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 aimed at empowering complainants in workplace gender-related disputes, employers will be required to … [Read more...] about Australia to scrap harassment exemption for judges and politicians
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Reclaiming Technology and Innovation to Support Feminist Organizing Globally: Global Fund for Women’s Work with the United Nation’s Generation Equality Forum
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 better investments and commitments toward gender equality. Inclusive feminist technologies are increasingly … [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
Ad saying gender equality is ‘outdated’ sparks outrage in Japan
TOKYO – An online advertisement featuring a woman saying the debate over gender equality is outdated has sparked furore in Japan for being sexist, a month after an outcry over sexist comments by the former Olympics organizing chief saw him step down.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 was released on Monday to promote an evening TV... … [Read more...] about Ad saying gender equality is ‘outdated’ sparks outrage in Japan
UN Women urges world to press gender equality post-pandemic
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 about preserving sexual and reproductive rights for women as it... … [Read more...] about UN Women urges world to press gender equality post-pandemic
Woman’s NCAA basketball players get weight room after players call foul
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 workout facility — a mostly empty room holding just one rack of... … [Read more...] about Woman’s NCAA basketball players get weight room after players call foul