NHO, Spekter, KS, and Virke Must Stop with the Scaremongering
The Norwegian Labour Organization (LO) criticizes employers for misrepresenting the issues surrounding part-time work and urges them to stop scaremongering about the potential threats to the labor market.
'Abandoned by the world': Congolese rights activist calls for justice, peace and equal respect
Dismas Kitenge Senga, a rights activist in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, highlights the dire humanitarian situation in conflict zones and the challenges posed by the ongoing instability and foreign interference.
Minister of Labor Marttinen at A-Studio: I am ready to change the draft law that facilitates fixed-term employment contracts
Finnish Labor Minister Matias Marttinen is open to making changes to legislation aimed at easing the establishment of fixed-term employment contracts following growing political pressure.
A Husband Who Eloped With His Mistress Torments His Wife in the Most Cruel Way, Yet She Refuses to Divorce
A woman narrates the torment of her husband, who left her for his mistress but continues to disrupt her life by returning home intermittently, insisting he has equal rights to the home.
IWD 2026: Kaduna female council chair urges equal rights for women
The Executive Chairman of Jaba Local Government Area in Kaduna called for greater efforts towards achieving gender equality and protecting women's rights in her statement for International Women’s Day 2026.
Having the same rights does not guarantee the same freedom
The article discusses how equal rights do not equate to equal freedom of choice due to the influence of social norms on what is deemed possible or acceptable.
Women’s Strike: Picnic Against Patriarchy
Various organizations in Germany are calling on women to participate in a strike on March 9 to highlight structural disadvantages and demand equal rights and fair pay.
Veli-Matti Savinainen did not wear a pride shirt – The chairman of Setan questions Finland's legislation
Finnish ice hockey player Veli-Matti Savinainen chose not to wear a pride-themed jersey during a match, prompting a debate about personal beliefs versus solidarity in support of equality.
Women’s Day: Teresinas highlight struggle for family support, work equality, and the right to feel safe
On International Women's Day, Teresians emphasize their ongoing fight for family support, equal employment opportunities, and personal safety.
Italy and the Paralympics: Equal Rights, Officially at Least
The article discusses the upcoming Winter Paralympics in Italy, highlighting the disparity between the Olympic and Paralympic events, particularly in Milan's role as a junior partner with limited facilities for para-sports.
Are parents equal before the law, but not in practice? Why are fathers still sidelined?
The article discusses the inequality faced by fathers in Lithuania concerning their rights and responsibilities in child-rearing despite laws that seemingly grant them equal status.
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.