Gender Equity

Indian farmers break down barricades to join protesting wrestlers
Dozens of farmers join the athletes in calling for arrest of the sport’s federation chief, accused of sexual harassment.
Published On 8 May 2023
New York, California launch probe into alleged NFL discrimination
The probe follows an array of allegations from US league staffers, including a lawsuit by a prominent Black coach.
Published On 4 May 2023
Taliban FM to meet Pakistan, China foreign ministers: Media
Taliban’s interim foreign minister gets UN clearance to travel for meeting with counterparts in Pakistan.
Published On 2 May 2023
Digital divide hits women harder in poor countries: UN report
A new report has raised concerns over the disparity in internet access between women and men in low-income countries.
Published On 27 Apr 2023

The wrestlers first protested in January but say not enough has been done to end sexual harassment in the sport.

Ban in US state bars classroom discussion of gender identity and sexual orientation through high school.

The national team’s push for equal opportunity and support ahead of the World Cup is long overdue, ex-players say.

FIFA says tournament in Australia and New Zealand will be a ‘watershed’ that propels women’s football to another level.

Medical professionals say it is increasingly difficult to discuss issues related to transgenderism.

At least 11 US states have placed restrictions or outright bans on gender-affirming treatments for children.

Law could be the first to criminalise identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ): Rights Watch

From India to France, bigots are scared of the hijab. Why are Western feminists so deafeningly silent about this?

While trans rights must be upheld, parents and feminists worried about their children must be heard.

Aishatu Dahiru is seeking to make history as Nigeria’s first elected female governor, in Saturday’s election.

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