Tag Archives : gender equality

In the minds of most people, heroes are those fascinatingly strong and fearless humans who are so much beyond the simple human vulnerabilities that they become supernatural. These people are viewed, often after their deaths when their deeds have become known to all, as saviours and given the status of neo-gods. What people rarely accept is the fact [...]

The woman has found herself constantly and consistently on Forbes lists of the most powerful. She says power means many things. In her magazine and website, she offers her own definition of power, as well as declares the most powerful women in her opinion. We are aware by now that whatever Oprah believes in strongly, Oprah endorses publicly. This time, [...]

Incorporating a gender-sensitive perspective is not an option but an obligation of the State for all persons, men and women. The imperative nature of the changes in the service of fairness and equal treatment is not based only on the fact that there are international instruments of human rights protection and in particular the rights of women. However, [...]

The World Economic Forum has announced that four Nordic nations topped the survey of 130 countries closing the gender gap. Norway tops the list, followed by Finland, Sweden, and Iceland, in descending order. New Zealand completes the top five list. Norway placed 3rd last year and advanced to the top this year with a score of 82.45 percent. Sweden was [...]