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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Firefighters Contest: DF Justice Reverses Course and Maintains Dynamic Bar Test for Women

The Justice of the Federal District has reinstated the requirement for women to take the dynamic bar test in firefighters' competitions after previously suspending it following public prosecution claims of gender discrimination.

Mar 18 • 13:42 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

"A woman should be behind the stove and cooking." Medical students describe sexism, anxiety, and pressure during their studies

Medical students in Czechia have reported instances of sexism, mental health issues, and high pressure associated with their studies, as detailed by several interviewees.

Mar 18 • 10:59 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

How we are forced to write about 'transgender' people in the wrong gender

The article discusses the challenges and legal inconsistencies faced by Croatian media when reporting on transgender individuals.

Mar 17 • 19:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Justice of DF suspends dynamic bar test for women in the Fire Brigade competition

The Justice of the Federal District has suspended the requirement for a dynamic bar test for women in the Fire Brigade Military competitions, following claims of gender discrimination from the Public Ministry of DF.

Mar 16 • 14:58 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Women, the invisible pillar of the Church: 'There is a lot of discrimination against us, but we are the engine. We reach places where men do not'

The article highlights the significant yet often overlooked role of women in the Catholic Church, who make up 80% of the active Church but face discrimination and marginalization in theological education and decision-making.

Mar 15 • 04:40 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Age Discrimination in the Media: 'As a Woman, You Must Assume That After a Certain Age, You Will No Longer Be Used as a Moderator'

Andrea Grießmann discusses her experience with age discrimination in media, reflecting on her career's abrupt end after age 50.

Mar 13 • 12:47 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Ministry of Foreign Affairs sentenced for discrimination against a woman – compensations swelling to over 150,000 euros

Finland's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been ordered to pay over 150,000 euros due to discrimination against a female official.

Mar 13 • 05:10 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The driver's licenses of 1700 people were invalidated in Kansas: the reason behind the controversial decision

A controversial law in Kansas has invalidated the driver's licenses of approximately 1,700 transgender residents due to new regulations prohibiting the modification of gender on official documents.

Mar 12 • 22:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

EU Court: Trans persons must receive identity documents reflecting their chosen gender

The EU Court has ruled that trans individuals in EU member states must be issued identity documents that reflect their chosen gender to prevent discrimination.

Mar 12 • 17:12 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Katarzyna Wójcik: When Gender Matters?

The article discusses the Polish government's new gender neutrality regulations in job advertisements, emphasizing the importance of proving gender requirements in court.

Mar 12 • 05:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Condemned for Gender Discrimination with Substantial Compensation

Finland's Ministry of Foreign Affairs was ordered to pay over €88,000 in compensation for gender discrimination against a female diplomat, following a lengthy legal battle.

Mar 11 • 11:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Justice condemns man to pay R$ 10,000 to trans woman treated with masculine terms

A Brazilian court has ordered a man to pay R$ 10,000 in moral damages to a transgender woman who was referred to using masculine terms, highlighting issues of discrimination and gender identity.

Mar 10 • 19:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bank condemned for paying female manager 22% less than male colleague

A regional labor court in Brazil found a bank guilty of gender-based salary discrimination, ordering it to compensate a female manager who earned 22% less than her male counterpart.

Mar 10 • 18:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

DF MP recommends end of dynamic bar test for women in Firefighter Corps competition

The DF Public Ministry has recommended the elimination of the dynamic bar test requirement for women in the Firefighter Corps competitions due to concerns about gender discrimination.

Mar 10 • 03:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Maru Campos recognizes Chihuahuan women

The governor of Chihuahua, Maru Campos, recognized the efforts of local women on International Women's Day, highlighting the ongoing struggle for equality and the need to confront violence and discrimination.

Mar 8 • 22:59 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

In pictures: International Women's Day rallies around the world

International Women's Day saw global rallies advocating for women's rights and denouncing gender-based discrimination and violence, alongside protests against the Middle Eastern conflicts.

Mar 8 • 15:46 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

GAIA Program: Virtual Reality Fights Discrimination and Empowers Women

The GAIA program uses virtual reality to address gender discrimination in workplaces in Greece, highlighting the often subtle nature of such biases.

