Gender Equality
Colombia highlights women's economic role on International Women's Day
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On the eve of International Women's Day, Colombia highlights advances in female leadership and the care economy, which accounts for nearly 20% of GDP and is mostly shouldered by women. While laws like 1413 of 2010 have made unpaid work visible, challenges remain such as the wage gap and unequal domestic burden. The country ranks fourth globally in women in high-level positions, at 43.4%.
Uppsala Municipality has produced a rural analysis to boost access to sports facilities in countryside areas. The analysis will form the basis for future planning and priorities.
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Women accounted for a record 41.9 percent of central government employees hired on April 1, the Cabinet Bureau of Personnel Affairs said.
The International Chess Federation (FIDE) and The University of Queensland have published the second edition of the Gender Equality in Chess Index (GECI), ranking 119 federations worldwide. The index shows improvements in female participation across all regions since 2023. Mongolia remains the top-ranked federation.
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A report by Primeinfobase reveals that women occupy just 5% of CEO or managing director roles in India's listed companies. Despite progress in boardroom diversity, women account for only 10% of executive directorships. The findings underscore ongoing challenges in gender representation at the top levels of corporate India.
A new Netflix documentary, Queen of Chess, explores the career of Judit Polgár, the greatest female chess player who dominated for over 25 years. It focuses on her challenges in a male-dominated sport and her notable rivalry with Garry Kasparov. The film underscores her family's unique approach to nurturing chess talent.
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Netflix has launched 'Queen of Chess,' a documentary chronicling the life of Judit Polgar, the greatest female chess player in history. Directed by Rory Kennedy, the film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 27, 2026, before streaming globally on February 6. It highlights Polgar's rise from a Hungarian prodigy to breaking barriers in a male-dominated sport.
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