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🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Jurassic Park 2.0: Innovating is not enough, we must decide where to go

The article discusses the urgent need for regulatory decisions in synthetic biology to prevent ethical issues and inequalities associated with transhumanism.

Mar 20 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

The difficulties of access to Justice for women

Access to justice for women in Brazil highlights the challenges between legal formalities and the effectiveness of rights amid structural inequalities.

Mar 19 • 20:48 UTC
🇦🇷 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 • 19:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

In Manaus, founder of the Central Única das Favelas launches book about trafficking as a reflection of inequalities

Celso Athayde, founder of the Central Única das Favelas, launched his new book 'Humanos' in Manaus, focusing on the relationship between drug trafficking and social inequalities.

Mar 19 • 16:12 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Inequality Decreases, the South Advances. And Families Stock Up on BTPs and Funds

Italian families have significantly increased their financial wealth over the past two decades, coinciding with a reduction in inequalities, particularly in Southern Italy.

Mar 17 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Climate crisis impacts the lives of Brazilians; get to know stories from all over the country

The article highlights the devastating effects of climate change on Brazilian communities across the country through personal stories, showcasing the deepening inequalities exacerbated by this crisis.

Mar 17 • 00:19 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Jobs: Why does the state promote part-time work when it wants full-time?

The article discusses the contradiction in German policy promoting part-time jobs despite a national emphasis on full-time employment, highlighting its impact on women's economic opportunities and societal inequalities.

Mar 12 • 16:33 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The Minister of Education Addresses Religious Education - 'Everything Indicates That... '

Finnish Minister of Education Anders Adlercreutz suggests that religious education in schools might soon be replaced with a belief subject due to the current system's inequalities and inefficiencies.

Mar 12 • 14:57 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Progress towards gender equality is stalled, says UN

A UN report indicates that global progress towards gender equality is stagnating amid increasing conflict and systemic inequalities.

Mar 12 • 07:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Rivo Noorkõiv: The Role of Local Government, Money, and Responsibility

Rivo Noorkõiv discusses the need for comprehensive analysis in the financing and responsibilities of local governments in Estonia, highlighting challenges such as systemic logic, accountability, and regional inequalities.

Mar 11 • 08:32 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Social inequalities influence who is sedentary and who practices physical activity, says study

A recent study highlights how social inequalities, including gender and income, affect levels of physical activity and contribute to health risks associated with sedentary lifestyles.

Mar 10 • 21:31 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Sokol: There is no genuinely unified market while Croats pay more for the same products

Croatian MEP Tomislav Sokol highlighted the market inequalities faced by Croatia during a plenary session in Strasbourg, pointing to higher prices and barriers that should not exist within the EU.

Mar 10 • 21:25 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Educational cooperation: why it matters more than ever

The article discusses the significance of educational cooperation in addressing inequalities and enhancing economic growth in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Mar 9 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Why Accessing Justice is More Difficult for Women

The article discusses the challenges women face in accessing justice, particularly in situations of violence, due to structural inequalities and systemic barriers in Argentina.

Mar 8 • 10:16 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

March 8th: A Reflection of a Society Struggling for Freedom

March 8th commemorates the struggles of women worldwide against inequalities and discrimination, emphasizing the need for safety and equity rights in workplaces.

Mar 8 • 09:23 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Women Farmers Balance Between Resilience and Inequality

Women in agriculture play a crucial role in food production and social cohesion but face enduring structural inequalities despite their contributions.

Mar 8 • 05:40 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
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 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The Best Investment in Healthcare is Prevention

The article discusses the need for increased funding in preventive healthcare in Estonia, highlighting its cost-effectiveness and impact on reducing health burdens and inequalities.

Mar 6 • 14:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Marii Järve: We should seriously consider implementing a graduated land tax

Marii Järve argues for the consideration of a graduated land tax in Estonia to limit excessive land concentration and address growing inequalities in agriculture.

Mar 6 • 07:42 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Madrid before 8M: the persistence of an essential struggle

The article discusses the significance of International Women's Day in Madrid, highlighting ongoing gender inequalities and the need for continued advocacy for women's rights.

Mar 6 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

LIVE RELO: Could state educational videos save Estonian education?

The article discusses the potential benefits of creating state-sponsored educational videos in Estonia to address inequalities in the education system.

Mar 3 • 12:13 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

First Nation chiefs say Nova Scotia budget cuts appear targeted at Mi’kmaw programs

First Nation leaders in Nova Scotia claim recent budget cuts by the provincial government disproportionately affect Mi’kmaw programs designed to combat systemic inequalities.

Feb 27 • 18:00 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Cancer rates rise amid inequalities between EU members

Cancer rates in Europe are rising amid significant health inequalities across EU member states, raising concerns about lifestyle and healthcare access.

Feb 27 • 15:13 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Warning: French regions at risk! Part 1: Corsica

The article discusses regional inequalities in France, focusing on Corsica and the impact of EU cohesion funding.

Feb 27 • 13:57 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The health damage of smoking increasingly affects people with lower education

Recent research indicates that while smoking rates are declining in Estonia, the associated health risks disproportionately impact those with lower educational levels, exacerbating health inequalities.

Feb 27 • 10:20 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Final years, full time and the urgency to confront inequalities

The Brazilian School Census 2025 reports an increase in full-time enrollments in public schools, emphasizing the critical importance of this educational model during the final years of students' schooling.

