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New legislation before Congress would require military leaders to eliminate the so-called “pink tax” by ensuring women receive uniform allowances more in line with what men receive. The bipartisan proposal, introduced Wednesday, comes just weeks after the Government … [Read more...] about ‘Pink tax’ on women’s military uniform items would be eliminated under new proposal

Michelle Truong (she/her) is a researcher and evaluator who is passionate about working in partnership with activists and movements to advance social justice and human rights worldwide. Prior to joining Global Fund for Women as Learning and Evaluation Officer in March 2021, … [Read more...] about Michelle Truong

SYDNEY – Australia will scrap exemptions for judges and politicians from sexual harassment laws, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Thursday, as his government struggles to contain a backlash over allegations of mistreatment of female lawmakers and staff. Under broad changes … [Read more...] about Australia to scrap harassment exemption for judges and politicians

Global Fund for Women is proud to be playing a leadership role in the United Nation’s Generation Equality Forum Action Coalition on Technology and Innovation. The United Nations is organizing Generation Equality in 2021 as a global rallying point to catalyze new and … [Read more...] about Reclaiming Technology and Innovation to Support Feminist Organizing Globally: Global Fund for Women’s Work with the United Nation’s Generation Equality Forum

TOKYO – An online advertisement featuring a woman saying the debate over gender equality is outdated has sparked furore in Japan for being sexist, a month after an outcry over sexist comments by the former Olympics organizing chief saw him step down. In the advertisement, which … [Read more...] about Ad saying gender equality is ‘outdated’ sparks outrage in Japan