A shocking 90% of Barbies jobs pay men more money for doing the same thing Only six out of 59 (10%) roles analysed showed females to earn more than their male counterparts The top pay disparity role is a Judge; If Ken was a judge, hed be paid 31% more than Barbie doing the same role Lifetime salary...
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25 Women From Global South Shortlisted For Anankes Empower Program
Working at the intersection of journalism, technology, communication, advocacy and development, Ananke a digital media and development platform has shortlisted 25 applicants for its Empower Capacity Building and Internship Program 2023. Final interviews and selection begin from Dec 15th, 2022. Ananke has partnered with leading organizations and world renowned field experts to kickstart...
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P@SHA report advocates infrastructural, diversity frameworks for Pakistani IT Companies
Karachi (Pakistan): P@SHA released D&I, ‘Diversity and Inclusion Framework: for Pakistani IT Companies’. P@SHA/PASHA is a functional trade body and registered association for the IT industry in Pakistan, primarily to promote and develop the software and services industry in Pakistan and to protect the rights of its members. According to Shamim Rajani, Chair Person P@SHA...
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Dedicated Digital Assets, Baseline Study on the Status of Womens Representation in Law in Pakistan 2020-21 Launched
June 21st, 2021 (Islamabad, Pakistan): A one-stop dedicated digital portal and app titled, LawyHER.pk was launched earlier today. This portal/app is part of the Increasing Womens Representation in Law Project by the Federal Ministry of Law and Justice in partnership with Group Development Pakistan and Women in Law Initiative Pakistan supported by the Australian High Commission...
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Women 20, Aramco partners to promote gender equality
July 21st, 2020, Riyadh (Saudia Arabia): Women 20 (W20), an official G20 engagement group, and Aramco, the worlds largest integrated energy and chemicals company, announced their partnership as part of this years Saudi Presidency of the G20. In the lead up to the G20 Leaders Summit in Riyadh in November 2020, W20 will formulate actionable...
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Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Appoints President of Gender Equality
June 15th, 2020, Seattle (USA): The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation named Anita Zaidi, currently director, Vaccine Development & Surveillance (VD&S) and Enteric & Diarrheal Diseases (EDD), as the first president of Gender Equality on June 11th, 2020. In this new role, Anita will oversee a division comprised of the foundations Gender Equality program team and...
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Inclusion in the Era of Digital Transformation
The year 2020 is the dawn of a new decade, bringing in new challenges, solutions, problems, innovations, ideas, and growth. We are at the height of digital transformation and innovation. Technological advancements are on the rise and dominating each and every field. And as a consequence, we are experiencing a drastic change in the way...
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Correcting The Dichotomy in Sport
In the past decade, the world of sports has gained seen many interesting turn of events, more so because of the numerous laudable feats female athletes achieved. From breaking glass ceilings to challenging the status quo and pushing for equal pay, these female athletes have done much more than win. How have they been able...
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Leadership lessons from businesswomen at WEEGS 2019
December 10th, 2019, Sharjah (UAE): Change-makers, influencers, and entrepreneurs from across the UAE and the world conducted a total of 14 informative workshops on the first day of Womens Economic Empowerment Global Summit (WEEGS), that was inaugurated today at the Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre (JRCC) in Sharjah. Under the patronage of His Highness...
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Ruler of Sharjah Opens Womens Economic Empowerment Global Summit 2019
December 10th, 2019, Sharjah (UAE): His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, has asserted that he will personally support programmes and efforts to empower women around the world, particularly in Africa, Asia and Latin America. The Sharjah Ruler also called on entities across Sharjah...
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