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TOKYO – An online advertisement featuring a woman saying the debate over gender equality is outdated has sparked furore in Japan for being sexist, a month after an outcry over sexist comments by the former Olympics organizing chief saw him step down.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 about Ad saying gender equality is ‘outdated’ sparks outrage in Japan

UNITED NATIONS — The UN’s premiere global body fighting for gender equality should be tackling the yawning gap between men and women when it comes to political leadership and ensuring women have a strong voice in rebuilding economies after the COVID-19 pandemic — not arguing … [Read more...] about UN Women urges world to press gender equality post-pandemic

NCAA officials upgraded the woman’s weight room overnight after student-athletes cried sexism on social media over their very sparse setup, according to USA Today. Players including Oregon forward Sedona Prince had caused an uproar Friday by posting a video of the woman’s weak … [Read more...] about Woman’s NCAA basketball players get weight room after players call foul