Tag #Gender Issues

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Brazil's Minister of Women Dismissed Amidst Harassment Allegations

Brazilian President Lula dismissed Minister of Women, Cida Gonçalves, on May 5th, 2024, amidst allegations of moral harassment, replacing her with Márcia Lopes; this is the twelfth ministerial change in Lula's government.

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Gender Equality
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Iranian Beautician Stabbed to Death by Father

In Iran, 18-year-old Fatemeh Soltani was stabbed to death by her father on a salon's doorstep after he discovered her secret job through Instagram; this act of violence, witnessed by bystanders and captured on CCTV, highlights the widespread issue of femicide and lack of protection for women in the ...

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Basketball, Child Marriage, and Feminism in Shatila

Txell Feixas's book, "Aliadas," chronicles the transformative impact of Lebanon's first girls' youth basketball team in Beirut's Shatila refugee camp, highlighting its unexpected role in combating child marriage and promoting feminist ideals.

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Istanbul Femicide: Ex-Husband Kills Woman in Street

In Istanbul's Şişli district, Bahar Aksu was shot and killed by her ex-husband, Rüstem Elibol, on the morning of [Date not specified]. Elibol and three accomplices were later arrested in Silivri. Aksu had previously filed police reports against Elibol.

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Bank of England Tackles Economics' Diversity Deficit

The Bank of England is launching a program to increase the number of state school economics teachers in the UK to address the underrepresentation of women and people from disadvantaged backgrounds in the field, aiming to improve diversity and public understanding of economics.

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Liberal Party's Election Loss Linked to Failure to Connect with Female Voters

The Australian Liberal Party's election loss stemmed from its failure to resonate with female voters due to a lack of targeted policies and a brand perceived as unappealing to them; internal structural issues, such as an overwhelmingly male and older membership, further exacerbated this disconnect.

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Gender Equality
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Benson's Miscarriage Informs Gubernatorial Bid for Expanded Reproductive Healthcare

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson's upcoming memoir details a miscarriage eight years ago, informing her gubernatorial campaign's focus on expanding reproductive healthcare access in the state, including incentivizing doctors and expanding rural access to counteract recent Planned Parenthoo...

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Pope Francis's Mixed Legacy on Women in the Catholic Church

Days before his death, Pope Francis thanked Rome's Gemelli hospital staff, praising female leadership, while his legacy remains mixed regarding women's roles in the Catholic Church, especially concerning the handling of clerical sexual abuse cases against nuns and the ongoing ban on female priests.

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\"Social Media's Self-Optimization Trend Fuels Surge in Eating Disorders Among German Girls\"\

A German health insurer reports a nearly 50% increase in eating disorder diagnoses among girls aged 12-17 from 2019 to 2023, attributed to the self-optimization trend on social media, highlighting the urgent need for interventions beyond mere awareness campaigns.

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Award-Winning Podcast Highlights Crisis at Madrid Domestic Violence Shelter

Isabel Coello's podcast, "La casa grande," which won the Ortega y Gasset Award, details the experiences of women at a Madrid shelter for victims of domestic violence, facing closure due to lack of funding from the Madrid regional government.

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Unequal Campaign Funding Hinders Albanian Women in Politics

A study reveals that 68.24% of women candidates self-funded their campaigns in Albania's 2021 elections, highlighting unequal access to resources. A proposal advocates for allocating 10% of public party funding to women's structures to promote their participation in politics.

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Gender Equality
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Low Paternity Leave Uptake in Britain Perpetuates Gender Inequality

In Britain, only 60% of fathers take paternity leave, primarily due to low pay (£187.18/week) and limited eligibility, despite evidence showing its benefits for families and children. Campaigners advocate for improved entitlements in the employment rights bill, pushing for longer paid leave and supp...

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