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๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Survey: 68% of Workers Feel Unequal Pay

In Latvia, 68% of employees have encountered unequal pay, according to a survey conducted by Alma Career Latvia.

Mar 22 โ€ข 07:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

She outperformed many men, but had to hide that she is a woman

This article discusses the challenges faced by a talented individual in a male-dominated field who had to conceal her gender to gain recognition.

Mar 21 โ€ข 17:10 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
World

Africa: Remarks By Unicef Executive Catherine Russell On World Water Day 2026 - Where Water Flows, Equality Grows

UNICEF Executive Catherine Russell highlighted the critical link between the global water crisis and gender inequality, particularly how it affects girls.

Mar 20 โ€ข 11:51 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: 80 Percent of Rural Households Without Direct Water Access - World Water Report

A UN report reveals that a significant portion of rural households in Africa lacks direct access to water, highlighting critical global water inequality and its intersection with gender and poverty.

Mar 20 โ€ข 07:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Artificial intelligence is already deepening gender inequalities

A report warns that artificial intelligence is exacerbating gender inequalities in the labor market, with women more likely to be affected by job automation.

Mar 19 โ€ข 19:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 03:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Local Elections: Bavaria Has a Women's Problem in Politics

The article discusses the ongoing lack of female representation in political positions in Bavaria, emphasizing that too few women are running for office or being elected.

Mar 16 โ€ข 14:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Professor Cho Dong-il: The Story of Pyeonggang and Ondal is an Example that Reversed 'Gender Inequality'

Professor Cho Dong-il discusses the significance of equality in relationships as seen in the story of Pyeonggang and Ondal.

Mar 15 โ€ข 09:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

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.

Mar 13 โ€ข 15:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Filmmaker, Appellate Judge, Lieutenant Colonel, and Scientist: Meet the Women Who 'Burst the Bubble' Occupying Spaces Previously Dominated by Men

The article highlights the achievements of women from Pernambuco, Brazil, who have successfully navigated and excelled in male-dominated fields despite gender inequality.

Mar 12 โ€ข 00:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

8M: The Debt of Social Security and the 'Tax' of Being a Woman

INEGI's recent report reveals a significant decline in access to health services in Mexico, particularly affecting women, correlating with persistent gender disparities.

Mar 11 โ€ข 09:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Women hold only 64% of menโ€™s legal rights globally โ€“ UN

The UN reports that women globally possess only 64% of the legal rights that men enjoy, highlighting significant gender inequality that persists.

Mar 10 โ€ข 16:27 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
World

UN leaders address global gender inequality

The UN has opened a session on gender equality, highlighting the need for stronger access to justice for women and girls globally.

Mar 10 โ€ข 09:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Violence against women has historical roots, say experts

Experts in Brazil assert that violence against women has deep historical roots dating back to the arrival of the Portuguese 526 years ago.

Mar 9 โ€ข 22:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Curitiba Festival highlights plays about women's stories in Women's Month

The 34th edition of the Curitiba Festival emphasizes women's stories in its programming, coinciding with International Women's Day in March.

Mar 9 โ€ข 20:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

The Cultural Root of Gender Inequality

The approval of expanded paternity leave in Brazil's Senate marks a significant step toward balancing parental responsibilities, yet it arrives late to a conversation that has been ongoing globally for decades.

Mar 9 โ€ข 19:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Women lead formal job generation in PA, but still face inequality and double shifts

Women in Parรก, Brazil, are leading formal job creation but continue to face challenges such as wage inequality and the burden of dual responsibilities.

Mar 9 โ€ข 14:06 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Namibia: GBV, Inequality Halt Women's Progress - Nandi-Ndaitwah

Namibian President Nandi-Ndaitwah highlights ongoing challenges such as gender-based violence and economic inequality that impede women's progress towards equality, despite some advancements in women's rights.

Mar 9 โ€ข 12:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Gender Parity: More Than a Century to Achieve Equality

Despite the progress made, gender inequality in leadership roles persists, with women still being underrepresented in various sectors.

Mar 9 โ€ข 09:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

BIVA and the 8M: When Inclusion Stops Being Discourse and Becomes Economic Policy

The events at BIVA highlight the economic inefficiency caused by gender inequality in Mexico, especially in financial markets.

Mar 9 โ€ข 07:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Girls aged 10 to 14 take care of the house and family more than men of any age, says study

A study reveals that girls aged 10 to 14 are responsible for household and family care more than men of any age in Brazil.

Mar 8 โ€ข 19:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น 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 โ€ข 16:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

A country that does not love women

The article discusses the alarming rates of femicide and violence against women in Brazil, framing the country as one that fails to protect its female population.

Mar 8 โ€ข 16:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Hollyoaks star shares subtle ways she challenges gender stereotypes on set

Jessica Fox, a long-time star of 'Hollyoaks,' discusses her efforts to challenge gender stereotypes in the entertainment industry.

Mar 8 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Column: I Can't Stand the Penis Card Anymore

The article discusses the recurring themes of misogyny and gender inequality in the context of a new TV series on women's rights in Finland, reflecting on the ongoing struggles for equality in various aspects of society.

