World News in Brief: WHO Chief Asks US to Reconsider Withdrawal, Gender Parity Remains Distant Goal, Call for Rethink on Nordic Alcohol Law Change
WHO Chief Appeals to US to Rejoin Health Organization
Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), has urged the United States to reconsider its decision to withdraw from the organization. In a recent statement, Dr. Tedros emphasized the importance of the US as a global health leader and expressed hope that the Biden administration would reverse the Trump administration’s move. The US withdrawal, initiated in July 2020, has been widely criticized by health experts worldwide.
Gender Parity Remains Distant Goal
Despite significant progress in recent years, gender parity in the workplace and other areas of society remains a distant goal in many countries. According to a new report by the International Labour Organization (ILO), women still earn only 77 cents for every dollar earned by men globally. Additionally, women are significantly underrepresented in leadership positions in business, politics, and academia. The ILO report calls for urgent action to address these inequalities and accelerate progress towards gender parity.
Call for Rethink on Nordic Alcohol Law Changes
A group of health experts in the Nordic countries has called for a rethink of recent alcohol law changes that have led to increased alcohol consumption. In particular, the experts have expressed concerns about the removal of restrictions on alcohol advertising and the extension of alcohol sales hours. They argue that these changes have contributed to a rise in alcohol-related problems, such as liver disease, accidents, and violence. The experts have urged policymakers to consider reintroducing stricter alcohol controls to protect public health.
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World News in Brief: WHO chief asks US to reconsider withdrawal, gender parity remains distant goal, call for rethink on Nordic alcohol law change
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