Senate approves reform on substantive equality

Senate approves reform on substantive equality

Mexico City. Tonight the Senate unanimously approved the constitutional reform sent by President Claudia Sheinbaum, regarding substantive equality, gender perspective, women’s right to a life free of violence and eradication of the gender pay gap. The endorsement given to the document in general and in particular by 126 votes in favor was celebrated by the … Read more

Kareena Kapoor appointed as UNICEF India National Ambassador and shares parenting insights at event in Delhi

Kareena Kapoor appointed as UNICEF India National Ambassador and shares parenting insights at event in Delhi

06 May 2024, 03:20 PM IST Kareena Kapoor with family | Photo: Instagram/Kareena Kapoor ABollywood star Kareena Kapoor recently became the National Ambassador of UNICEF India. Working with UNICEF India since 2014, Kareena is actively working in areas such as girl child education, gender equality, immunization and awareness about the importance of breastfeeding. At an … Read more

New York City’s $43 Million Plan Supports Gender Equity and Inclusion

New York City’s  Million Plan Supports Gender Equity and Inclusion

The City of New York presented the plan ‘Women of NYC Adelante‘which consists of an investment of more than $43 million destined to make the Big Applea national leader in gender equity, which includes transgender and gender expansive people. This is an approach to address long-standing disparities, such as economic mobility and comprehensive services so … Read more

The 19th International Women in Film and Television Show: Celebrating Women Building in Cinema

The 19th International Women in Film and Television Show: Celebrating Women Building in Cinema

This year, the screen will light up with the talent, passion and vision of women filmmakers and creators from various parts of the world. “Women Building” is the motto that guides the edition 19 of the International Women in Film and Television Showhighlighting the power of women to shape stories that move, challenge and enrich … Read more

Gender Bias and Age Discrimination in Media: The Return of The Dream Factory and Its Controversy

Gender Bias and Age Discrimination in Media: The Return of The Dream Factory and Its Controversy

The return of The dream factory on public broadcasting has received a lot of attention in recent days. Striking: ‘former’ presenter Bart Peeters also returns with the program, while the presenters from the 90s, Rani De Coninck and Sabine De Vos, are replaced by a young woman, Gloria Monserez. Marleen Finoulst Arts in journalism. The … Read more

“Office Worker Awarded €50,000 Compensation After Sexual Assault by Male Colleague”

“Office Worker Awarded €50,000 Compensation After Sexual Assault by Male Colleague”

An office worker has been awarded over €50,000 compensation by the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) after suffering “extreme distress and trauma” when a male colleague attempted to pull down her trousers in front of other staff. The WRC ordered the maximum sum to be paid by the company, Deadline Direct Ltd trading as Deadline Couriers, … Read more

Webinar on Combating Bias and Promoting Gender Equality in AI

Webinar on Combating Bias and Promoting Gender Equality in AI

While AI can be used to make our daily lives easier and help solve some of the most pressing societal challenges, research shows unambiguously that the datasets used by AI are tainted with gender biases. AI can replicate and perpetuate human biases, furthering the stigma and marginalization of women globally. This is why it is … Read more

“Strasbourg Adopts Gender-inclusive Budget: Alba Ventura Applauds the “Positive Initiative””

“Strasbourg Adopts Gender-inclusive Budget: Alba Ventura Applauds the “Positive Initiative””

Ecologist mayor Jeanne Barseghian in Strasbourg is preparing a “gender-sensitive” budget. In fact, it is quite simply preparing a more balanced budget which goes in the direction of greater equality between women and men. For example, providing childcare so that women can participate in neighborhood assemblies or invite pregnant women to workshops to help them … Read more