NJ Spa Must Allow Transgender Access to Female Areas
A New Jersey Korean spa with compulsory nudity must now admit transgender women to female-only areas following a discrimination lawsuit. Read the full story on the landmark ruling.
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Female referee claims coach pushed her in tribunal
A leading female football official tells an employment tribunal a male coach 'forcefully pushed' her and cost her a FIFA role after she complained. Read the full testimony.
Mosque Scraps Women's Ban From Fun Run After Probe
An East London mosque has reversed its ban on women and girls over 12 from a charity run after an investigation deemed it 'unlawful'. Read the full story on the equality victory.
Ohio religious freedom bill faces LGBTQ+ rights opposition
A proposed Ohio law granting businesses religious exemption from serving LGBTQ+ customers faces fierce opposition from civil rights groups and Hindu leaders, raising concerns about legalised discrimination.
Met Police culture makes racial harm 'inevitable'
A damning internal report exposes how the Metropolitan Police's institutional culture systematically fails Black and ethnic minority staff and enables racial discrimination.
Hundreds of under-10s referred to gender services
Exclusive NHS data shows nearly 600 children aged nine and under have been referred to gender identity services, with medical professionals raising serious concerns about the implications for vulnerable young people.
NHS racism crisis: 1 in 3 staff face patient abuse
Exclusive NHS survey reveals disturbing levels of racism against healthcare staff, with Health Secretary Wes Streeting calling for urgent action to protect workers.
STEM careers still perceived as 'boys' clubs'
New research reveals persistent gender stereotypes in STEM fields, with careers in science and technology still perceived as masculine domains, creating barriers for girls and women.
BBC settles gender pay dispute with female presenter
The BBC has reached a confidential settlement with a female radio presenter in a significant gender pay discrimination case that threatened to expose the corporation's pay practices.
LA Gym Bans Trans Member From Lesbian Area
A Los Angeles fitness centre sparks controversy after excluding a transgender member from women-only spaces, igniting heated debate about LGBTQ+ rights and inclusion policies.
University apologises after Jewish students removed from church
The University of Cincinnati faces backlash after Jewish students were removed from a Catholic church during a university-sponsored tour, sparking allegations of discrimination and prompting an official apology.
Indian uni demands period proof from female staff
A prestigious Indian university has sparked fury after demanding female employees provide photographic evidence of their sanitary pads when complaining of period-related fatigue, in a controversial new attendance policy.
Government rejects anti-Islamophobia shop safeguards
Ministers have rejected calls to make it illegal for shops to refuse service to Muslim customers, sparking criticism from community leaders and equality campaigners.
New EHRC Gender Guidance: Business Compliance Explained
The Equality and Human Rights Commission releases crucial new guidance helping businesses navigate sex and gender equality laws in the workplace and service provision.
Wetherspoons pays £12K for autistic teen discrimination
JD Wetherspoons has been ordered to pay substantial compensation after a pub manager publicly shamed a 19-year-old autistic customer for using the disabled toilet, in a landmark discrimination case.
BBC under fire over biological males in women's toilets policy
The BBC is embroiled in controversy as internal documents reveal staff concerns about home working guidelines permitting biological males to use female facilities, despite Supreme Court gender rulings.
Icelandic women strike for equality on 50th anniversary
Thousands of Icelandic women are walking out of workplaces and homes in a powerful 24-hour strike marking five decades since the groundbreaking 1975 protest that changed the nation.
Women launch class action against Australian Defence Force
Hundreds of women launch historic legal battle against the ADF, claiming systemic failure to address sexual harassment, bullying and gender discrimination within the military.
Olympic boxer's 94-second KO sparks gender debate
French boxer Imane Khelif scores lightning-quick knockout in just 94 seconds during her return to the ring, reigniting discussions about gender verification in Olympic boxing following previous controversy.
Amazon Faces Discrimination Lawsuit Over Racist Work Environment
The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission files lawsuit against Amazon, alleging Black and Hispanic workers faced systemic discrimination and retaliation at New York and Colorado facilities.
Female referee told to 'tone down looks' in Premier League
Female assistant referee officiating Chelsea vs Liverpool match discloses being told to change her appearance and receiving unwanted attention from footballers in explosive revelation about gender bias in football.
UK Tech Initiative Amplifies Women's Voices
The Guardian launches major initiative to amplify women's experiences in UK technology, tackling gender disparity and shaping the future of the industry.
Jewish GP accused of 'gaslighting' remark to Muslim colleague
A Jewish doctor faces serious allegations after reportedly telling a Muslim colleague 'Typical Muslims gaslighting' during a heated exchange at an NHS practice, sparking an employment tribunal investigation into religious discrimination.
Over-50s Unemployment: UK's Hidden Ageism Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how experienced workers over 50 are being systematically locked out of employment, facing unprecedented discrimination despite their skills and availability.
Scottish mothers win gender law challenge victory
A group of Scottish mothers has won a significant legal victory against the Scottish Government's controversial gender recognition reforms, drawing comparisons to the Post Office scandal drama 'Mr Bates vs The Post Office'.
Property manager sued over congratulatory WhatsApp message
A London property manager is being sued for discrimination after sending a WhatsApp message congratulating an employee on their work anniversary, in a landmark employment case that could redefine workplace communications.
London Muslim charity accused of discriminating against women
A prominent Muslim charity in London has been suspended from a government advisory role following allegations of systemic discrimination against women, sparking a wider debate about equality in community organisations.
Disgraced Mayor defends mosque ban on women in charity run
Former mayor Lutfur Rahman, previously removed for electoral fraud, supports East London Mosque's controversial decision to exclude females aged 12+ from fundraising event, sparking equality concerns.
Christian foster parents lose licence over gender policy
A Christian couple from the West Midlands have lost their foster care licence after objecting to a council's gender identity policy that required them to use alternative pronouns for children.
Mosque bans women from charity park run event
A Blackburn mosque has sparked controversy after banning females from a charity park run event, raising questions about gender equality in community activities.
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