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🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Women earn significantly less: The 'gender pay gap' is largest in Bavaria

In Bavaria, women earn on average almost €5.30 less per hour than men, marking an increase in the gender pay gap compared to previous years.

Mar 20 • 10:46 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The pay gap is not just numbers. What mechanisms sustain it?

The article discusses the various mechanisms that support the pay gap beyond simple numerical values.

Mar 20 • 04:20 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A new edition of Chicas Digitalers arrives

Personal is launching a new edition of Chicas Digitalers, a free online training program aimed at high school girls to encourage their involvement in technology.

Mar 19 • 13:42 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

In this field, women earn 700 euros less than men

Women in the sales sector earn 700 euros less per month than men, according to a recent study by the Sales and Marketing Professionals (MMA).

Mar 19 • 09:48 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Fresh research: A woman's euro is 60 cents - here's the reason

A recent study reveals that a woman's euro is worth only 60 cents due to biases in innovation that primarily benefit men.

Mar 19 • 05:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Women’s labor force would boost economic activity: Banxico

The gender gap in the labor market is a significant loss of women's talent, and addressing it could enhance Mexico's economic activity, highlights Victoria Rodríguez Ceja, governor of Mexico's central bank.

Mar 19 • 02:09 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

"I would never go out with young girls": the anti-DiCaprio syndrome or men who rebel against the cliché

Ernesto Sevilla's comments on dating preferences reignite discussions about asymmetric relationships and societal perceptions of older men dating younger women.

Mar 18 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Glass Ceiling of the 21st Century: The Gender Gap in the Digital Economy

The article discusses the impact of digital transformation on gender inequality in the workforce across Ibero-America.

Mar 17 • 03:05 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

65% of Korean men say gender equality has gone ‘far enough’; only 42% of women agree

A recent survey reveals a significant gender gap in South Korea regarding perceptions of gender equality, with a majority of men feeling progress has been adequate compared to fewer women who agree.

Mar 10 • 09:21 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Exclusive] South Korea's Gender Equality Perception Gap is the Second Largest in the World, 23% Point Difference

A recent international survey reveals that South Korea has the second-largest gender perception gap regarding the sufficiency of gender equality, with a 23% point difference between men and women.

Mar 9 • 11:38 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Beyond 8M

Despite some advances in gender equality, significant disparities between men and women in the labor market persist, as highlighted during recent marches across Mexico on International Women's Day.

Mar 9 • 07:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Still Few Women in Management and Councils

The article discusses the ongoing gender pay gap in the banking sector in Poland, highlighting the lower representation of women in management positions.

Mar 9 • 04:29 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Laura Mattarella: "Motherhood is still an obstacle. Women have a long way to go"

Laura Mattarella discusses ongoing gender inequality in Italy, emphasizing the need for true parity beyond legal rights.

Mar 8 • 16:32 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

There is still a long way to go for equality between women and men. The warning from Laura Mattarella

Laura Mattarella emphasizes that while Italy's legal framework suggests gender equality, practical discrepancies, such as wage gaps, remain significant obstacles.

Mar 8 • 16:22 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

‘Women do not stop, they can lead larger companies’: Banking awarded $5.076 billion in five credit segments in 2025

Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa announced that women have received $6.1 million in loans through the Emprende Violeta program within a month of its launch, although a gender gap in funding persists.

Mar 8 • 13:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Greece: Women are more educated than men – but rarely become managers

Despite their educational achievements, women in Greece still face significant barriers to leadership roles in the workplace.

Mar 8 • 10:52 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Women in Part-Time: 'Parental Leave Should Be Shared Completely'

Economist Nicola Fuchs-Schündeln argues that outdated norms and tax disincentives contribute to women's reduced work hours and earnings, suggesting that increasing paternity leave could help rectify this issue.

Mar 8 • 09:31 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

On March 8: Equal pay starts with data. Poland before the wage transparency test

Women in Poland earn on average 8.5% less per hour than men, and this gap widens to 15-18% when accounting for factors like education and experience, with hopes for change resting on upcoming EU pay transparency regulations.

Mar 8 • 09:04 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Analysis: Female executives earn nearly 100,000 less than men

A recent wage analysis reveals a significant pay gap between male and female executives in Denmark, with female leaders earning an average of 98,000 kroner less annually than their male counterparts.

Mar 8 • 08:16 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

International Women's Day: How Equal is Sweden

The article examines the state of gender equality in Sweden, highlighting both progress and ongoing disparities, especially in income and violence against women.

Mar 8 • 07:36 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Proportion of Female Workers in Large Corporations is Only 25%... Their Pay is 71% of Males'

The proportion of female workers in South Korea's major corporations stands at 25%, and their average salary is reported to be 71% of their male counterparts.

Mar 8 • 05:07 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

One in four startup company leaders is a woman

A recent analysis revealed that only 26% of startup leaders in Finland are women, despite women making up over 30% of the workforce in the startup sector.

