Tag #Gender Issues

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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.

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52% Bias Score

Gender Equality
kathimerini.gr
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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.

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52% Bias Score

Gender Equality
lemonde.fr
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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.

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48% Bias Score

Gender Equality
nrc.nl
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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

Gender Equality
smh.com.au
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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

Gender Equality
dw.com
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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

Gender Equality
cnbc.com
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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...

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48% Bias Score

Gender Equality
taz.de
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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

Gender Equality
elmundo.es
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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.

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48% Bias Score

Gender Equality
forbes.com
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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.

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40% Bias Score

Gender Equality
forbes.com
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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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Reduced Inequality
bbc.com
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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

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