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UN Women says it will take ‘202 years for economic gender parity’
Today, we celebrate and commemorate International Women's Day: read on to find out what the UN knows about international economic gender parity and what activists are doing.
The common law system: Why London is the jurisdiction of choice
Trevor Tayleur, Head of Design and Assessment at The University of Law provides his expert view on the common law system used in England and Wales and explains why London is the jurisdiction of choice.
Government announce measures to tackle violence against women
Ahead of International Women’s Day, the Home Office has published its refreshed violence against women and girls (VAWG) strategy in order to provide further support to victims and survivors of violent crime.
Is social media harming our criminal justice system?
The UK government published the response to its Call for Evidence on the impact of social media on the administration of justice: what does it reveal about social media harming due legal process
UK laws to protect workers who want to report crime
The rules around non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and confidentiality clauses are set to be tightened under new laws to protect workers from being silenced.
UK launches campaign against global period poverty
Minister for Women and Equalities and Secretary of State for International Development, Penny Mordaunt will announce a new UK government campaign to break the silence and end global period poverty by 2030.
UK announces £26 million funding for rough sleepers
With this new funding, rough sleepers will receive tailored support they need to recover from life on the streets and find accommodation.
UK will give compensation to victims who lived with their abuser
UK victims who lived with their abuser can claim compensation, as ministers scrap ‘same roof’ rule which previously limited which siblings in a family could recieve money for their trauma.
House of Lords discuss ten-year egg freezing limit
We all know that a woman’s fertility decreases as she gets older, and the quality and number of her eggs decline: why is there a ten-year limit on egg freezing?
WTO agreement secures £1.3 trillion market for UK contractors
The WTO agreement has confirmed that British businesses will be able to continue bidding for public sector contracts around the world after the UK leaves the EU.
What could GDS and Central Government do better?
Andy Sandford, Director of We are Lean and Agile, answers the question as to what can be learnt from local authorities about processes.
UK to stand for re-election to Human Rights Council
The UK government asserts that the Human Rights Council is the best tool the international community has to promote human rights in an imperfect world, and so the UK will stand for re-election.
UK and Switzerland sign citizens’ rights agreement
The UK has now signed a citizens' rights agreement with Switzerland, in an increment of the necessary preparation for disengaging EU human rights mechanisms.
£9.8 million to stop knife crime and gang culture
Community-backed projects in 21 areas in the UK will receive funding to help families who are vulnerable to the effects of knife crime and gang culture.
Period poverty: Creating a comfortable and dignified washroom environment
Sian Walkling, Marketing Manager, Initial Washroom Hygiene, discusses the need to tackle period poverty by creating a comfortable and dignified washroom for women.
Implications for identity: what is Mother Language Day?
Languages, with their implications for identity, communication, social integration, education, and development, must be protected on Mother Language Day.
2019: A key year for the legislation in the European battery industry
Upcoming legislation will turn 2019 into a key year for the European Battery Industry, argues Rene Schroeder, Executive-Director of the Association of European Automotive and Industrial Manufacturers (EUROBAT).
The Economy of Wellbeing: A holistic approach to tackle future challenges
Minister of Social Affairs and Health in Finland, Pirkko Mattila, explains how The Economy of Wellbeing is a means to taking a holistic approach to tackle future challenges.
Diabetes: Organising globally, acting locally
Adrian Sanders, Secretary-General of The Parliamentarians for Diabetes Global Network (PDGN) reveals how organising globally, acting locally is a sound approach when it comes to tackling diabetes.
One million Rohingya refugees ‘must not be forgotten’
The UK is providing humanitarian aid to many of the one million Rohingya refugees and vulnerable local communities in Cox’s Bazar.
