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28% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
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Turkish Woman on Trial for Killing Abusive Husband After Years of Violence

Serap Avcı, a Turkish woman, is on trial for killing her abusive husband after enduring seven years of violence; her initial police complaint was not recorded, and she faced threats against herself and her son, highlighting systemic failures in protecting domestic violence victims.

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32% Bias Score

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Gender Imbalance in Michelin-Starred Restaurants in Spain

Despite making up over half of Spain's hospitality workforce, women hold only 6.5% of Michelin stars in 2023, highlighting systemic barriers to their advancement in the industry.

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52% Bias Score

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Far-Right Group Uses Le Pen Estate to Infiltrate Feminist Protest

On November 23rd, 2024, the far-right feminist group Némésis used the Le Pen family estate in Saint-Cloud to prepare for a Paris protest against gender-based violence, ultimately infiltrating the demonstration with anti-immigrant slogans before being separated by police.

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52% Bias Score

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UK Maternity Care: Widespread Support Gaps Revealed

A survey by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) found that over 33% of pregnant women in England did not always get help from maternity staff during labor and childbirth, while almost 50% lacked consistent support after giving birth; these findings highlight significant concerns regarding the quality ...

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32% Bias Score

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