South Korea’s new president faces battle over gender equality
In South Korea, children as young as eight are repeating misogynistic slurs they picked up from YouTube and…
Latvia plans to introduce gender quotas in company boards
Today, the Latvian government has once again approved a draft law aimed at requiring gender balance in the…
More than half of women entrepreneurs feel financially insecure, AIB survey finds – The Irish Times
More than half of Irish women entrepreneurs (52 per cent) feel financially insecure, with nearly one third saying…
Protesters across country demand end to violence against women during What Were You Wearing? rallies
Protests have been held in Australian cities today, with people of all ages calling for an end to…
How the past means more powerful female politicians today
REYKJAVIK, ICELAND — Iceland’s natural beauty captivates at every turn, from roaring waterfalls to beautiful black sand beaches,…
South Korea confronts unseen scars of AI sex crimes: ‘the law didn’t protect me’
When Ruma*, a graduate student in South Korea, received sexually explicit doctored images of herself via Telegram in…
Netherlands tightens US travel advice for LGBTQ+ people – POLITICO
Following the Dutch notice, the Belgian government announced that it is also working on adjusting the travel advice…
Iceland Best Country to Live for Gender Equality
Image Credit: Francesco Vaninetti Photo/Getty Images For many, Iceland conjures up images of erupting volcanoes, dramatic glaciers, hot…
Djibouti’s Mahamoud Ali Youssouf criticises African leaders for inaction on conflicts – The Mail & Guardian
Djibouti’s foreign minister, Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, will be vying for the African Union Commission chair in February. Photo:…
France mass rape trial triggers soul-searching in Spain | National
France’s notorious mass rape trial has generated an enormous echo in Spain, a pioneer in the fight against…
Risk of poverty for women in Latvia on a rise: especially in 65 years age group
This year Latvia is ranked 19th among the 27 Member States of the European Union (EU) in the…
Lithuania ranks 16th on EU gender equality index, still below average
Since 2021, Lithuania’s score has gone up by 1.7 points, marking the third-largest increase among EU countries in…