Mar 8 • 04:16 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

AI Divides Women and Men. Study Reveals a Disturbing Gap

A recent study shows that men are generally more enthusiastic about AI technology compared to women, highlighting a significant gender gap in perceptions and trust.

Mar 7 • 18:27 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

March 8: When the State Withdraws, Inequality Advances

The article discusses the challenges faced by women in Argentina on International Women's Day, highlighting the gap between governmental policies in theory and their practical application.

Mar 7 • 15:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Why Accessing Justice is More Difficult for Women

The article discusses the challenges faced by women in accessing justice in Argentina, highlighting the gap between existing laws and the reality of gender equality.

Mar 7 • 11:41 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Women earn nearly a fifth less than men, disparities have deepened. Those in finance are worst off.

A report outlines that women in Czechia earn significantly less than men, particularly highlighting the disparities in the finance sector.

Mar 7 • 04:50 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Men's Day Is Every Day: The Wage Gap Between Women and Men Continues to Widen.

In Estonia, while average gross salaries increased by 11.2% in 2025, the gender pay gap persists with women earning substantially less than men.

Mar 6 • 08:55 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Mexico's Most Underutilized Asset

In Mexico, a significant gender gap persists in the workforce, with only 47.4% of women participating compared to 75.1% of men, highlighting a major economic opportunity being overlooked.

Mar 6 • 08:15 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Female Workers on Partial Strike Ahead of International Women's Day: 'Achieve Real Gender Equality'

Ahead of International Women's Day, female workers in South Korea have raised their voices for gender pay equity through partial strikes in Seoul.

Mar 6 • 07:13 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

PAY GAPS ⟩ There is still a significant gap in salary expectations between Estonian men and women

A recent study reveals a considerable gap in salary expectations between Estonian men and women, with men anticipating a median net salary of €2500 compared to women's €2000.

Mar 6 • 05:36 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Why are men 'superusers' of AI?

The article explores the disparity in AI usage between genders in Norway, highlighting that men are significantly more likely to use generative AI than women.

Mar 6 • 05:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

We Need to Introduce the Gender Equality Wage Disclosure System Beyond Public to Private Enterprises

The call for a gender equality wage disclosure system aims to eliminate the gender wage gap prevalent in society, especially as International Women's Day approaches.

Mar 5 • 20:04 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
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

CSR HELLAS: "Equal pay for equal work - Pay transparency"

A discussion on eliminating the pay gap and implementing the European Directive on Pay Transparency took place at an event organized by CSR HELLAS in Athens.

Mar 5 • 12:19 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Editorial] Gender Wage Gap Ranks First in OECD, Urgent Need for Gender Equality Wage Disclosure System

The Women's Labor Coalition held a press conference urging the introduction of a gender equality wage disclosure system, highlighting it as a priority ahead of International Women's Day on March 8.

Mar 5 • 09:29 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Men almost twice as likely as women to earn high salaries in ‘reality check’ on Australia’s gender pay gap

A report by Australia’s Workplace Gender Equality Agency reveals that men are significantly more likely than women to earn high salaries, highlighting persistent gender pay disparities.

Mar 2 • 14:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Australia's gender pay gap has narrowed. See where your employer stands

Australia has made progress in narrowing its gender pay gap, though women still earn significantly less than men on average.

Mar 2 • 13:02 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Barbara Casadei, the cardiologist who has broken glass ceilings: "I pave the way for others"

Cardiologist Barbara Casadei discusses the systemic responsibility in breaking glass ceilings and encouraging representation for women and minorities in leadership roles.

Mar 1 • 23:52 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Attention to the gap between abortions and demographics

The article discusses the complex relationship between abortion rights and demographic challenges in Greece, sparked by a recent event discussion.

Feb 27 • 13:06 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

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.

Feb 27 • 11:12 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Denmark misses EU deadline for new rules on wage gaps between men and women

Denmark has failed to meet the EU deadline for implementing new rules on wage transparency between male and female employees, delaying the introduction of required measures until January next year.

Feb 27 • 03:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Will everyone soon know my salary? A change to wages is coming that worries many

A new EU directive set to be implemented in 2026 aims to increase salary transparency across workplaces to address gender pay gaps.

Feb 26 • 11:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The gap between women's and men's pension amounts. New Eurostat data

New Eurostat data reveals that women's pensions across the EU are generally lower than men's, with Poland seeing a significant but smaller gap of 14.5% in favor of men.

Feb 26 • 09:04 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
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The government proposes not to consider G. Paluckas' initiative on salary transparency: will submit amendments to the Labor Code

The Lithuanian government is pushing to amend the Labor Code to mandate salary transparency among employers, emphasizing equal pay and the reporting of wage disparities based on gender.

Feb 25 • 12:15 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
🇮🇹 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
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Women’s Strike Rally on March 6 Ahead of International Women’s Day on March 8

Ahead of International Women’s Day, various women's and labor organizations are planning a strike to demand gender equality in wages and address issues such as gender-based violence.

Feb 20 • 05:47 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

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