German Women's Corporate Representation: Progress and Challenges
The proportion of women in German corporate supervisory boards nearly doubled from 20 percent in 2015 to 37.2 percent in 2024, according to Fidar, which advocates expanding quota regulations to at least 2,000 companies despite the government's current reluctance due to a lack of political support.
German Women's Corporate Representation: Progress and Challenges
The proportion of women in German corporate supervisory boards nearly doubled from 20 percent in 2015 to 37.2 percent in 2024, according to Fidar, which advocates expanding quota regulations to at least 2,000 companies despite the government's current reluctance due to a lack of political support.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Greek Domestic Violence Reporting System Fails Victims
A social psychologist in Greece accompanied a friend to report domestic abuse, witnessing firsthand the inadequate support and insensitive handling by police, revealing systemic issues within the Anti-Domestic Violence Department.
Greek Domestic Violence Reporting System Fails Victims
A social psychologist in Greece accompanied a friend to report domestic abuse, witnessing firsthand the inadequate support and insensitive handling by police, revealing systemic issues within the Anti-Domestic Violence Department.
Progress
52% Bias Score
French Gender Pay Gap: Systemic Issues Beyond the 4% Statistic
A 2021 French study reveals a 4% gender pay gap for comparable jobs, but an overall 24% gap in the private sector; Marie Donzel's book, "Les Inégalités justifiées," analyzes the systemic reasons behind this discrepancy, focusing on part-time work and career interruptions for women.
French Gender Pay Gap: Systemic Issues Beyond the 4% Statistic
A 2021 French study reveals a 4% gender pay gap for comparable jobs, but an overall 24% gap in the private sector; Marie Donzel's book, "Les Inégalités justifiées," analyzes the systemic reasons behind this discrepancy, focusing on part-time work and career interruptions for women.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Afghanistan: Tourism vs. Reality for Afghan Women
A New York Times article depicts a female journalist's tour of Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, contrasting with the Taliban's recent order to cover windows in new homes where women reside, highlighting the severe restrictions faced by Afghan women and the international community's failure to adequat...
Afghanistan: Tourism vs. Reality for Afghan Women
A New York Times article depicts a female journalist's tour of Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, contrasting with the Taliban's recent order to cover windows in new homes where women reside, highlighting the severe restrictions faced by Afghan women and the international community's failure to adequat...
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92% Bias Score
Nitschke Leads Australian Women's Cricket Team into Ashes Series
Shelley Nitschke, coach of the Australian women's cricket team, progressed from a late start in cricket to become a world-class all-rounder before transitioning to a highly successful coaching career; she now leads the Australian team into the Ashes series, highlighting the evolution and professiona...
Nitschke Leads Australian Women's Cricket Team into Ashes Series
Shelley Nitschke, coach of the Australian women's cricket team, progressed from a late start in cricket to become a world-class all-rounder before transitioning to a highly successful coaching career; she now leads the Australian team into the Ashes series, highlighting the evolution and professiona...
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44% Bias Score
Study: Men Value Committed Relationships More Than Women
A German-led international team of scientists analyzed over 50 studies to conclude that men value committed relationships more than women, experiencing greater well-being and longer lifespans when in such relationships; they also initiate breakups less frequently, indicating stronger emotional relia...
Study: Men Value Committed Relationships More Than Women
A German-led international team of scientists analyzed over 50 studies to conclude that men value committed relationships more than women, experiencing greater well-being and longer lifespans when in such relationships; they also initiate breakups less frequently, indicating stronger emotional relia...
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44% Bias Score
UK Venture Capital Bias Against Black Founders Persists
Ayesha Ofori, founder of the female-focused financial investment platform Propelle, faced numerous funding rejections, highlighting the systemic challenges Black women entrepreneurs face in securing venture capital in the UK, where Black founders received only 0.23% of funding in 2018, despite recor...
UK Venture Capital Bias Against Black Founders Persists
Ayesha Ofori, founder of the female-focused financial investment platform Propelle, faced numerous funding rejections, highlighting the systemic challenges Black women entrepreneurs face in securing venture capital in the UK, where Black founders received only 0.23% of funding in 2018, despite recor...
Progress
48% Bias Score
Berlin Employers' Proposal to Abolish International Women's Day Sparks Outrage
The Berlin-Brandenburg employers' associations sparked outrage by proposing to abolish International Women's Day as a public holiday, claiming a potential €230 million economic benefit for Berlin, prompting criticism for undermining women's rights and labor movements.
Berlin Employers' Proposal to Abolish International Women's Day Sparks Outrage
The Berlin-Brandenburg employers' associations sparked outrage by proposing to abolish International Women's Day as a public holiday, claiming a potential €230 million economic benefit for Berlin, prompting criticism for undermining women's rights and labor movements.
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68% Bias Score
Domestic Violence Arrest in Las Palmas: Woman Accused of Trying to Strangle Baby
A 35-year-old woman and a 38-year-old man were arrested in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria on January 5th for domestic violence; the woman allegedly tried to strangle their one-year-old baby, and the man was injured by a knife. Both have prior arrests and the baby is now with its maternal grandmother.
Domestic Violence Arrest in Las Palmas: Woman Accused of Trying to Strangle Baby
A 35-year-old woman and a 38-year-old man were arrested in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria on January 5th for domestic violence; the woman allegedly tried to strangle their one-year-old baby, and the man was injured by a knife. Both have prior arrests and the baby is now with its maternal grandmother.
Progress
48% Bias Score
National Mall to Get First Monument Dedicated to Women's History
On January 4th, 2024, President Biden signed H.R. 1318 into law, authorizing the first monument dedicated to women's history on the National Mall following a five-year effort by the Women's Suffrage National Monument Foundation and overcoming initial congressional pushback.
National Mall to Get First Monument Dedicated to Women's History
On January 4th, 2024, President Biden signed H.R. 1318 into law, authorizing the first monument dedicated to women's history on the National Mall following a five-year effort by the Women's Suffrage National Monument Foundation and overcoming initial congressional pushback.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Allocator Collective Expands Multidimensional Diversity Strategy to Enhance Investment Performance
Allocator Collective, formerly IADEI, launched a revamped strategy to boost investment portfolio performance through multidimensional diversity, including a new open-source manager database, improved underwriting resources, and a fellowship program for CIOs, supported by research linking diverse tea...
Allocator Collective Expands Multidimensional Diversity Strategy to Enhance Investment Performance
Allocator Collective, formerly IADEI, launched a revamped strategy to boost investment portfolio performance through multidimensional diversity, including a new open-source manager database, improved underwriting resources, and a fellowship program for CIOs, supported by research linking diverse tea...
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48% Bias Score
Infertility Journey: A Woman's Nine-Year Struggle and IVF Success
A woman in London recounts her nine-year struggle with infertility, undergoing four rounds of IVF, including two miscarriages, before a successful embryo transfer; her story highlights the emotional, financial, and systemic challenges associated with infertility treatments.
Infertility Journey: A Woman's Nine-Year Struggle and IVF Success
A woman in London recounts her nine-year struggle with infertility, undergoing four rounds of IVF, including two miscarriages, before a successful embryo transfer; her story highlights the emotional, financial, and systemic challenges associated with infertility treatments.
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28% Bias Score