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Menstrual health is a public health and human rights issue
Before COVID-19, 500 million menstruating individuals lacked access to adequate menstrual health, underscoring a global crisis in dignity, equity, and rights. This article calls for menstrual health to be prioritized within sexual and reproductive health programs through stigma reduction, inclusive education, improved sanitation, affordable products, and better-trained health workers—ensuring no one is left behind in achieving health and gender equality.
Are men toxic? A peron-centered investigation into the prevalence of different types of masculinity in a large sample of New Zealand men
A nationwide New Zealand study challenges broad assumptions about “toxic masculinity,” finding that most men do not strongly endorse harmful masculine norms. Among 15,808 participants, only a small minority showed distinctly problematic patterns linked to hostile or benevolent sexism. The findings highlight the importance of distinguishing harmful masculinity from healthier, constructive expressions of male identity.
Barriers to Filipino women's political participation
Despite strong gender equality laws and high voter turnout among Filipino women, barriers to political participation persist. This policy brief examines women’s representation in electoral politics in the Philippines, identifies obstacles limiting their entry into leadership, and outlines policy recommendations to advance more inclusive and equitable political participation for women.
Scientists face fallout for past associations with Epstein
More researchers are facing professional consequences over ties to Jeffrey Epstein, as universities intensify scrutiny of past associations. Recent actions include resignations, leaves of absence, and revoked academic roles at institutions such as Harvard, Columbia, Chapman University, and the University of Arizona. The developments highlight growing demands for accountability and stronger ethical oversight in academic funding and donor relationships.
As women in academia, having children can feel impossible. Talking about it makes us feel less alone.
This reflection sheds light on a rarely discussed challenge for women in academia: balancing career instability with the desire to build relationships and start families before motherhood even begins. Faced with temporary contracts, frequent relocations, and biological time pressures, many women are forced into impossible choices, underscoring the need for academic systems that better support both career growth and family planning.
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Gender equality, disability, and social inclusion in the Philippines: progress, challenges, and opportunities in SDG 5 and 10
A new study on the Philippines’ progress toward gender equality, disability inclusion, and social inclusion highlights strong policy gains but persistent implementation gaps. Despite robust legal frameworks, women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and other marginalized groups continue to face intersecting barriers in education, employment, and services—underscoring the urgent need for stronger accountability, inclusive data systems, and intersectional policy reforms.
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