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%.
Demoskop's April poll reveals clear gender differences in support for Swedish parties. Among men the Tidö parties have 53 percent while the opposition has 45 percent. Among women the situation is reversed with the opposition at 63 percent and the Tidö parties at 36 percent.
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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.
Uppsala municipality's gender equality council has selected Nexus resource center as the recipient of this year's gender equality prize. The award recognizes the center's efforts to support victims of violence, especially by helping them secure safe housing. The prize is presented in connection with International Women's Day.
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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.
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.
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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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