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Kamala Harris formally accepted her presidential nomination at the Democratic National Convention this week, and success in November's election would make her the first female US president in history. How does Europe compare when it comes to female leaders? Well, they're still a minority across the continent. Out of 50 countries, only 15 have a female prime minister or head of state — excluding monarchs. In the EU, there are only seven of them, although three of the bloc's top jobs are women: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, and...
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The European Parliament elected in June is the first in history to see a decrease in the number of women MEPs. How does this impact the leadership of various committees, and what is the current level of female representation within them? Jéromine Andolfatto from the European Women’s Lobby says that in many committees, particularly those traditionally deemed "serious," men make up the majority. Andolfatto highlights that "the key portfolios—those involving money and power, such as foreign affairs, budget, and economy—are generally led by men in committee roles." The proportion of members in the...
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If you’re lucky enough to be a sought-after worker, the perks you're offered can be vast and varied. In an attempt to keep you keen, your employer will be likely to offer you a raft of goodies - say educational support or commuter expenses. Big tech, along with banking and pharma firms, are ahead of the game when it comes to persuasion. A hunger for talent, combined with stellar profits, goes a long way to drive generosity. Right back in 2014, Apple and Facebook made headlines when they became the first major US employers to announce the coverage of egg freezing for staff. 'A society that does...
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The protest, under the slogan "Children are not mothers," saw demonstrators wearing black and holding candles. Critics highlight that late-term abortions often involve child rape victims. Proposed by Sóstenes Cavalcante of the Liberal Party, the bill's vote is delayed due to widespread backlash and protests, and may not occur until next year.
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US Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra spoke at the event. The June 24, 2022, ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization sparked legislative actions, protests, and lawsuits. Abortion is now heavily restricted in 14 Republican states and limited in three others, while Democratic-led states have protected abortion rights.
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Campaigners working to get a funding mechanism for abortion at a European level say the election results have made the effort even more urgent than before. While pro-European parties will retain a majority in the parliament, the elections resulted in a surge in support for the far-right that had been predicted for weeks in the polls. In France, the far-right National Rally (RN) came first with 31 per cent of the vote in a rebuke of Emmanuel Macron’s Renaissance party which came in second with 15 per cent. Far-right parties also came first in Austria and Italy while making gains in Germany and ...
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If alone in the woods, would you rather encounter a bear or a man? This recent TikTok trend has revived an important debate about women’s safety, as almost all women on the platform, as well as X and Instagram, chose the giant wild animal. Their responses are unsurprising. In every corner of Europe, offline and online, women face abuse. Some are stalked, some harassed, some assaulted. The problem is so entrenched and widespread across the EU that one in three women have suffered some form of sexual or physical violence. While this viral discourse misses how most violence is perpetrated by inti...
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Cinnamon-hued canyon walls tower over the trail that leads to the back door of Petra, a tunnel-like pathway whittled into the burnished landscape of Wadi Musa. When I emerge from the rocky cocoon of the canyon and witness the ancient city for the first time, I’m mesmerised by the immensity of the Monastery and the muted rainbow exteriors of otherwise dark and dank tombs. As I wander through the vast valley unfolding before me, I absorb the stories of the Nabataeans that reverberate throughout the site. Ancient aqueducts speak of the once-nomadic Arab tribe’s defeat at the hands of the Roman Em...
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