Argentina’s president has signed a decree banning gender-affirming care for people under age 18, citing concerns of child abuse and lack of cognitive maturity. The decision follows a LGBTQ+ mobilization against President Javier Milei’s anti-woke speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, where he made controversial remarks about feminism and homosexuality. The repeal of a 2012 gender identity law provision allowing such practices with parental consent has sparked debate and criticism within the country.
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Google joins firms dropping diversity recruitment goals
Google has decided to abandon its diversity recruitment goals, joining other major US firms in scrapping such initiatives following pressure from the Trump administration. The technology giant is reviewing its DEI programmes and updating its annual investor report to reflect the change. Despite this trend, Apple has stood out by maintaining its diversity policies, while Target is facing a lawsuit over allegations of concealing risks associated with its DEI targets. Full Article
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