Cabinet officials
At the G20 Labour and Employment Ministerial Meeting in George, South Africa from July 30 to 31, 2025, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, emphasized Canada's leadership in supporting inclusive growth, youth employment,
Cabinet officials
Minister Alan Dillon will represent Ireland at the G20 Labour and Employment Ministers' Meeting (LEMM) in George, South Africa, from 30 to 31 July 2025. The two-day event brings together labour and employment ministers from G20 members, guest countries, and international organizations to discuss global labour market issues. Key
Cabinet officials
The Albanese Labor government has implemented several initiatives to support Australian women, including reducing the gender pay gap and increasing women's participation in the workforce. According to Minister Catherine King, the government's efforts have led to a record low gender pay gap, with women earning $217.
Cabinet officials
Brazilian Minister of Women, Marcia Lopes, will participate in the opening of the 5th State Conference on Policies for Women in Parana, with a focus on discussing proposals for gender equality in the state. Throughout the day, the minister will visit the construction site of the Casa da Mulher Brasileira
Cabinet officials
In a series of commitments aimed at strengthening public policies to promote gender equality and combat violence against women, the Brazilian Minister of Women, Marcia Lopes, visited Manaus (Amazonas) on Wednesday, 23. The agenda included a technical visit to the construction site of the Casa da Mulher Brasileira (Brazilian Women&
Cabinet officials
Rep. Kang Sun-woo's withdrawal is a significant development in the Lee Jae Myung administration's ministerial nomination process. Despite her initial appointment by President Lee, Kang faced intense scrutiny over allegations of bullying and mistreatment of parliamentary aides, former ministers, and others. The main opposition People Power
Cabinet officials
In a major step towards inclusive governance and national development, Nigeria's Kwara State has officially adopted the National Women's Economic Empowerment (WEE) Policy. The policy, launched at a landmark event, is expected to empower women and girls across the country. Speaking at the launch, Honourable Minister
Cabinet officials
Merck Foundation's CEO, Dr. Rasha Kelej, met with the Mauritius President and Minister of Gender Equality & Family Welfare to strengthen partnership and launch education program for underprivileged schoolgirls. The foundation has provided 100 scholarships for Mauritian doctors in 44 critical and underserved specialties, with a focus on
Cabinet officials
Criticism has been mounting against President Lee Jae Myung's decision to appoint Kang Sun-woo as minister of gender equality and family despite allegations of abuse of power. The opposition People Power Party (PPP) and pro-government civic groups have joined forces to condemn the nomination, with some even calling
Football
As opposition grows against the recent Supreme Court ruling, many players, activists, and allies are seeking alternative avenues to support trans inclusion in football. In the UK, grassroots mixed football exists but lacks a structured inclusivity model, unlike Poland's Etnoliga. Etnoliga, a social integration initiative, uses mixed football
Gender equality
The Football Association, the national governing body in England, has announced that transgender women will be barred from playing for women's soccer teams starting June 1, citing a recent Supreme Court ruling that defined "biological sex" under Britain's equality laws. The move is part
Gender equality
Yuriko Koike, the first woman to lead Tokyo, has won her third term as governor, but despite her success, Japan's politics remain male-dominated. Last year, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's Liberal Democratic Party vowed to achieve 30 percent female representation within 10 years, but experts say a
