Gender Equality

Supreme Court Associate Justice Maria Filomena Singh discussed her cancer battle and advocacy for gender equality in the judiciary during a Rappler interview. The episode aired on March 27 as part of Rappler Talk. As co-chairperson of the gender responsiveness committee, she pushes for reforms to better serve women in the legal system.

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India has dropped one position to 25th in the 2026 Gender Equality in Chess Index, even as its overall score improved slightly. The index, released on International Women’s Day, assesses female participation and progress in chess across 119 federations. While India's performance in competitions remains strong, low participation rates among women contributed to the slip.

An Ipsos survey in 29 countries found that Generation Z men hold the most traditional views on gender role distribution. They particularly express conservative opinions on obedience in marriage and income differences. In Germany, there is broad support for fair division of labor, but perception gaps persist.

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On March 8, 2026, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia observes its 50th International Women's Day under the theme ‘Women's Voice for Equality and Prosperous Ethiopia’ through various events. This marks the 115th global celebration, highlighting women's roles in participation and progress. The observance underscores efforts to advance gender equality and women's empowerment.

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, Italy, begin on February 6, promising record gender balance with women comprising 47% of participants. Team USA boasts athletes from states like Colorado, Washington, and Michigan across disciplines including alpine skiing, snowboarding, and hockey. Norway leads predictions for most gold medals at 63%, followed by the U.S. at 18%.

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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.