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🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Total Knockout of Donald Trump's Comment by the USA Women's Gold Team

Hilary Knight, captain of the USA women's ice hockey team, criticized President Donald Trump's comments regarding the invitation to both men's and women's Olympic gold medal teams to the White House.

Feb 26 • 10:45 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Donald Trump's comments about the USA women's hockey team sparked a storm of outrage, blame was also directed at the men's team

Comments made by President Donald Trump regarding the USA women's hockey team have generated significant backlash, with some also criticizing the men's team.

Feb 26 • 10:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

“Acknowledge the Industrial Accident of Children Exposed to Harmful Substances by Their Fathers” Administrative Lawsuit Filed

An administrative lawsuit has been filed to recognize congenital disorders in children of male workers exposed to harmful substances in industrial workplaces as industrial accidents.

Feb 26 • 07:23 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

World Bank: Complete Gender Equality in the Workplace Does Not Exist Anywhere in the World

A World Bank report reveals that even with gender equality laws in place, actual implementation is only about 50%, indicating significant ongoing barriers for women in the workforce.

Feb 26 • 06:58 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

The share of female top executives has taken a step back

The percentage of female executive directors in Denmark has decreased, according to a report, despite an increase in female directors.

Feb 26 • 06:12 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

High Voltage Drama Between Husband and Wife on Road; Video

A public dispute between a husband and wife in Devli town of Rajasthan's Tonk district has gone viral on social media, showcasing a dramatic scene where the husband is seen pulling his wife's hair and forcibly trying to make her sit on a motorcycle.

Feb 26 • 06:01 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

239 Parents Who Failed to Pay Child Support...281 Sanctions Including Travel Ban and Disclosure of Names

239 parents who have failed to pay child support will face sanctions including travel bans and the suspension of driving licenses.

Feb 26 • 03:16 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Can women referee football matches? And companies? And cities?

The article discusses the implications of a Brazilian football player's sexist comments about women's capabilities in sports, highlighting broader societal issues of gender inequality.

Feb 25 • 23:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Sports

US women's hockey gold medalist Hilary Knight brushes off men's reaction to Trump remark

Hilary Knight, a gold medalist from the US women's hockey team, addressed President Trump's controversial joke that downplayed the women's team's achievements.

Feb 25 • 21:40 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Sanremo, clash over the term feminist: the Rag Dolls: "Necessary until there is parity"

At the Sanremo Festival, the Rag Dolls engaged in a heated discussion about feminism that sparked a viral debate on social media.

Feb 25 • 17:42 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Caserta, the City of Women

The International Festival 'Caserta - The City of Women' was announced in Rome as a significant global celebration of female excellence.

Feb 25 • 15:06 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Women: The Strategic Reserve of Road Transport in Mexico

The shortage of talent in Mexico's freight transport sector highlights the underrepresentation of women, who make up only 2.4% of drivers, despite the potential for increased inclusion.

Feb 25 • 13:43 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Reconciliation retreats and entrenches the gender gap in Spain

A new report shows that progress towards gender equality in Spain is stagnant, with minimal improvements in the Closingap Index.

Feb 25 • 12:46 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
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Labor and Family Reconciliation: Key to Productivity and Female Participation

The article discusses the declining labor participation of women in Mexico, highlighting a significant drop in employment and a concerning gender gap in economic participation.

Feb 25 • 09:08 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

South Korea, 'Need for Gender Equality Disclosure Law' as It Remains 'Bottom' in Gender Wage Gap

South Korea has remained the bottom-ranked country for gender wage gaps in the OECD for over three decades, leading to calls for the establishment of a 'Gender Equality Disclosure Law' to address the issue.

Feb 25 • 07:54 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Ville Niinistö criticizes Olympic hockey champions

Ville Niinistö harshly criticizes the actions of the U.S. men's hockey team following their Olympic victory, highlighting the problematic behavior associated with their post-win celebration with President Trump.

