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gender-equality
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The Japan Timesai4 days ago
Japan's Gender Equality White Paper Highlights Barriers to Women's Recurrent Education
Housework, childcare and nursing care present larger obstacles to women than men seeking to return to education, the government's 2026 white paper on gender equality stated. A Cabinet Office survey found a 7.4-point gender gap in respondents citing these responsibilities as the t…
Timeworld7 days ago
Australian Prime Minister Apologizes for Podcast Remarks on Kylie Minogue
The Prime Minister apologized unequivocally after a podcast exchange in which he said he would shag, marry, and date the singer. Opposition senators called the comments disrespectful and inappropriate.
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winnipegfreepress.compolitics12 days ago
Kenya High Court Orders Cabinet Gender Balance Fixed Within 120 Days
The High Court ruled on July 1 that President William Ruto's Cabinet violates the constitutional two-thirds gender principle. It directed corrective action within 120 days after a petition challenged the appointments for failing to meet gender equality standards.
news.sky.compolitics13 days ago
Female Labour MPs Urge Andy Burnham to Pledge 50:50 Gender Split
Female Labour MPs are pressing Andy Burnham to ensure equal numbers of men and women in senior roles if he becomes prime minister in July. A draft letter from the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party calls for change from day one and zero tolerance of misogyny. Burnham has reassure…
themandarin.com.auworld26 days ago
Survey Finds African Support for Women's Decision-Making Autonomy
A survey across 38 African countries found majorities back women's autonomy in marriage and reproductive decisions. Respondents also called for stronger institutional protections against discrimination and harassment.
theconversation.comworld27 days ago
Reform UK Proposes Women and Motherhood Protection Act Ahead of Makerfield Byelection
The party says the new law would replace the 2010 Equality Act while keeping equal pay for equal work and extending maternity unfair-dismissal claims from three to 12 months. Unions say the plan would remove equal pay for work of equal value.
citizen.co.zapolitics30 days ago
Former ANROWS Researcher and Organisation Reach Mediated Settlement Over Return-to-Work Dispute
Dr Elizabeth Watt reached a mediated settlement with the Australian National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety after alleging she was denied her pre-parental leave role. The case highlights gaps in Australia’s National Employment Standards.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld55 days ago
Israeli Rabbinical Courts Face Calls for Oversight After IT Shutdown
The rabbinical courts operate with public funding and exclusive jurisdiction over Jewish Israeli personal status matters. A recent IT system shutdown and an ongoing director-general appointment process have drawn renewed attention to the lack of external oversight.
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Euronewspolitics59 days ago
Uzbekistan Rises 43 Places in World Bank Women, Business and the Law Index
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev highlighted the country's progress at a regional forum in Bukhara focused on investment in women and education. Less than 5% of women worldwide live in countries with full legal equality, according to the World Bank. UN officials stressed the link bet…
themarketherald.com.auworld60 days ago
Zimbabwe Moves to Merge Gender Commission into Human Rights Commission
The UN Working Group on discrimination against women and girls sent a formal communication to Zimbabwe questioning Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3, which would dissolve the Zimbabwe Gender Commission. Cabinet approved the bill on 10 February 2026. The group conducted a countr…
urbansketchers.orgworld78 days ago
Bicycle Company Paid $308,000 to Equalize Prize Money for Women Cyclists
A bicycle company disbursed approximately $308,000 between 2021 and 2025 to match prize money for female cyclists in races where women received less than men. The initiative addressed gender disparities in professional cycling earnings. The payouts decreased over time as more rac…
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