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Rise in Anti-LGBTQ Bias Fuels Demand for LGBTQ Self-Defense Classes

In response to rising anti-LGBTQ legislation and hate crimes, LGBTQ self-defense classes across the U.S. are experiencing increased enrollment, providing community support and practical skills to counter threats.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Just-in-Time Inclusion Boosts Workplace Diversity

A study on just-in-time inclusion efforts shows that timely reminders about diversity during hiring resulted in a 12% increase in women shortlisted, a 13% increase in non-national applicants shortlisted, and a 20% increase in non-national hires overall.

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Gender Equality
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Ageism in the Workplace: The Hidden Cost of Excluding Older Workers

Organizations are subtly excluding older workers due to ageism, despite research showing older employees possess valuable skills and experience; shifting to a "culture add" hiring approach and implementing inclusive policies are crucial to reversing this trend and avoiding significant economic and i...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Patagonian Women's Crucial Role in Shellfish Harvesting Amidst Gender Inequality

In Patagonia, women are vital to shellfish harvesting, despite facing gender inequality, harsh conditions, and a wage gap of 25% compared to men, highlighting their often-unseen contributions to the region's economy.

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Gender Equality
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Labour's Internal Divisions Exposed Over Supreme Court's Transgender Ruling

Leaked messages from a Labour MPs' LGBT+ WhatsApp group reveal internal divisions over the Supreme Court's ruling on transgender rights, highlighting the party's evolving stance and potential future tensions; the ruling itself is welcomed by the government as clarifying the protection of single-sex ...

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Gender Equality
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UK Supreme Court Ruling Restricts Transgender Women's Access to Single-Sex Spaces

The UK Supreme Court ruled that "woman" in the Equality Act 2010 refers to biological sex, impacting transgender women's access to single-sex spaces; protests erupted in response, and the Scottish government is working to comply with the ruling while protecting everyone's rights.

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Gender Equality
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Robotic Dog Solves Documentation Challenges in German Construction

Larissa Zeichhardt's Berlin-based construction company, LAT, uses a robotic dog equipped with cameras and sensors to document the location of high-voltage cables laid along railway tracks, solving the problem of employees' reluctance to document their work after shifts and preventing cable damage.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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UK Supreme Court Ruling on Transgender Rights Sparks Mass Protest

Thousands protested in London Saturday against a UK Supreme Court ruling defining a woman as biologically female, excluding transgender women; activists fear this will undermine their rights despite court assurances of continued discrimination protection.

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Gender Equality
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Romany Women Hide Heritage to Avoid Discrimination

A BBC documentary follows three young Romany women, revealing how they hide their heritage to avoid discrimination and hate, fueled by negative media stereotypes and societal prejudice; a YouGov poll shows 22% of people would be uncomfortable employing a Gypsy or Traveller.

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Reduced Inequality
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North Rhine-Westphalia: Rising Female Employment, Persistent Gender Pay Gap, and High Senior Debt

Between 2011 and 2023, the female employment rate in North Rhine-Westphalia increased from 63.4% to 70.5%, while the male rate rose by 3.9 percentage points; despite this, a notable gender pay gap and high rates of over-indebtedness among seniors persist, with 4% of those over 65 in debt counseling ...

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Gender Equality
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Amy Lou Wood Criticizes "SNL" Parody, Sparking Debate on Satire and Body Image

British actress Amy Lou Wood criticized a "Saturday Night Live" sketch that parodied her teeth from "The White Lotus," sparking debate about the limits of satire and the role of physical appearance in comedy; SNL seemingly apologized, but the controversy continues.

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Gender Equality
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UK Supreme Court Defines 'Woman' as Biological Sex, Excluding Transgender Women

The UK Supreme Court ruled that "woman" in the Equality Act 2010 means biological sex, excluding transgender women from some protections; this impacts single-sex spaces and ignites a polarized debate on transgender rights.

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Gender Equality

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