Feb 25 • 07:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

BH judge is called to act in the 2nd Instance of TJMG; female presence is still low in the judiciary

Judge Beatriz Junqueira Guimarães has begun her term in the 2nd Instance of the Minas Gerais Court of Justice, highlighting the ongoing gender disparity in Brazil's judiciary.

Feb 25 • 07:02 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

The Atlantic staff writer fumes over Trump’s women's hockey joke during call with Team USA

A writer from The Atlantic criticized a joke made by President Trump during a call with the U.S. men's hockey team regarding the women's team.

Feb 24 • 21:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Sports

Feeding, naps, and coloring books. When mom goes to the Olympics

The article explores how female athletes manage motherhood while participating in the Olympics, highlighting the significant presence of female athletes at the Winter Games.

Feb 24 • 19:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Picos will have the second unit of the House of Brazilian Women in the interior of Piauí

The government of Piauí is constructing its second House of Brazilian Women in Picos, which is expected to serve the local population by 2026.

Feb 24 • 18:36 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Parent Column 'Sleepless': Mom, Are Men Better Than Women?

A mother reflects on a poignant question posed by her four-year-old daughter regarding gender superiority after watching the Olympics.

Feb 24 • 18:03 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Highlighting the Strategic Role of Women in Decision-Making is the Main Objective of a Discussion to be Held in Guayaquil

An upcoming discussion in Guayaquil aims to emphasize the strategic role of women in decision-making and professional development in honor of International Women's Day.

Feb 24 • 16:50 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Gender Neutrality? It's Good for Companies. Public Sphere Lags Behind

The article discusses the recent legal changes in Poland regarding gender neutrality in job postings and the ongoing challenges faced in the public sector.

Feb 24 • 16:22 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

The most educated women, but penalized in work. Salaries 25% lower and pensions 44% lower

Despite being more educated, women in Italy continue to face significant wage disparities in the workplace, with salaries averaging 25% lower than men's and pensions 44% less.

Feb 24 • 14:32 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: AWLN Convenes High-Level Meetings to Advance Women's Leadership on the Margins of the 39th African Union Summit

The African Women Leaders Network held high-level meetings during the 39th African Union Summit to promote women's leadership in Africa.

Feb 24 • 12:15 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
World

Olympic Changes Under Fire: Kocumová Struggles to Understand, Ledecká's Harsh Judgment Circles the Globe

Traditionalists of the Winter Olympics express growing concern over potential radical changes to the sports featured in the games, as discussions surface around unconventional new competitions.

Feb 24 • 09:39 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

War effort cannot become an excuse for retreat on human rights, says Ukrainian lawmaker

Ukrainian lawmaker Inna Sovsun emphasizes the importance of maintaining focus on human rights, including gender equality and LGBTQ rights, even amidst the ongoing conflict with Russia.

Feb 24 • 09:36 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Trump seems to mock US women's hockey team while congratulating men on gold

President Trump faced backlash for mocking the US women's hockey team during a congratulatory call to the men's team after their Olympic victory.

Feb 24 • 02:23 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Hockey, the USA women's national team declines Trump's invitation due to a sexist joke

The USA women's hockey team, gold medalists at the Winter Olympics, declined President Trump's invitation to the State of the Union address following his sexist joke.

Feb 23 • 21:17 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Equality: The CDU has a women's quota - but men are once again in power

The CDU is honoring former politician Rita Süssmuth for her significant contributions toward gender equality, highlighting the ongoing challenges of implementing women's representation within the party.

Feb 23 • 15:35 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"War is not an excuse to delay human rights... turning a blind eye leads to rapid regression"

In Ukraine, despite the ongoing war, advocates for gender equality and LGBTQ+ rights, like MP Inna Sovsun, continue to fight for human rights, highlighting the need for attention to these issues even in wartime.

Feb 23 • 11:54 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

In Pakistan, female boxers break down gender barriers to step into the ring

Female boxers in Pakistan are challenging societal norms and gender barriers as they enter the sport of boxing.

