Kjønnslikestilling

A legal opinion from Germany's Federal Anti-Discrimination Agency reveals that the country lags far behind other European nations in protecting against sexual harassment. Protections are largely limited to the workplace, unlike broader regulations elsewhere. The federal commissioner calls for reforms to the equality law.

31. januar 2026 Rapportert av AI

Women in Games, a UK-based not-for-profit organization, has unveiled its 2026 Manifesto to address gender imbalances in the video games industry. The document calls for systemic changes to empower women, who represent nearly half of players but less than a third of the workforce. It introduces new initiatives to amplify women's voices and foster partnerships across the sector.

Hajia Zainab Abubakar Ibrahim, the deputy national women leader of the All Progressives Congress, has renewed her push for reserved legislative seats for women in Nigeria to combat their marginalization in politics. She made the call ahead of upcoming National Assembly votes on constitutional amendments. Ibrahim highlighted the low representation of women in current legislative bodies.

13. desember 2025 Rapportert av AI

Gimena Vitali, rector of the Universidad Metropolitana para la Educación y el Trabajo (UMET), explained in an interview how the institution collaborates with unions to design accessible careers for workers with family responsibilities. Alongside Flavia Quiroga, academic secretary, they emphasized the gender perspective and human rights in study plans, in a context where less than 10% of university rector positions in Argentina are held by women.

President Lula nominated Attorney-General Jorge Messias for the Supreme Court vacancy left by Luís Roberto Barroso, sparking controversies in the Senate. Senate President Davi Alcolumbre canceled the hearing schedule due to lack of formal communication, while an institute challenges the nomination over gender imbalance on the court. The Senate's Evangelical Front faces a dilemma on supporting the nominee.

29. november 2025 Rapportert av AI

The proportion of domestic workers in Brazil's total workforce hit the lowest level since 2012, at 5.4% in October 2025. This decline reflects improved opportunities for women and broader economic slowdown. The figures suggest potential effects on inflation and the central bank's interest rates.