Mar 8 โ€ข 07:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Scarred for life: Untold stories of girls forced into breast ironing

The article highlights the painful and damaging practice of breast ironing imposed on young girls in Nigeria as a form of protection against sexual advances, leading to severe physical and emotional trauma.

Mar 8 โ€ข 00:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

International Women's Day: what is its origin and why is it commemorated on March 8

International Women's Day on March 8 highlights the historic struggle for women's rights and calls for ongoing advocacy against gender inequality and violence.

Mar 7 โ€ข 23:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท 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 Sรฃo Paulo, Brazil.

Mar 7 โ€ข 21:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 15:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Women occupy only 20.7% of positions in technology careers in Brazil, says FIEMG study

A study by FIEMG reveals that women hold only 20.7% of technology-related jobs in Brazil, highlighting inequality in the sector and the need for targeted initiatives.

Mar 7 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

8M: What Time Are the Marches for International Women's Day

On March 8, thousands of Argentine women will march to advocate for gender equality and address issues of gender-based violence, labor inequality, and precarious conditions affecting women.

Mar 7 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

AI and a Future of (Dis)Gender Inequality

The article discusses how artificial intelligence reflects and reproduces existing gender inequalities due to its reliance on data from an asymmetric society.

Mar 7 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

โ€˜Womenโ€™s Holidayโ€™ in Japan: Actions Aiming for Gender Equality Across the Country

Japan is witnessing actions for a 'Women's Holiday' inspired by Iceland's historic women's strike, aiming to address gender inequality ahead of International Womenโ€™s Day.

Mar 6 โ€ข 22:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Annual Association "Leader" Awards Presented for Contributions to Gender Equality

The Association "Leader" held its annual awards ceremony to honor individuals significantly contributing to reducing gender inequality in Lithuania.

Mar 6 โ€ข 13:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

International Women's Day: A Cup of Coffee for Women's Day

International Women's Day highlights ongoing gender inequality, with events in Starnberg emphasizing women's rights and fair trade contributions.

Mar 6 โ€ข 10:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Study: Having a child reduces women's income - and increases men's

A recent Finnish study reveals that having children significantly decreases the income of highly educated women while financially benefiting men.

Mar 6 โ€ข 06:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

I Explain to You #170: International Women's Day - labor market, wage inequality, education, and what still needs to be achieved

The podcast episode for International Women's Day discusses the participation of women in the labor market in Bahia, Brazil, focusing on wage inequality and education, highlighting the pioneering story of Juliana Romรฃo, the first woman to lead a subway operator in the country.

Mar 5 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Porto Alegre records highest rate of harassment among capitals and lowest perception of domestic inequality, survey points out

A survey reveals that Porto Alegre has the highest percentage of women reporting harassment while simultaneously showing low recognition of domestic inequality in task division.

Mar 5 โ€ข 09:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

8 out of 10 femicides in the country were committed by an ex or current partner; 62% of victims are black

A study shows that 62% of femicide victims in Brazil are black, most often killed by current or former partners, highlighting a severe issue of racial and gender-based violence.

Mar 4 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Altinget
National & Local

Bronze statues can be bought with money. Moving power requires more than that

The article discusses the historical neglect of women's contributions in storytelling and highlights the challenges of addressing centuries of gender inequality in the cultural narrative.

Feb 28 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Engagement in the Catholic Church: 'My motivation is that something changes from the bottom up'

Volunteers in Catholic parishes are facing challenges as they deal with community frustrations regarding issues such as abuse scandals and gender inequality within the church, ahead of upcoming elections for parish councils in Bavaria.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 23:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Trump and the Women's Hockey Olympic Champions: A Visible Rift in America's Sports

The U.S. women's hockey Olympic team declined an invitation to meet President Trump, highlighting gender disparities in sports and recognition between male and female athletes.

Feb 25 โ€ข 13:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Today on TV: Julianna Jokela faced a difficult situation in her radio career โ€“ This is what she was told

Julianna Jokela discusses sexism in the radio industry, highlighting the challenges women face in proving their worth.

Feb 25 โ€ข 04:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
World

The new Taliban penal code: 15 days in jail for breaking a woman's arm and five months for mistreating a camel

Afghanistan's new penal code allows a man to be imprisoned for only 15 days for breaking his wife's arm while providing a harsher penalty of five months for mistreating a camel, reflecting severe gender-based inequality in legal recourse.

Feb 25 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ 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 โ€ข 10:08 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Zimbabwe: The Hidden Bill - How Gender-Based Violence Is Costing Zimbabwe Its Future

A new assessment reveals that gender-based violence in Zimbabwe costs the country $1.36 billion annually, severely impacting its economy and women's lives.

Feb 24 โ€ข 06:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

More precariousness, fewer births: the paradox of labor reform

Argentina's labor reform under Javier Milei's government exacerbates precarious working conditions, particularly for women, by increasing job insecurity and deepening existing inequalities.

Feb 20 โ€ข 10:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Women at the Center, a Month of Art with More than 50 Activities in 22 Venues

The event will feature over 50 activities dedicated to spotlighting women's contributions to the arts and addressing systemic inequalities in the music industry.

Feb 18 โ€ข 07:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด 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 โ€ข 03:57 UTC

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