Feb 27 • 09:30 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Artificial Intelligence: The Risk of Institutionalizing Inequalities in Public Administration

The article discusses the growing risk of institutionalized bias in public administration due to the implementation of artificial intelligence systems that can perpetuate inequalities.

Feb 27 • 06:31 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Public and private investment is a combination that drives Brazil

Recent discussions on concessions and infrastructure investment in Brazil highlight a resurgence in investment to elevate productivity and reduce regional inequalities.

Feb 26 • 01:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The digitization of agriculture by tech companies threatens to widen the gap with the Global South, according to a study

The digitization of agriculture driven by major tech companies risks exacerbating inequalities with the Global South, as suggested by a study from IPES Food.

Feb 25 • 15:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Inequalities Begin at the Birth of a Child. Why Parental Leaves Still Don't Work

Parental leave policies in the UK disproportionately favor the middle and upper classes, perpetuating inequality and highlighting the struggles women face in the workplace, particularly after childbirth.

Feb 24 • 20:32 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Europe's Wealth Ranking: Which Countries Have the Richest People?

The article discusses the significant disparities in average and median wealth among European countries, highlighting deep financial inequalities across the continent.

Feb 24 • 05:25 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Under Pressure on Multiple Homes... Calls for Tax Benefits to Be Given Only for Primary Residences

Experts argue that tax benefits for property owners should be strictly limited to primary residences, as the current system exacerbates inequalities in the housing market.

Feb 23 • 07:47 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Sociologist warns of overlooked problem. We are becoming richer, but another crisis threatens us

A sociologist highlights the improving economic situation in the Czech Republic while raising concerns about the worsening mental health of its citizens and structural economic inequalities.

Feb 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Sánchez commits to working to end inequalities and "the stereotypes that hurt" the gypsy people

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez pledged to combat inequalities faced by the gypsy community during a tribute event celebrating their 600th anniversary in Spain.

Feb 21 • 18:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Good moment of the labor market in Brazil does not hide persistent inequalities

Brazil achieved its lowest unemployment rate in 2025 since 2012, but significant disparities among states remain evident.

Feb 21 • 00:50 UTC
🇦🇷 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 • 10:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

UFPE Rector Alfredo Gomes announces pre-candidacy for the government of Pernambuco by Rede Sustentabilidade

Alfredo Gomes, the rector of the Federal University of Pernambuco, has announced his pre-candidacy for the Pernambuco government under the banner of the Rede Sustentabilidade party, focusing on social inequalities and participatory democracy.

Feb 19 • 21:39 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

From the field to the table, food involves a complex chain of powers, says historian

Historian Joana Monteleone discusses the political significance of food and its role as a means of communication regarding values and inequalities.

Feb 19 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

More Doctors demands better training

The 'More Doctors' program in Brazil, originally created to improve healthcare access in underserved areas, is now facing challenges due to previous government measures that have affected the training of medical professionals.

Feb 19 • 01:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'My student debt is soaring though I'm paying back - rich get off easy'

The article discusses the frustration of a graduate whose student debt continues to increase despite regularly making payments, highlighting inequalities in the student loan system.

Feb 18 • 13:33 UTC
🇲🇽 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 • 07:17 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The Ministry of Education comments on the audit conducted by the State Audit Office

The Latvian Ministry of Education responds to a State Audit Office audit regarding inequalities in primary education, emphasizing both the need for reforms and that some conclusions are outdated.

Feb 18 • 07:16 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Puente de Vallecas against Retiro: 257 steps separate dirty Madrid from clean Madrid

A stark contrast in cleanliness between the Puente de Vallecas and Retiro districts of Madrid highlights socio-economic inequalities in the city.

Feb 18 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The pre-salt fund has a limited role in the distribution of oil wealth

Fifteen years after the establishment of Brazil's Pre-Salt Social Fund, its effectiveness in addressing social development and reducing inequalities has been hampered by governance issues.

Feb 18 • 02:00 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

‘It matters if you have a parent with an expensive house’: how Australia’s great wealth transfer threatens faith in the fair go

The article discusses how a looming wealth transfer in Australia exacerbates inequalities and undermines the principle of a fair society, especially highlighted through cultural references.

Feb 15 • 14:00 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

SV reacts to Høyre's wealth tax decision: - Very dramatic

SV leader Kirsti Bergstø criticized Høyre's decision to completely abolish the wealth tax, claiming it would have severe consequences for schools and elderly care in municipalities while exacerbating economic inequalities.

Feb 15 • 10:28 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Social Policy: Inclusion Means You Belong

The article discusses the inherent injustices of life and the role of democratic societies in combating these inequalities through inclusive social policies.

Feb 12 • 12:59 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Lee Chang-gon, former director of the Hankyoreh Economic and Social Institute, appointed as chairman of the Samu Finance Ubuntu Foundation

Lee Chang-gon has been appointed as the chairman of the Samu Finance Ubuntu Foundation amid concerns over emerging inequalities and labor rights issues exacerbated by crises and rapid changes in AI technology.

Feb 12 • 02:56 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

AI as the new alphabet. Are schools unable to keep up with changes? Experts sound the alarm

Experts warn that unequal access to artificial intelligence education could lead to persistent social inequalities.

Feb 9 • 18:50 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Inequality: Deliberative democracy collectively chooses policies to create a better society

Kate Pickett argues for prioritizing equity in policymaking to combat societal inequalities and improve human wellbeing.

Feb 9 • 14:40 UTC

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