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Sexual harassment claims by “conventionally attractive” women are more believed
New research by the University of Washington finds that sexual harassment claims made by "conventionally attractive" women who act "feminine" are more likely to be believed.
How can Europe protect migrants with disabilities and mental health problems?
Mental Health Europe point out that the New Pact on Migration and Asylum leaves behind migrants with disabilities and mental health problems, suggesting how this oversight could be resolved.
Medical authorities call for better HIV testing in Europe
The European Centre for Disease Control (ECDC) and the World Health Organisation (WHO) found that HIV testing in Europe is not good enough - 53% of diagnosis happens when the immune system is already failing.
Lesbian and bisexual women more likely to have substance addictions
Sexual minorities, especially women, are more likely to have substance addictions due to discrimination, stress and childhood trauma.
New data examines presence of LGBTQ people in STEM
While US researchers are rightfully examining ethnicity and gender in their fields, the data for LGBTQ people in STEM fields has been notoriously lacking, until now
European Commission reveals first LGBTQ equality strategy
The Commission announced the adoption of their first official LGBTQ equality strategy - how will this be felt in Member States which oppose LGBTQ rights?
Trans and gender-diverse individuals more likely to be autistic
The Autism Research Centre at the University of Cambridge found that trans and gender diverse adults are three to six times more likely to be diagnosed as autistic.
Can workplace diversity change discussions around the dinner table?
Toby Mildon discusses how workplace diversity could influence the way that individuals perceive minority groups, via dinner table conversations.
How is contemporary Black activism reshaping itself?
Dr Monia Dal Checco, specialist in contemporary African American literature, discusses the power of contemporary Black activism via #BlackLivesMatter.
Scheme provides virtual internships for over 45,000 young people
Bright Network received 100,000 applications for their virtual internships, which attempted to fill an experience gap left by COVID-19.
Get comfortable with the uncomfortable: Talking about race can be difficult
Toby Mildon explains how talking about race can be difficult but overwhelmingly necessary in the era of #BlackLivesMatter and ongoing police brutality.
Banning so-called “conversion therapy” in the UK
Philip Baldwin, LGBTQ activist, discusses the significant developments around "conversion therapy" among the LGBTQ community in the UK.
Normalising pro-diversity ideas creates tolerant society
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison found that normalising pro-diversity feelings helped decrease racial discrimination.
How can you build a genuinely inclusive organisation?
Stephen Frost, Founder of Frost Included, discusses the ways to build an inclusive organisation that centres the experiences of minorities.
Are some governments using Coronavirus to undermine LGBTQ rights?
Philip Baldwin, LGBTQ activist, talks about how some governments could be using the mandate of Coronavirus measures to undermine LGBTQ rights.
How is coronavirus impacting the most vulnerable people in our society?
Philip Baldwin, a leading LGBTQ and human rights activist, highlights the urgent work the government still need to do to protect vulnerable people during the coronavirus outbreak.
International Women’s Day: UN review the global situation for women
Let’s discuss the UN Women report, “Women’s Rights in Review 25 years after Beijing,” which documents how gender equality is functioning on International Women's Day.
Supporting LGBTQ+ mental health in the workplace
David Price, CEO and workplace wellbeing expert at Health Assured, discusses how companies can offer support for LGBTQ+ mental health in the workplace.
The biology of “love”: Lessons from prairie voles
Sue Carter, Director of The Kinsey Institute, discusses the fascinating nature of prairie voles and explains how they can teach us about the biology of “love”.
Women activists face disproportionate violence for work
On International Women Human Rights Defenders Day, a report examines activist stories across 21 countries and finds a global failure to protect women activists.