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🇩🇰 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
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

What You Can Get in This Year's Wage Settlement

The newly appointed leaders of LO pledge to advocate for at least a four percent wage increase in this year's negotiations, addressing wage disparities among different worker categories.

Feb 17 • 03:57 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Gender Pay Gap Won't Close for Another 30 Years, Warns Trade Unions Group

The Trades Union Congress warns that if progress continues at the current rate, the gender pay gap in Kenya will not close until 2056, with significant disparities remaining across various industries.

Feb 16 • 08:16 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

A feeling of 'dismay': companies worried about the arrival of salary transparency

Companies in France are expressing concerns over the upcoming implementation of the European directive on salary transparency, set for June 2026.

Feb 15 • 21:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

UK’s gender pay gap forecast to persist for another 30 years

A report by the Trades Union Congress reveals that the gender pay gap in the UK is projected to persist for another 30 years, with women effectively working for free for a portion of the year due to significant disparities in earnings compared to men.

Feb 15 • 11:42 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Gender pay gap 'won't close until 2056' as women work '47 days of year for free'

A new report from the Trades Union Congress (TUC) reveals that the gender pay gap in the UK will not close until 2056, with women effectively working 47 days per year for free compared to their male counterparts.

Feb 15 • 09:42 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Gender-Health Gap: Who Pays the Price for Women's Health?

Women in Germany continue to receive poorer health care compared to men, leading to late diagnoses and higher costs for the economy.

Feb 14 • 11:55 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

World Economic Forum: Bad news from Argentina

The World Economic Forum's recent report reveals Brazil's gender gap will take 123 years to close at the current rate, highlighting the need for strategic measures beyond moral imperatives.

Feb 12 • 21:55 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: International Day of Women and Girls in Science - Women Shaping Africa's Future Through Science

The International Day of Women and Girls in Science highlights the ongoing gender gap in Africa's science sector and initiatives to support women's participation in science.

Feb 12 • 18:07 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

What drives the wage gap between men and women?

The article explores the social and economic factors contributing to the wage disparity between men and women, referencing Ursula K. Le Guin's novel to illustrate the concept of gender roles.

Feb 12 • 17:09 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
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Men now live on average 80 years

The average life expectancy for men in Denmark has surpassed 80 years for the first time, narrowing the gender gap in longevity.

Feb 12 • 07:55 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

World Day of Women in STEM: with Back to School 2,000 students in Enel's program on the gender gap in scientific professions

Enel has launched the Back to School program to encourage young women to pursue STEM careers, countering stereotypes and barriers in access to technical and scientific professions.

Feb 11 • 14:14 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Madrid is the community with the highest salary gap: women earn on average 8,000 euros less per year than men

A study reveals that women in Madrid earn significantly less than men, highlighting ongoing gender wage disparities.

Feb 11 • 10:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Who Decided That Science Wasn't for Them?

The article discusses the gender gap in science, arguing that it begins in school and is influenced by a lack of role models and societal messages that discourage girls from pursuing science.

Feb 11 • 06:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The salary gap between men and women stagnates at 20% and half is due to higher part-time female employment

The gender pay gap in Spain remains at 20%, significantly influenced by the prevalence of part-time employment among women.

Feb 9 • 11:22 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Prove that you do not discriminate against women, Brussels instructs companies. But women will not notice it in their paychecks

Czech companies will be required to demonstrate equal pay for women and men starting next year due to a new EU directive, despite studies suggesting that wage disparities may not be as significant as reported.

Feb 7 • 19:16 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

18,000 benefit from EU-funded digital skills programme in Borno, Yobe

Over 18,193 individuals have received digital training through a European Union-funded program in Borno and Yobe, aimed at bridging the digital gender gap and enhancing community capacity in fragile areas.

Feb 6 • 18:17 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Resistance of the Female Vote Hinders the Ultra Advance in Aragón

The female vote's resilience is obstructing the far-right party Vox's progress in Aragón, as they struggle to address gender disparities within their electorate amidst increasing instances of harassment.

Feb 6 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Major pensions update for women in these jobs - 'crucial changes' from April

Starting in April, significant changes to workplace pensions are expected to benefit millions of women, addressing issues related to the gender pension gap and supporting those who took time off for family care.

Feb 3 • 14:32 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Yes to the comparison between salaries. "Less disparity between men and women"

The Italian government is set to present a legislative decree to address salary transparency and reduce gender pay disparities by aligning wages for equal work by June 7.

Feb 3 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Life & Tech

Marandola (Aidp): “Gender equality in salaries is an opportunity for Italy”

Matilde Marandola, president of Aidp, emphasizes the EU directive on wage transparency as a cultural and legislative opportunity for Italy to address the gender pay gap.

Feb 3 • 00:00 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Life & Tech

"Are Yesterday's Prejudices Written into Tomorrow's Code"

The article discusses the gender gap in technology use, particularly the lesser involvement of women in artificial intelligence and the replacement of traditional female roles by technology, suggesting this could create a more significant gap than wage differences.

Jan 15 • 15:43 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Almeida delves into the gender gap in Madrid's street naming: 18 men and only three women for the new roads

The mayor of Madrid, Almeida, highlights the gender disparity in the naming of new streets, with 18 male names and only three female names proposed for two new neighborhoods in the city.

Jan 14 • 22:30 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Sumar wants an increase in pensions due to the gender gap

The political party Sumar advocates for increased pension benefits to address the gender gap in pension perception, proposing measures to the relevant commission for debate.

Jan 11 • 10:55 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

"Women Think About the Gift They're Giving. Men Don't": Is There a Gender Gap in the Art of Gifting?

The article explores the belief that men struggle with gift-giving compared to women, questioning whether it's due to laziness, randomness, or strategic incompetence.

Jan 7 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

Elena Irureta, actress: "The proportion of characters for men is much greater and we earn less. There is still a long way to go"

Elena Irureta discusses the gender disparities in the film industry, emphasizing the greater number of roles for men and the lower pay for women, while reflecting on her proactive approach to her career.

Jan 2 • 20:45 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Sports

Four Hills Tournament for Women: "The biggest gap we still have is the prize money"

Selina Freitag, a 24-year-old ski jumper from Erlabrunn, discusses the ongoing gender pay gap in ski jumping as she prepares for the Four Hills Tournament.

Dec 29 • 16:20 UTC

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