As two of the youngest heads of government and among a small percentage of female world leaders, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and her Finnish counterpart Sanna Marin have long faced questions about their age and gender. But they were quick to shoot down a journalist who asked about …
Read More »“I say am a girl some are still doubting” Bobrisky addresses those debating his gender
Bobrisky is insisting he identifies as a woman as he took to Instagram to address those arguing his gender with him The crossdresser wrote: “Only in Nigeria people argue your gender with you. “I say I am a girl, some are still doubting. “Until i spread my …
Read More »Colorado Baker Back In Court, This Time To Fight Ruling Over Gender Transition Cake
It might just be time for Colorado baker Jack Phillips to file some lawsuits of his own, over harassment. The name Jack Phillips may sound familiar. He is the Colorado baker who, back in 2012, refused to bake a cake for a gay wedding based on his Christian beliefs. That …
Read More »UNs High-Level Meeting of World Leaders Falls Short of Gender Empowerment
UN Women Executive Director Sima Bahous addresses the inaugural meeting of the UNGA Platform of Women Leaders at UN Headquarters during the 77th session of the UN General Assembly, 20 September 2022. Credit: UN Women/Ryan Brown by Thalif Deen (united nations) Friday, September 30, 2022 Inter Press Service UNITED NATIONS, Sep …
Read More »Virgin Atlantic staff can choose which uniform to wear ‘no matter their gender’
Virgin Atlantic’s crew, pilots and ground staff can now wear whichever of its uniforms they feel most comfortable in, regardless of the original male or female design of its red skirt suit or burgundy trousers. The airline has announced a gender identity policy that lets its staff choose which of …
Read More »Gender imbalance in music industry — Cherry Entafield
A dentist and budding rapper, Cherry Ozoalor, aka Cherry Entafield (Queen of Grillz), has said that there is gender imbalance in the Nigerian music industry. Cherry, who made her debut in the industry four years ago, said, “At this stage of my career, I am facing the challenge of gender …
Read More »Full Gender Equality Almost 300 Years Away at Current Rate of Progress
At the current rate of progress, it will take up to 286 years to close gaps in legal protection and remove discriminatory laws, Credit: Kristin Palitza/IPS by Baher Kamal (madrid) Thursday, September 15, 2022 Inter Press Service MADRID, Sep 15 (IPS) – While women in rich societies are paid around 25% …
Read More »In Jan. 6 Hearings, Gender Divide Has Been Strong Undercurrent
WASHINGTON — Before Sarah Matthews, a former deputy White House press secretary, even opened her mouth to testify on Thursday before the select committee investigating the Jan. 6 assault on the Capitol, the House Republican Conference attacked her on Twitter as a “liar” and a “pawn” of Democrats. The group …
Read More »When it Comes to Gender Equality, Our Best is Not Good Enough: says Dr. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka
by Sania Farooqui (new delhi, india) Monday, June 27, 2022 Inter Press Service NEW DELHI, India, Jun 27 (IPS) – The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted lives all over the world. According to this report, gender is emerging as a significant factor in the social, economic and health effects of Covid-19. Women …
Read More »Seyi Shay Unveils Baby’s Gender (Video)
Advertisement Popular Nigerian singer, Seyi Shay on Monday revealed the gender of her baby. Seyi Shay during a baby shower which was organised recently revealed that she is expecting a baby girl. The singer in a video shared on her Instagram account appreciated her friends who planned the baby shower/gender …
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