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Labour Women Demand 50/50 Gender Split in Burnham’s Potential Government
politics10 days ago

Labour Women Demand 50/50 Gender Split in Burnham’s Potential Government

Labour’s Women’s Parliamentary Labour Party draft letter urges Andy Burnham to commit to a 50:50 gender balance in a future government, backed by a 13-point plan calling for a female deputy prime minister, a separate first minister of state for women, zero tolerance for bullying and misogyny, better security for female MPs, and action to curb online abuse; Burnham has reassured the group that he will address misogyny in his team and prioritize inclusive staffing.

via BBC|
#andy-burnham#gender-equality#labour
No Women at the Table: Critics Decry a Masculine Moment in US–China Talks
world1 month ago

No Women at the Table: Critics Decry a Masculine Moment in US–China Talks

Photos of the Xi–Trump meeting in Beijing showed no women at the negotiating table, prompting critics like Harvard’s Gita Gopinath and Stanford’s Halima Kazem to say it signals a masculine, militarized, and exclusionary form of diplomacy. They note a regression from Obama-era meetings that included women and argue women’s voices are being sidelined in shaping global order. The visit did feature women in supporting roles (Lara Trump, Jane Fraser, Dina Powell McCormick), underscoring an uneven, ongoing dynamic in high-level diplomacy.

via The Guardian|
#diplomacy#gender-equality#power-dynamics
UK woman secures funding for permanent birth control after highlighting NHS gender bias
health2 months ago

UK woman secures funding for permanent birth control after highlighting NHS gender bias

After a decade-long battle, Leah Spasova won a case with the UK NHS ombudsman, who found her local Integrated Care Board unfairly refused funding for female sterilization while funding vasectomies for men; the decision exposed gender bias and prompted a policy review to ensure eligible women can access permanent contraception, underscoring ongoing concerns about women’s bodily autonomy in the health system.

via CNN|
#birth-control#gender-equality#health
In gender-equal nations, teen girls’ mental health gap with boys is widening
mental-health3 months ago

In gender-equal nations, teen girls’ mental health gap with boys is widening

A two-decade analysis of 1.2 million adolescents across 43 countries finds that psychological distress rose for both sexes, but the gap between girls and boys widened more in countries with higher gender equality. Researchers link this to rising schoolwork pressure and a dual burden of expectations on girls, along with declining peer support in highly equal nations. The study (HBSC data, 2002–2022) is observational and acknowledges limitations like binary gender measures and lack of race/ethnicity data; authors caution that true gender equality requires shared daily burdens, not just policy progress.

via PsyPost|
#adolescent-mental-health#cross-cultural#gender-equality
Canterbury to enthrone Mullally, marking a historic first for the Church of England
world3 months ago

Canterbury to enthrone Mullally, marking a historic first for the Church of England

Sarah Mullally will be enthroned as the Church of England's first female Archbishop of Canterbury at Canterbury Cathedral, leading about 85 million Anglicans worldwide. The ceremony blends tradition with global symbolism, featuring prayers in multiple languages such as Urdu and about 2,000 guests including Prince William, Kate Middleton and Prime Minister Keir Starmer, as church leaders emphasize unity in diversity even amid debates over LGBTQ+ and women’s leadership within the Anglican Communion.

via Reuters|
#anglican-church#gender-equality#leadership
Global Women's Day Rallies Highlight Equality and Rights
world4 months ago

Global Women's Day Rallies Highlight Equality and Rights

People around the world marked International Women's Day with protests and events urging equal pay, reproductive rights, education and leadership, while highlighting gender-based violence; observances ranged from Berlin to Santiago and Peru, reflecting a global push for progress under the UN-recognized day, with the 2026 theme 'Give to Gain' emphasizing fundraising and peer-to-peer advocacy.

via AP News|
#gender-equality#international-womens-day#protests
Milano Cortina 2026: a record-breaking, globally connected Winter Games
sports4 months ago

Milano Cortina 2026: a record-breaking, globally connected Winter Games

Milano Cortina 2026 delivered record engagement and efficient delivery across 19 days, with about 2,900 athletes, 8 sports/16 disciplines, ski mountaineering making its Olympic debut, and 116 medal events (740 medals) plus eight new events; 13 Olympic records and 1 world record. Ninety-two NOCs (plus AIN) participated, with Benin, Guinea-Bissau and UAE debuting and Brazil and Georgia earning their first Winter Games medals. The Games achieved near gender parity (47% women; 50 events for women) and attracted over 1.3 million tickets and 10+ billion social-media engagements. Sustainability dominated the footprint with extensive reuse of venues, renewable power, low-carbon transport, and ambitious waste and energy targets, while projections point to more than €5 billion in net economic impact and 36,000 new jobs ahead of Paris 2030. The event also showcased a powerful educational and cultural legacy, and now attention shifts to the 2030 Games in the French Alps.

via Milano Cortina 2026|
#gender-equality#milano-cortina-2026#olympics
Denmark’s family safety net slashes the motherhood wage penalty by 80%, study finds
economy5 months ago

Denmark’s family safety net slashes the motherhood wage penalty by 80%, study finds

A Danish study of 104,361 women finds that subsidized child care, paid parental leave, and other benefits offset about 80% of the earnings losses mothers face after childbirth, reducing a typical 20-year motherhood penalty from around $120,000 to roughly $20,000 in lifetime income. The largest penalties occur in the first year after birth, and while benefits help, they do not fully erase the gap, illustrating how strong public support for families can promote gender equality in earnings.

via The Conversation|
#child-care#denmark#economy
Japanese Female Lawmakers Demand More Toilets in Parliament
world6 months ago

Japanese Female Lawmakers Demand More Toilets in Parliament

Nearly 60 women lawmakers in Japan, including Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, have petitioned for more toilets in the parliament building to accommodate their increasing representation, highlighting ongoing gender inequality in Japanese politics and infrastructure. Despite a rise in women elected to the Diet, facilities remain inadequate, reflecting broader issues of gender disparity in Japan.

via CBS News|
#gender-equality#japan#parliament