Sentences with phrase «against gender inequality»

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Natalie Portman has once again spoken out against the gender inequality in Hollywood, saying she believes that the film industry still favours men above women.

«I'm very proud to stand in a room with people who speak out against gender inequality, sexual harassment and the pettiness that has poisoned our politics,» she added.

Refusing to let male misogyny dominate the courts, King led the fight against gender inequality in a sport where women were so shockingly - and blatantly - deemed inferior.

«Because everyone keeps asking me... YES, the men WILL be standing in solidarity with women on this wearing - all - black movement to protest against gender inequality at this year's Golden Globes,» Urbanati wrote.

Because everyone keeps asking me... YES, the men WILL be standing in solidarity with women on this wearing - all - black movement to protest against gender inequality at this year's Golden Globes.

Movie and TV heavyweights including Oprah Winfrey, Meryl Streep, Natalie Portman and Lena Dunham are among those to sign an open letter calling for action against gender inequality.

Not exact matches

Judging by the #Justice4Janet hashtag from October, people are looking for true fairness and reconciliation between the two, in addition to bucking against what appears to be an example of racial and gender inequalities on display as a microcosm.

Just weeks after Jennifer Lawrence made headlines for speaking out against the gender pay gap in Hollywood, a new study confirms that Hollywood has a big problem when it comes to gender inequality.

For the UK, tackling violence against women and girls are of high priority because it presents a major obstacle of ending gender inequality,» he added.

New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently signed a number of bills that aim to protect women against discrimination and inequality based on gender.

These were the Social and Institutional Gender Index or SIGI (which measures discrimination against women), the Gender Inequality Index or GII (which measures health economic and power inequities), and the Gender Gap Index or GGI (a measure of economic, education, health and political power).

«Evidence tells us that we need to challenge rigid gender stereotypes and gender inequality to prevent violence against women», wrote Rosie Batty, a survivor of domestic violence and 2015 Australian of the Year from Neveralone.com.au in an email for the Australian Father's Day 6 September 2015.

The incident occurred amid a festival at which many influential industry players, from Salma Hayek to «Carol» producer Christine Vachon, were speaking out against sexism, gender inequality and a lack of opportunity for women.

In January, the #MeToo movement gave way to Time's Up, a coalition of 300 (and growing) prominent women in Hollywood standing up against the systemic problem of not only sexual misconduct, but also to address the imbalance of power in the workforce confounded by issues of gender disparity in jobs and pay leading to ongoing injustice and inequality.

After a year rocked by the Harvey Weinstein scandal and a tide of sexual misconduct allegations that followed, women in the film industry highlighted gender inequality and the fight against sexual harassment at the Golden Globes.

Naomie Harris, Tessa Thompson and Gemma Arterton were among the stars joined by activists campaigning against sexual harassment and gender inequality.

www.whiteband.org «Challenging the institutions and processes that perpetuate poverty and inequality across the world to defend and promote human rights, gender justice, social justice and security needed for survival and peace» The Global Call to Action Against Poverty (GCAP) is a growing alliance that brings together trade unions, INGOs, the women's and youth movements, -LSB-...]

Game designer Whitney Hills shares her insights on gender inequality, fighting against apathy and why the indie space may improve things.

Reactions against patriarchy and gender inequality have been seen as shared concerns among artists in the vanguard of Second Wave Feminism, but they were not the only issues being confronted.

The diverse mix of artists in the show have advanced against the annals of gender inequality and served to empower not only women in the arts, but women throughout America.

The Advisory Panel recommends that governments and the corporate sector demonstrate national leadership by building a culture that challenges gender inequality and social norms that support violence against women and their children.

Although there are policies in Wales that aim to address violence, including the recent «Framework for Managing the Night - Time Economy in Wales», 54 the Well - being of Future Generations (Wales) Act, 55 which provisionally includes a national indicator around «feeling safe in the community», and the Violence Against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (Wales) Act (2015), 56 more can be done to address key risk factors through other measures, including policy.1 Violence is strongly linked to social determinants such as unemployment; income and gender inequality; limited educational opportunities; and cultural, social and gender norms.1 Any comprehensive violence prevention strategy must recognise the influence of such factors and identify ways to mitigate or protect againstAgainst Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (Wales) Act (2015), 56 more can be done to address key risk factors through other measures, including policy.1 Violence is strongly linked to social determinants such as unemployment; income and gender inequality; limited educational opportunities; and cultural, social and gender norms.1 Any comprehensive violence prevention strategy must recognise the influence of such factors and identify ways to mitigate or protect againstagainst risks.