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Widespread Gender-Based Violence in Asia-Pacific Parliaments
A new report by the Inter-Parliamentary Union reveals that 76% of female MPs and 63% of staff across 33 Asia-Pacific countries experienced psychological gender-based violence, with one in four reporting sexual violence, often on parliamentary premises and perpetrated by male colleagues.
Widespread Gender-Based Violence in Asia-Pacific Parliaments
A new report by the Inter-Parliamentary Union reveals that 76% of female MPs and 63% of staff across 33 Asia-Pacific countries experienced psychological gender-based violence, with one in four reporting sexual violence, often on parliamentary premises and perpetrated by male colleagues.
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24% Bias Score
Bisexual Erasure: Societal Biases and the Impact on Mental Health
Societal biases, skewed media representation, and dismissive language contribute to bisexual erasure, negatively impacting the mental health of bisexual individuals by causing feelings of invisibility and invalidation.
Bisexual Erasure: Societal Biases and the Impact on Mental Health
Societal biases, skewed media representation, and dismissive language contribute to bisexual erasure, negatively impacting the mental health of bisexual individuals by causing feelings of invisibility and invalidation.
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40% Bias Score
CCCDC Empowers Women Entrepreneurs in South Florida
Dr. Germaine Smith-Baugh, CEO of the Urban League of Broward County and Chair of the Central County Community Development Corporation (CCCDC), has spent over 20 years empowering women entrepreneurs. In 2024, CCCDC, a CDFI loan fund, provided services to 663 women (70% of its total clientele), direct...
CCCDC Empowers Women Entrepreneurs in South Florida
Dr. Germaine Smith-Baugh, CEO of the Urban League of Broward County and Chair of the Central County Community Development Corporation (CCCDC), has spent over 20 years empowering women entrepreneurs. In 2024, CCCDC, a CDFI loan fund, provided services to 663 women (70% of its total clientele), direct...
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24% Bias Score
Germany's Youngest MP to Donate Salary, Underscoring Bundestag's Demographic Imbalance
Luke Hoss, at 23, will be Germany's youngest Bundestag member, donating most of his salary to combat poverty; this highlights the underrepresentation of young people (7.5% under 30), women (32.5%), and immigrants (11.6%) in the new German parliament.
Germany's Youngest MP to Donate Salary, Underscoring Bundestag's Demographic Imbalance
Luke Hoss, at 23, will be Germany's youngest Bundestag member, donating most of his salary to combat poverty; this highlights the underrepresentation of young people (7.5% under 30), women (32.5%), and immigrants (11.6%) in the new German parliament.
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20% Bias Score
Infidelity Crisis Among Russian Soldiers Fighting in Ukraine
The infidelity of Russian soldiers fighting in Ukraine is causing widespread marital breakdowns, with wives sharing their stories and seeking support on social media, facing difficult choices due to financial implications and emotional trauma.
Infidelity Crisis Among Russian Soldiers Fighting in Ukraine
The infidelity of Russian soldiers fighting in Ukraine is causing widespread marital breakdowns, with wives sharing their stories and seeking support on social media, facing difficult choices due to financial implications and emotional trauma.
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48% Bias Score
Nigerian Mother's Regret: Skin-Lightening Creams Cause Children's Burns
A Nigerian mother regrets using skin-lightening creams on her six children, causing burns and scarring, highlighting the widespread and harmful practice fueled by societal pressures and unregulated products.
Nigerian Mother's Regret: Skin-Lightening Creams Cause Children's Burns
A Nigerian mother regrets using skin-lightening creams on her six children, causing burns and scarring, highlighting the widespread and harmful practice fueled by societal pressures and unregulated products.
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56% Bias Score
World Athletics Approves Biological Sex Test for Female Athletes
World Athletics approved a new test to verify biological sex for female athletes, using a cheek swab or blood test to detect the SRY gene; the test aims to ensure fairness in women's competitions and will be implemented, ideally, by September's World Championships in Tokyo.
World Athletics Approves Biological Sex Test for Female Athletes
World Athletics approved a new test to verify biological sex for female athletes, using a cheek swab or blood test to detect the SRY gene; the test aims to ensure fairness in women's competitions and will be implemented, ideally, by September's World Championships in Tokyo.
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72% Bias Score
World Athletics to Introduce Mandatory Sex Verification Tests for Female Athletes
World Athletics will introduce mandatory sex verification tests—non-invasive cheek swabs or dry blood tests—for all female competitors, aiming to protect women's sports; this follows a ban on athletes assigned male at birth competing in women's events.
World Athletics to Introduce Mandatory Sex Verification Tests for Female Athletes
World Athletics will introduce mandatory sex verification tests—non-invasive cheek swabs or dry blood tests—for all female competitors, aiming to protect women's sports; this follows a ban on athletes assigned male at birth competing in women's events.
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76% Bias Score
Germany: Widespread Age Discrimination Revealed in New Study
A new study in Germany shows that almost 50 percent of people have experienced age discrimination, with the workplace being the most common area affected, followed by healthcare and financial services. The study, presented by the Federal Antidiscrimination Commissioner, highlights the need for socie...
Germany: Widespread Age Discrimination Revealed in New Study
A new study in Germany shows that almost 50 percent of people have experienced age discrimination, with the workplace being the most common area affected, followed by healthcare and financial services. The study, presented by the Federal Antidiscrimination Commissioner, highlights the need for socie...
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24% Bias Score
Broken Rung" Hinders Women's Career Advancement
McKinsey's research identifies the "broken rung"—a significant early-career promotion gap (81 women for every 100 men)—as the primary barrier to women reaching senior leadership, despite equal or higher ambition and education levels. This gap compounds over time and is exacerbated by unequal experie...
Broken Rung" Hinders Women's Career Advancement
McKinsey's research identifies the "broken rung"—a significant early-career promotion gap (81 women for every 100 men)—as the primary barrier to women reaching senior leadership, despite equal or higher ambition and education levels. This gap compounds over time and is exacerbated by unequal experie...
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48% Bias Score
Increased Birth Rates Among Hispanic Women After Abortion Restrictions
A study reveals a 3.8% increase in births among Hispanic women living within 483 kilometers of an abortion clinic after the overturning of Roe v. Wade, compared to a 2.8% increase for the average woman, highlighting the disproportionate impact of abortion restrictions on this demographic due to soci...
Increased Birth Rates Among Hispanic Women After Abortion Restrictions
A study reveals a 3.8% increase in births among Hispanic women living within 483 kilometers of an abortion clinic after the overturning of Roe v. Wade, compared to a 2.8% increase for the average woman, highlighting the disproportionate impact of abortion restrictions on this demographic due to soci...
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56% Bias Score
Zimbabwean Swimmer Elected First Female IOC President
Kirsty Coventry, a 41-year-old former Zimbabwean swimmer, was elected as the first female president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on March 23rd, 2025, winning 49 out of 109 votes in a single round, prompting widespread celebration among gender equality advocates but also raising conce...
Zimbabwean Swimmer Elected First Female IOC President
Kirsty Coventry, a 41-year-old former Zimbabwean swimmer, was elected as the first female president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on March 23rd, 2025, winning 49 out of 109 votes in a single round, prompting widespread celebration among gender equality advocates but also raising conce...
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60% Bias Score
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