In this village, Dalits were not allowed to cut their hair; now the government has ensured equality rights
In Karnataka's Shingatloor village, Dalits were historically denied hair-cutting services due to superstitions, but recent government intervention has established a new salon to provide equal services to all communities.
Equal pay for equal work. The Supreme Court changed the conditions for employee benefits
The Czech Supreme Court has altered the regulations governing employee benefits to ensure equal pay for equal work.
Equal Pay Day: The Price of Motherhood
On Equal Pay Day, Germany highlights the wage gap between men and women, with women statistically working unpaid for the first 58 days of the year due to this gap.
Pay Transparency as a New Standard for Protecting Employees
Poland is set to implement EU directives by 2026 that aim to enhance pay transparency and uphold equal pay principles for men and women in similar jobs.
Expectations for the Korea-Japan "Andong Summit" [Special Correspondent Column]
The article discusses ongoing calls for the Japanese government to provide equal educational rights for Korean schools in Japan, highlighting protests and historical context surrounding the issue.
US civil rights agency sues Coca-Cola bottler over event that excluded men
The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed a lawsuit against Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast for hosting a female-only employee networking event, alleging sex discrimination.
Fuming Winter Olympics star calls out unfairness – 'What kind of message does this send?'
Eileen Gu has criticized the organisers of the Milan and Cortina Winter Olympics for not allowing her equal practice time across her three competing disciplines.
National Coalition Party: Opposition Opposes Strengthening Women's Status
The chairman of the National Coalition Party's parliamentary group accuses the opposition of resisting efforts to strengthen the position of women in society.
The KT saw a contradiction to the Constitution in the case of the former director of the Klaipeda district library
The KT ruled that individuals who have been penalized must have equal access to the right to request the renewal of their criminal case.
Letter to the Editor. Give all women the same opportunity to give birth at home
The article advocates for equal support for home births for women in Sweden.
Church employees demand cash payments from Romani people – convicted of breach of official duties
Two employees of a parish in southwestern Finland were fined for treating Romani clients unequally by demanding cash payments for services related to funeral arrangements.
Equal Opportunities Only on Paper? The Ombudsman for Children's Rights Asks the Ministry of National Education Again About Students from Ukraine
The Ombudsman for Children's Rights is pressing the Ministry of National Education for clarity on the effectiveness of existing regulations aimed at supporting students from Ukraine who have recently arrived in Poland due to war.
Iran "does not seek war," but is "fully prepared"
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that the country does not seek war but is fully prepared for it, while also expressing a readiness for negotiations based on mutual respect and equal rights.
Black-Red and Gender Justice: Equality at Risk
The article discusses the threats to gender equality in Germany due to the indifference of the black-red coalition government towards equal rights initiatives, warning that a right-wing backlash could emerge if commitment to gender equality is not strengthened.
The Traitors star causes a stir as they share fully naked photo to Instagram
Matthew, a 35-year-old star from Northern Ireland on The Traitors, creates a buzz by posting nude photos on Instagram while advocating for equal marriage rights in his home region.
Employers must disclose salaries from 2026
The EU is pushing for equal pay for men and women by mandating salary transparency, causing disputes in Germany over bureaucratic concerns versus union calls for stricter regulations.