inequalities

Health news

Progress has stalled on global health issues, WHO officials warn

Gaps in life expectancy, child mortality, and maternal health have narrowed between the wealthiest and poorest countries, but gains have slowed in recent years.

06/05/2025

Health news

Cancer death rates are much higher in UK’s most deprived areas

A new report highlights “huge disparities” related to cancer care in the UK.

21/02/2025

Health news

Nearly 2 in 5 European workers are at risk of poor mental health

Gender, age, and socio-economic status were contributing factors to poor mental health scores, a new survey found.

27/11/2024

Healthcare

New cancer drug launches leave low-income countries behind - study

The gap between rich and poor countries has increased since the 1990s as new drugs become available in higher-income regions but not in the rest of the world.

09/10/2024

Climate

Mexico heatwave made 35 times more likely by climate change

Mexico recorded its hottest ever temperature last week in a heatwave that's claimed at least 125 lives this year.

21/06/2024

Europe News

Activists outside EU Parliament demand higher taxes for super-rich

The protest was orchestrated by three major charities and visited by several prominent MEPs.

11/04/2024

World News

75 years after the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a review

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is 75 years old. What was so significant about this treaty and is it still relevant?

10/12/2023

Living

As droughts take hold, the elite buy 'luxury water' like fine wine

'Fine water' is drawn from volcanic rock in Hawaii, from icebergs that have fallen from melting glaciers in Norway or from droplets of morning mist in Tasmania.

22/11/2023

Economy

France must beef up fight against tax evasion: report

A French parliamentary report published on Monday recommends that more money should go towards fighting tax evasion, calling the current government strategy “pathetic”.

20/11/2023

World News

Gender inequality in sport: The challenges facing female athletes

Despite the progress made in women's sport, major challenges remain, particularly regarding equal pay, visibility and training conditions.

27/07/2023

Ukraine

Ukraine's same-sex marriage drive: 'We're not like homophobic Russia'

A move to legalise same-sex relationships is before parliament, as activists say the lack of equality endangers LGBT+ couples risking their lives in wartime.

11/03/2023

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Demonstrators demand 'tax on the rich' ahead of Davos summit

Demonstrators from the Swiss Socialist Youth, Strike WEF and Greenpeace gathered at Davos Postplatz on Sunday to demand a climate tax on the super-rich attending the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Switzerland.

17/01/2023

Culture news

US TV study: White men favoured as big-budget series creators

A new report by the University of California says diversity in Hollywood must be defended as more people of colour are creating growth in the film and TV industry, although they have much smaller budgets to spend.

27/10/2022

Mobility

Like basic income, for mobility: The cities tackling the transport gap

More and more cities are launching subsidised mobility pilots to give residents a range of reliable and affordable transport options.

20/05/2022