Islamic Endowment Model Offers Path to Wealth Equality
A business leader says Saudi Arabia's ancient charity system could help fix modern wealth gaps. The model keeps giving for generations without hoarding money.
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Matildas and Japan Unite to Push for Equal Prize Money
Australia's Matildas and Japan's women's soccer team just made history off the field, joining forces to demand equal prize money after their record-breaking Asian Cup. The tournament drew 355,528 fans but offered just $2.62 million in prizes compared to $21.54 million for the men.
London Marathon Achieves Equal Prize Money Across All Races
The London Marathon now offers equal prize money for runners and wheelchair athletes across men's and women's races. Over 50,000 runners will compete this Sunday in one of the world's most prestigious marathons.
India's Sociology Pioneer Spent 40 Years Teaching Equality
André Béteille, who helped build sociology as a discipline in India and championed equal access to education, passed away at 91 after decades of transforming how we understand caste and class. His legacy lives on through thousands of students who remember a teacher who treated everyone as equals.
More Dads Want Equal Parental Leave—And Companies Are Listening
Fathers across America are pushing for equal parental leave policies, and their voices are starting to reshape workplace culture. While only 17% of Fortune 500 companies currently offer equal leave, the growing demand signals a major shift in how families share childcare.
Gender Equality Adds 3+ Years to Everyone's Life Expectancy
A decade-long study of 156 countries reveals that gender equality doesn't just help women—it extends life expectancy for everyone. The research shows that every 10% increase in gender equality adds nearly three extra years of life for both men and women.
274,000 Attend Tokyo Pride as Marriage Equality Ruling Looms
Nearly 274,000 people turned out for Tokyo Pride 2026, one of Asia's largest LGBTQ+ rights celebrations, as Japan awaits a potentially landmark Supreme Court decision on marriage equality. Despite weekend rain, 15,000 marchers filled central Tokyo with rainbow flags and calls for equal rights.
Norway Wealth Fund Drops Adani Green Energy Investment
Norway's $2 trillion sovereign wealth fund has removed Adani Green Energy from its investment portfolio. The decision by the world's largest sovereign wealth fund signals growing global scrutiny of investment ethics in renewable energy.
Australia's Tour Down Under Equalizes Men's and Women's Race
The Tour Down Under just made cycling history by becoming the first World Tour race to put men and women on the same course, same day, same distance. It's a groundbreaking step for equality in professional cycling.
Swedish Pensioners Regret Losing Wealth Tax 20 Years Ago
Swedish retirees are looking back with regret at their country's 2006 decision to abolish the wealth tax, saying they didn't realize how much it would transform their egalitarian society. Two decades later, Sweden has become a "paradise for the super-rich" with 42 billionaires and growing inequality.
Coco Gauff Champions Equality as US Athletes Speak Up
Tennis star Coco Gauff is using her global platform to call for peace and equality in America, inspired by her grandmother's civil rights legacy. A growing chorus of US athletes are speaking out with compassion during divisive times.
Small, Steady Savings Build Wealth Better Than Big Salaries
A Ghana investment expert says consistent saving beats high income for building wealth. His advice challenges the old "get a job, work till 60" retirement model.
MTN Ghana Teaches Wealth and Wellbeing in Masterclass
Ghana's largest telecom company is going beyond connectivity to help customers build lasting wealth and protect their mental health. Financial experts and psychologists teamed up to share practical strategies for sustainable success.
Millionaires Say Extreme Wealth Threatens Democracy
In a surprising turn, 62% of millionaires now admit that extreme wealth poses a real threat to democracy. Even the wealthy are calling for higher taxes on the ultra-rich to protect fairness and opportunity for everyone.
Ghana Launches 10-Year Plan for Women's Equality
Ghana just unveiled an ambitious roadmap to close the gender gap by 2034, bringing together government, communities, and private partners to create equal opportunities for everyone. The new policy replaces an outdated framework and puts concrete actions behind the promise of fairness.
Japan Marks 40 Years of Workplace Equality Progress
Four decades after Japan's equal employment law took effect, businesses are building on their progress with stronger protections against workplace harassment. Companies now face new expectations to maintain respectful relationships not just between employees, but with customers and job applicants too.
Melinda French Gates: Give Half Your Wealth Away Now
As SpaceX's IPO creates thousands of new millionaires, philanthropist Melinda French Gates has a challenge for them: commit to giving away at least half of it. Her message comes as tech wealth reaches historic highs.
Ghana Gender Minister Teams with Queen Mothers for Equality
Traditional leaders from all 16 regions of Ghana are joining forces with the government to advance gender equality at the grassroots level. The collaboration could transform how communities address everything from teenage pregnancy to women's representation in local government.
2030 Winter Olympics Achieves Full Gender Equality
The 2030 Winter Olympics in the French Alps will make history as the first Winter Games with equal numbers of male and female athletes competing. New extreme sports like freeride skiing and snowboarding will debut alongside expanded figure skating events.
Japan's Female Leaders Share Hope 40 Years After Equal Work Law
Four decades after Japan passed its equal opportunity law, two pioneering women leaders are looking back at their struggles and forward to a brighter future. Their message to younger generations shows how far the country has come.
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