A UN study of 133 AI systems finds gender and racial bias
With the widespread use of generative AI, a UN report which studied 133 AI systems found that 44 per cent demonstrated gender bias, while more than a quarter showed both …
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UNIDO launches its gender responsive leadership programme advancing Women Empowerment
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) has launched its Gender Responsive Leadership (GRL) Programme, a dedicated initiative designed to strengthen leadership capacity to advance Gender Equality and the Empowerment …
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Skate Canada To Stop Holding National, International Events In Alberta
Edmonton/CMEDIA: Skate Canada has decided to stop holding national and International events in Alberta citing the province’s legislation on the participation of transgender athletes in women’s sport. The organization said in a …
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Canada reaffirms its commitment to end Gender-based Violence
Toronto/CMEDIA: As part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence, Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), reportedly reaffirmed …
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ILO welcomes G20 targets on youth and gender equality
ILO Director-General, Gilbert F. Houngbo, calls for renewed ambition to tackle inequality, integrate young people and women in labour markets, and deliver decent work at G20 Labour Ministers’ Meeting. At …
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Bangladesh Bank withdraws its dress code notice following criticism
#Bangladesh# Bangladesh Bank# Dress Code# Dress Code Directive# Short Dress Dhaka/IBNS-CMEDIA: The Bangladesh Bank has withdrawn its dress code directive after it controversially asked women employees not to wear short …
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Recruitment Of Women Widens their Electoral Opportunities: Experts Suggest
With the launch of Canada’s federal elections on Sunday, a question arises: do women have the same chances as men of getting voted into office? According to research by Canadian …
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Of 64.4 % Women In Agricultural Workforce 6%-10% In Top Positions
IBNS-CMEDIA: Women constitute 64.4 percent of India’s agricultural workforce, yet only 6 percent to 10 percent are employed in top agri and agri-related companies, according to a study by Godrej …
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Remote work can be ‘a protective shield’ against gender discrimination
Having staff physically in the workplace benefits companies and employees through stronger team collaboration and informal mentorship. But as organizations continue to corral employees back into the office, they should …
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One woman or a girl killed every 10 minutes by their partner or family member across the world
#UN, #UnitedNations, #WomanRights, #ViolenceAgainstWomen A new report released by UN Women and the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) on Monday showed that in 2023, 140 women and girls died every day …
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