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Sierra Leone passes law reserving 30% of jobs for women

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jan 20 06:42 AM

Sierra Leone passed a law Thursday requiring public and private entities to reserve 30 percent of their jobs for women, in a bid to tackle gender imbalances in a society that favors men. Read more »

Japan court dismisses damages suit by same-sex couples

Kyodo News
Posted at Nov 30 04:23 PM

A Japanese court on Wednesday dismissed damages sought by same-sex couples who claimed the government's ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional. Read more »

Singapore repeals colonial-era gay sex law

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Nov 29 07:34 PM

Singapore's parliament on Tuesday repealed a law criminalizing sex between men. Read more »

Full gender equality 'still centuries away,' warns UN

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 08 06:03 AM

By the end of 2022, some 383 million women and girls will be living in extreme poverty, compared to 368 million men and boys, a statement said. Read more »

NBI hirap kasuhan ang ilang taga-PHSA na sangkot umano sa pang-aabuso

Johnson Manabat, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 06 09:33 PM

Ayon sa NBI, nahihirapan silang makabuo ng pormal na reklamo laban sa mga idinadawit na guro dahil walang gustong magsumite ng sinumpaang salaysay. Read more »

Hong Kong court rejects gay marriage appeal

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Aug 24 05:25 PM

Hong Kong's Court of Appeal rejected an appeal against the city's long-held denial of same-sex marriage to those who have legally wed overseas. Read more »

In first, Pope names 3 women to Dicastery for Bishops

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jul 14 04:14 AM

The appointment comes as Francis seeks to usher in more gender equality within the Church's positions of government and responsibility. Read more »

South Korea's 'feminist' ministry in crosshairs

Claire Lee, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Apr 11 06:23 PM

South Korea's anti-feminist president-elect has vowed to abolish the Ministry of Gender Equality. But actually getting rid of it will be tricky, experts say, and the incoming administration is already backing off its promise. Read more »

New EO strengthens Philippine Commission on Women

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 08 01:35 PM

Malacañang has issued an executive order strengthening the Philippine Commission on Women. Read more »

P&G female leaders: Breaking biases, stereotypes

P&G
Updated as of Mar 21 04:59 PM

Women are strong decision-makers who bring unique and invaluable perspectives. Read more »

PH among top countries with women in senior management

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 17 10:58 AM

The Philippines remain one of the top countries with women executives despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on jobs, a survey by P&A Grant Thornton said. Read more »

PH corporations urged to add more women to boards

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 15 10:10 AM

Many Philippine corporations are missing out by not including more women in their board of directors, a group advocating for greater inclusion of women said. Read more »

From Luzon to Visayas to Mindanao, #GirlsCan

Aneth Ng-Lim
Updated as of Oct 11 04:37 PM

Today is International Day of the Girl, and I gladly grab the excuse to write about young girls and how we each can help set the stage for their brighter future. Read more »

Australia partners with firms for gender, mental health in PH

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 01 03:00 PM

Eskwelabs and Mind You were identified as businesses that push for gender equality and mental health in the Philippines. Read more »

Canada donates P757 million to PH for dev't programs

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 12 01:26 PM

Canada has donated P757 million to the Philippines for programs on COVID-19 response, women's health, education and aid for indigents in Mindanao. Read more »

Miss South Africa has first transgender contestant

Nqobile Dludla and Sisipho Skweyiya, Reuters
Posted at Aug 04 12:14 PM

The first transgender contestant in South Africa hopes she will inspire greater acceptance of the LGBTQI community. Read more »

When fathers care

Randee Cabaces
Updated as of Jul 01 02:21 PM

We can create a better future if we have more men who will challenge traditional thinking and recognize their equal share of care and domestic work responsibilities at home.  Read more »

'Male-dominated politics'

Peter Nicholls, Reuters
Posted at Jun 14 07:34 PM

Activists wearing masks depicting G7 leaders highlight male-dominated G7 leadership, during the G7 summit. Read more »

UN report says millions of women face restrictions on their body

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Apr 14 02:12 PM

Nearly half the women in 57 countries around the world face restrictions on what they can do with their bodies, such as have sex, use contraception or seek health care, the UN said in a report Wednesday. Read more »

Pandemic delays gender parity by a generation: WEF

Nina Larson, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Mar 31 10:40 AM

The pandemic has rolled back years of progress towards equality between men and women, according to a report released Wednesday showing the crisis had added decades to the trajectory towards closing the gender gap.   Read more »