#FemaleForward International : Female Forward International
#FemaleForwardInternational presents the stories of powerful women worldwide rising above the tide and classic hierarchies.
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Bridging the Trench
The inclusion and advancement of women leads to more prosperous societies and more sustainable peace. Despite these empirical findings, women are grossly underrepresented in politics. Nevertheless, the debate on gender-responsive foreign policy has gained international prominence in recent years, bringing the discussion on the protection and advancement of women in security contexts to the centre of many national discourses. Where are we now in 2022 and what role can liberals play in the future development of this concept?
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Eva Diaz: Women Make the World Go Round
The #FemaleForward online campaign highlights women’s achievements that show how businesses and communities thrive when women take on bigger roles. One of our ambassadors is Eva Díaz from Spain.
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Is Performance only worthwhile for men?
The decades-long economic miracle that has propelled South Korea into the top ten most efficient economies in the world has its flaws: The country is also one of the leading nations in the "gender pay gap" category, which refers to the difference in income between men and women. For women with career ambitions, the notorious "glass ceilings" are proving to be particularly thick.
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How a mayor's death triggered a discussion about sex crimes
The suicide of the popular mayor of Seoul, Park Won-Soon, triggered an intense debate about sexism in South Korea. Before his death, Park Won-Soon's former secretary had accused him of sexual harassment. Choyoung Son and Darja Neufeld on a debate that shakes the self-confidence of South Korean society.
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Wastes not wasted
Dealing with waste management, she would hear sexist comments like: You’re a woman. Why would you play with dirty waste? “Why not? We all have a responsibility to sort any kind of mess we make."
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99.5 Yearsis how long it estimatedly will take to close the gender pay gap.
There is nothing Islamic about child marriage