Mar 8 • 07:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Complaints to the MPT point to cases of harassment and salary inequality against women; find out how to report

The Ministry of Labor Public Prosecutor's Office (MPT) is investigating gender discrimination cases in the workplace, including harassment and wage inequality against women in specific cities in São Paulo, Brazil.

Mar 7 • 21:55 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

International Women's Day. There is still nothing to celebrate

The article discusses the lack of progress and ongoing challenges faced by women on International Women's Day in Czechia.

Mar 7 • 04:59 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

I found out about the 800,000 won difference with my male colleague

A woman discovered a significant wage gap with her male counterparts upon reviewing payroll documents at her workplace.

Mar 5 • 20:04 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Trade Union Leader Criticizes Government: 'Harmful to Young Women'

Trade union leader Maria Löfgren criticizes the Finnish government's approach, arguing that budget cuts are detrimental to young women and do not stimulate economic growth.

Mar 5 • 13:24 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Even Party Members Criticize Proposal to Ease Temporary Employment Contracts - Minister Marttinen Responds

Critics from within the ruling Kokoomus party are challenging the Finnish government's proposal to facilitate temporary employment contracts, citing concerns over gender equality and potential discrimination.

Mar 3 • 14:20 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The Kokoomus Women appeal unusually to their own minister

Kokoomus women organizations in Finland urge Minister of Employment Matias Marttinen to reconsider proposals easing temporary employment contracts in light of equality and pregnancy discrimination issues.

Mar 3 • 07:39 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

CNJ reactivated by case of alleged misogyny against president of STM

The Brazilian Women's Union has requested the National Justice Council to reconsider its decision to dismiss a complaint against STM Minister Carlos Augusto Amaral Oliveira for alleged gender discrimination against STM president Maria Elizabeth.

Mar 3 • 00:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Please develop 'prevention of harm' and 'respect for boundaries,' and further cultivate 'empathy'

The article discusses the ongoing issues of gender discrimination and fixed gender norms as children grow up, emphasizing the need for educational interventions that nurture gender sensitivity.

Mar 2 • 08:47 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

American state invalidates driver’s licenses of transgender people. They face further restrictions too

Kansas has enacted a law that invalidates driver’s licenses and birth certificates of transgender individuals who have previously changed their gender identity on these documents, causing significant implications for over a thousand residents.

Mar 1 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

England's original Lionesses' struggle to survive after sexist pitch ban

The original Lionesses of England, the Corinthians Ladies FC, are being celebrated through a new film that honors their contributions to women's football, following a long history of struggle against discrimination.

Feb 28 • 12:00 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Julia Malott: Hair salon ruling a threat to the idea of human rights

The article discusses a Quebec tribunal's ruling against a hair salon for its binary gender options on a booking form, raising concerns about the implications for human rights.

Feb 25 • 11:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

50 Years of Women's Ordination: A History of Neglect and Discrimination

Renate Breit reflects on her 85 years of life, sharing her experience as a pioneering female pastor who faced discrimination and exclusion in her career.

Feb 25 • 09:39 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

'Killer' Daughters: Cut Father's Neck with a Knife, Then Wiped Mother's Tears...

In Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, two daughters murdered their father after being frustrated with perceived discrimination against them.

Feb 24 • 10:08 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Liisa Lies Directly in Job Interviews - Here is the Reason

The article discusses inappropriate questions that female job applicants often face during job interviews in Finland, highlighting a specific instance of a woman being asked personal and invasive health questions by a male interviewer.

Feb 24 • 05:16 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Marek Migalski: Will men turn away from the government? The political price of ignoring their frustration

The article discusses the legal discrimination faced by men in Poland, particularly regarding retirement age and military obligations.

Feb 22 • 06:40 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Liberia: Seboe Sparks Gender Firestorm Over Scholarship Ban, Cites Pregnancy Fears - Critics Cry Discrimination

Liberian lawmaker Dixon W. Seboe has faced backlash for excluding female students from a scholarship program due to fears of potential negative outcomes.

