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Lagos Waste Management Authority celebrated female sanitation workers on International Women’s Day with free medical screenings and recognition awards.

The Left party in Germany, after failing to clear the 5% threshold to enter the state parliament in Baden-Württemberg, reflects on its recent setbacks while maintaining a sense of optimism.

Protests by the Landless Workers' Movement (MST) are blocking two federal highways in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, highlighting women's issues and environmental concerns.

A significant march for International Women's Day was held in Greece, prominently featuring the tragic case of five workers from the biscuit factory 'Violanta' who died on the job.

Thais Neres Krindges, a farmer from Santa Catarina, Brazil, created a mental health support initiative for rural workers, which earned her an invitation to Harvard after impacting around a thousand individuals.

A rally advocating for gender equality and labor rights was held in Seoul ahead of International Women's Day, with participants calling for legislative changes and better protections for women and LGBTQ workers.

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

The owner of brands like Sadia and Perdigão has signed an agreement to immediately transfer pregnant employees from areas exposed to excessive noise in their Lucas do Rio Verde plant.

MBRF has reached an agreement with the Labor Public Prosecutor's Office to transfer pregnant workers away from high-noise areas in a facility after a significant number of adverse pregnancy outcomes were reported.

A woman discovered a significant wage gap with her male counterparts upon reviewing payroll documents at her workplace.

A call for prioritizing the rights of migrant women, especially those in irregular situations, amidst rising racism and discrimination.

The Finnish government's proposed law allowing temporary employment contracts for up to a year without justification has sparked significant criticism from various stakeholders, including a notable reaction from the chair of the National Coalition Women's Association.

The article discusses the ongoing conflict in Nakasu, Fukuoka, between police enforcing laws against touting and the women who work in the entertainment industry as touts, particularly highlighting a unique form of communication used by some workers.

A 52-year-old Indian tourist was hospitalized in Pattaya, Thailand, after being reportedly assaulted by transgender women, also known as ladyboys, for failing to pay for services.

The UK Department for Work and Pensions has released a comprehensive list of support available for workers suffering from endometriosis, a condition affecting approximately 1.5 million women.

A public consultation initiated by the Association of Women Workers of Baixo Amazonas (AOMTBAM) aims to map the social, mental health, and rights demands of women and youth in the region.

A dismembered body of a 35-year-old woman was found in a suitcase by workers in Parelheiros, São Paulo, prompting a police investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death.

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.

A recent law amending the legal status of school meal workers in South Korea promises enhanced protection and rights for those in this field, highlighting long-standing issues of labor conditions and discrimination.

The Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, has announced an increase in the honorarium for millions of Anganwadi workers and helpers in the state, acknowledging their economic challenges.

A new website is being launched to aid frontline workers in identifying sexual abuse against older women, amid warnings of rising elder abuse cases.

The TST in Brazil has established a policy requiring that 5% of jobs in service companies be allocated to transgender women, prioritizing those who are Black, Brown, sex workers, and formerly incarcerated individuals.

A man was detained for allegedly harassing two workers at a women's support tent during a Carnival event in São Paulo.

Emilia Calleja, the first woman to lead the CFE, is criticized for her detrimental impact on female workers within the organization.

A video captured a fight between women, purportedly sex workers, in Tlalpan, Mexico, with onlookers encouraging them.

The article highlights the plight of domestic workers from the Dominican Republic to Spain, shedding light on their struggles against modern slavery, as articulated by activist Rafaela Pimentel.

Around 90 staff members from the Women's Secretariat of the Federal District will be on the streets during Brasília's carnival to guide revelers, vendors, and workers on how to act against harassment and violence towards women, under the slogan 'Don't ruin my party' as part of the 4th edition of the Carnival Without Harassment initiative.

The West Bengal government presented a 4.06 lakh crore interim budget for the fiscal year 2026-27, focusing on welfare schemes targeting women, unemployed youth, frontline workers, and enhancing social security.

Rachele Bianchi, the first artist to create a public sculpture in Milan, is celebrated for her work 'Personaggio,' which serves as a tribute to female travelers and workers arriving in Milan, coinciding with a century since her birth.

The article discusses the overlooked contributions of domestic workers like Ana María and Donna, highlighted through their photographs displayed in the streets of Barcelona, showcasing their struggles and invisibility.

Workers of the 016 service, a legal information and advice service on gender violence, have been subjected to frequent and violent threats from men over several years.

A Bnei Brak resident, Abraham Yaakov Perlmutter, was sentenced to eight years in prison for severely abusing seven women, including sex workers and drug addicts, after admitting to his actions in a plea deal.

In 2026, a transitional period will begin to apply a new pension calculation formula that benefits primarily women and prematurely laid-off workers nearing retirement age.