Feb 23 • 11:40 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

Now it's enough: The women's skiing competition at the Olympics is shocking - 'Idiotic'

The women’s 50 kilometer cross-country skiing event at the Milan-Cortina Olympics has sparked intense debate over its suitability for female athletes.

Feb 23 • 11:24 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

With 30% Female Executives, Gender Representation in Executive Committees of Large Companies Progressing Well

France is nearing a mandate requiring 30% of executive committee positions to be held by women, with current levels at nearly 29%.

Feb 23 • 06:59 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

The Minister of Culture Wants to Allocate 10 Million for Statues of Women

The Danish Culture Ministry proposes a budget of 10 million kroner to create statues commemorating historically significant women in Denmark.

Feb 23 • 06:51 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Ministry of Gender Equality and Family Integrates Reporting and Support Channels for Digital Sex Crimes

The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family in South Korea has announced the consolidation of multiple reporting channels for victims of digital sex crimes into a single platform to enhance support and accessibility.

Feb 22 • 21:14 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Cultural Minister Rejects Vandalism: 'Removable Knitwear Does Not Make My Bald Head Bubble with Rage'

Denmark's Cultural Minister defends a public art action aimed at highlighting the gender imbalance in public statues.

Feb 22 • 20:24 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

People: 'Marriage was the last thing I could imagine'

Iris Berben, a 75-year-old actress, discusses her commitment to independence and her reasons for never marrying, reflecting on societal norms from her youth.

Feb 22 • 14:46 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Sports

Last Cross-Country Race at the Olympics: Like When a Ferrari Drives Into McLaren's Pit Stop

German cross-country skier Katharina Hennig Dotzler expresses her opposition to the women's 50-kilometer race at the Olympics, calling it a misguided notion of equality.

Feb 22 • 14:42 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Ave Laas: Parental Leave Tests the Real Values of Organizations

The article discusses the challenges faced by women returning from parental leave in the workplace and the perceptions that come with it.

Feb 22 • 08:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

‘The anxieties just lift’: why domestic abuse refuges are turning to female tradespeople

Domestic abuse refuges in the UK are increasingly hiring female tradespeople to create a more comfortable environment for survivors.

Feb 22 • 06:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Gender Equality Ministry Announces Open Recruitment for 'Youth Coexistence and Empathy Committee'

The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family in South Korea is recruiting 150 young members for the first Youth Coexistence and Empathy Committee to address gender perception gaps among the youth.

Feb 22 • 03:03 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Sterling One champions $100bn Africa investment agenda

Sterling One Foundation emphasizes its dedication to inclusive financing in Africa at a high-level meeting during the African Union Heads of State Summit.

Feb 22 • 00:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

The International Women’s Day theme you’re using isn’t from UN

Many organizations in Nigeria mistakenly use an International Women's Day theme devised by a private marketing firm in London, rather than one from the UN, highlighting a disconnect in the understanding of gender equality promotion.

Feb 22 • 00:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Equality will ask Justice to improve the protection of victims in cases with anti-abuse bracelets

The Ministry of Equality in Spain is urging for better protective measures for victims of gender violence following recent incidents involving anti-abuse bracelets.

Feb 21 • 09:40 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Sexist comments and inappropriate judgments. A storm erupts over the notary exam

A leaked Excel file containing sexist and inappropriate comments about candidates of a notary exam has ignited outrage over the transparency and impartiality of the public examination process in Italy.

Feb 21 • 07:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Activist and Scientist: Understand Why the UFRGS Rector is Highlighted in Forbes' List and How She Seeks to Break Stereotypes

Márcia Cristina Bernardes Barbosa, rector of UFRGS and a prominent physicist, has been recognized by Forbes for her contributions to science and her advocacy for women's representation in the field.

Feb 21 • 07:00 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
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The Boys Laughed at Her. Now She Has Five Olympic Medals and Millions of Dollars

The article discusses a female athlete who has overcome ridicule to achieve remarkable success, including winning five Olympic medals and earning millions of dollars.

Feb 20 • 14:00 UTC

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