Feb 20 • 16:36 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Amy Hamm: Misgendering case an absurd waste of time and resources

An Ontario court has mandated a new hearing in a discrimination case involving Jordan Renae Thorne, a Black trans man, regarding the misgendering he faced at a medical clinic.

Feb 20 • 11:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Is it due to women's lack of 'effort'? [Wise Journalist Life]

The South Korean National Assembly has passed amendments to the school meal law, legally defining school meal workers and addressing their health and safety measures, while a survey reveals a stark contrast in gender wage perception between young men and women.

Feb 19 • 20:25 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Terry Newman: Apparently, everything is discrimination now

A Quebec salon has been ordered to pay $500 to a non-binary customer for lack of gender-neutral haircut options, highlighting ongoing discussions about discrimination and gender identity.

Feb 19 • 19:23 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Taxi brokers specialize: now the customer can choose a female driver or a 'native Finn'

A new taxi service in the Helsinki metropolitan area allows customers to select a driver based on their Finnish background or gender, raising questions of potential discrimination.

Feb 19 • 16:21 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Trump Administration Files Lawsuit Against Coca-Cola Distributor Over Gender Employee Event

The Trump administration has filed a lawsuit against a Coca-Cola distributor for hosting an event exclusive to female employees, claiming it promotes reverse discrimination.

Feb 19 • 07:29 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Coca-Cola company sued for event that excluded men

The EEOC has sued a Coca-Cola subsidiary for gender discrimination over a women-only networking event.

Feb 19 • 01:23 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Sports

Dutch skating coach faces gender discrimination controversy after congratulating athlete on gold medal and stating, 'You have no boyfriend'

The Dutch skating coach faced criticism for allegedly making a sexist remark after congratulating his athlete on a gold medal, but the athlete defended him, stating that his comments were misinterpreted.

Feb 18 • 07:25 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Outrage Erupted in Men's Organization – Behind It Are Women's Taxis

A Finnish men's equality organization is urging protests against a taxi service that it claims discriminates against men.

Feb 17 • 11:30 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

The Municipality of Arad Ordered the City Mall Not to Remove Images of Women: "It Normalizes the Erasure of Women"

The municipality of Arad has ordered the city's mall to refrain from removing images of women, asserting that such actions normalize the erasure of women from public spaces.

Feb 16 • 19:05 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Sold for 2 lakhs if the fifth child is a daughter, she cried so much after parting from her mother that the truth came out

A shocking case of alleged human trafficking involving a newborn girl in Ludhiana, Punjab has come to light after locals became suspicious of a woman carrying the infant.

Feb 16 • 08:33 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Jakub Chabik: Positive Discrimination Plus Selective Equality is a Rebellion of Men

The local government in Pszczyna, Poland has launched a program that provides additional benefits to girls in educational assessments, leading to concerns about discrimination against boys.

Feb 15 • 14:51 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Educational Protocol

Ecuador's Constitutional Court has mandated the Ministry of Education to create a protocol to prevent discrimination based on sexual diversity and gender identity among children and adolescents, prompting a review of existing educational policies.

Feb 15 • 11:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

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.

Feb 13 • 13:33 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Opposition is alarmed by the National Coalition Party: 'Shocking deceptive rhetoric'

The Finnish opposition has sharply criticized the National Coalition Party for claiming to have resolved issues related to parental leave and pregnancy discrimination.

Feb 12 • 21:33 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Here’s Why Women Are Paid Less Than Men

The article discusses the gender pay gap and argues that when motherhood and its associated stereotypes are removed from the equation, the wage disparity between men and women disappears.

Feb 12 • 11:03 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Journalist Sarah Santaolalla accuses ‘El hormiguero’ of exercising "violence from a studio" due to her appearance: "They weren't ants, they were rats"

Sarah Santaolalla criticizes the show 'El hormiguero' for mocking her physical appearance during a debate.

Feb 11 • 13:23 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

OpenAI: Executive fired for opposing 'Adult Mode' accused of gender discrimination

OpenAI terminated executive Ryan Byermaster for alleged gender discrimination after her opposition to an 'Adult Mode' feature in ChatGPT.

Feb 11 • 08:44 UTC

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