Gender
24 Mar
In a special edition about the dangers artificial intelligence poses to women, we're focusing on how AI has been automatically set up to reinforce gender discrimination along with the rise of deepfakes. These days, AI is used for a growing range of tasks yet while being based on data that comes from a world full of bias and inequity.
5 Mar
Adeju Thompson, founder of the Lagos Space Programme brand, designs clothing that transcends traditional gender boundaries, drawing inspiration from his African heritage and personal experiences.
21 Jan
The European Court of Justice has ruled that women, as a whole, can be regarded as belonging to a social group and thus entitled to asylum if subjected to domestic or sexual violence. NGOs have welcomed the decision.
20 Jan
There's a clear correlation between the pay gap between men and women, and the birth of the first child, say statisticians.
27 Aug 2023
The German government has approved a law of self-determination allowing people to change their gender and name more easily.
16 Jul 2023
Legislation outlawing gender reassignment has passed its final reading before Russia's lower house of parliament. The Kremlin has been clamping down on LGBTQ people over the past decade.
18 Jun 2023
A new bill prohibiting gender reassignment has passed its first reading in the Russian lower house. It’s a further attack against LGBTQ rights in Russia.
11 Apr 2023
Semana Santa, or Holy Week, in Seville is a "man's affair," as one local puts it. But outside the regional capital, women have long taken on other than traditional roles in the epic Easter procession.