Gender pay inequality is projected to persist for decades, while international bodies face calls for reform and controversy surrounds historical merchandise. Here's a breakdown of the latest developments:
The gender pay gap in the UK is not expected to close until 2056, according to the Trades Union Congress (TUC). Analysis of official pay data revealed a disparity of 12.8%, or £2,548 per year, between the average wages of men and women. The TUC's warning highlights the slow pace of progress in addressing this inequality.
The finance and insurance industry has the widest gender pay gap, at 27.2%, while the leisure service sector has a much smaller gap of 1.5%. Employers with more than 250 UK staff are required to report pay data.
Meanwhile, the United Nations faces calls for reform. The UN Secretary-General stated that the absence of African representation on the Security Council is "indefensible," according to Al Jazeera. The article also noted that Latin American and most Asian countries also lack permanent seats despite their large populations.
In other international news, the Munich Security Conference saw the United States signal its willingness to act independently of its European allies if they do not increase their military spending, according to Sky News. Germany's chancellor stated that the old, rules-based world order no longer exists.
In Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned an "extreme minority" after female IDF soldiers were rescued from riots in the ultra-Orthodox city of Bnei Brak, as reported by Sky News. Video footage showed the soldiers being hurried away by police as thousands of ultra-Orthodox men protested. Authorities arrested at least 22 people on Sunday.
Finally, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) faced criticism for selling a T-shirt commemorating the 1936 Berlin Games, which were held during the Nazi era. The T-shirt, listed for 39 euros, was sold on the Olympic Games' online stores and has caused widespread controversy in Germany, with critics accusing the IOC of dismissing the brutal Nazi-era association, according to Euronews. The "Men's 'Natural 1936 Berlin Games Olympic Heritage T-Shirt'" is sold out in the online Olympic shop.
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