Poland and Hungary opposed mentioning “gender equality” in a draft declaration meant to advance social cohesion throughout the European Union. … [Read more...] about Poland, Hungary push against ‘gender equality’ at EU social summit
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Iran’s ‘Miss Detailer’ polishes cars and breaks taboos
It’s a men’s-only club in the tangle of auto repair shops on the traffic-clogged streets of Iran’s capital, Tehran. That’s until Maryam Roohani, 34, pops up from under a car’s hood at a maintenance shop. … [Read more...] about Iran’s ‘Miss Detailer’ polishes cars and breaks taboos
Irena Ehrlich
Irena Ehrlich (she/her) is committed to human rights work that prioritizes the expertise of marginalized communities. She has focused on integrating gender justice into international development and global health programs, working across advocacy, policy, grantmaking, and … [Read more...] about Irena Ehrlich
New York Times balks at gender neutral bathrooms, transgender byline demands
New York Times journalists want the company to bring in “Ally McBeal”-style gender neutral bathrooms and to retroactively revise the bylines of transgender journalists who have changed their names. Those are the issues topping the list of demands by the Gray Lady’s unionized … [Read more...] about New York Times balks at gender neutral bathrooms, transgender byline demands
‘Pink tax’ on women’s military uniform items would be eliminated under new proposal
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