Fewer women getting leading roles in top films
There are fewer women having leading roles in top films! Last year fewer girls and women had leading roles compared to 2022. The figure plummeted to 30%, on par with
Ups and downs for women in reality TV production
Women’s position in reality television production has somewhat improved the last few years. However, as the roles behind-the-scenes gain more decision-making power, the percentage of women in the job decreases,
More women making a career in AI
Women are a force in artificial intelligence. Men still outnumber women, but over the past four years, the share of female AI talent has increased significantly, data from World Economic
The gender gap in in power and politics
More people than ever are going to polls in 2024. A hope is that this will contribute to closing of the gender gap in power and politics. UN Women data
Lack of funding forcing Girls in Tech to close after 17 years
US-based non-profit organisation Girls in Tech is closing after 17 years. Founder and CEO Adriana Gascoigne told US media that the background is lack of funding. The organisation has some
Record audiences for women sports but gender gaps persist
Women’s sport is registering record audiences across a wide range of sports according to the European Broadcasting Union (EBU). With the Paris Olympic Games just weeks away, UN Women notes
Increasing number of women in advertising
Women in advertising have increased over the past 18 years and the representation of people of colour has more than doubled but queer characters remain underrepresented in advertising. Disabled representation
Mental health issues underrepresented in TV shows for kids
Accurate representation of mental health on TV can help children and adolescents grasp and communicate their struggles to trusted adults, and minimize the isolation that can stem from mental health
GenAI a door-opener for women
The hiring of women into leadership roles continues to decline but GenAI presents an opportunity to help close the gender gap. Women are pushing forward with their own technical upskilling.
Gender gap report shows more women in AI
Gender parity will take another 134 years to reach. Underrepresentation of women in sectors with higher paying jobs, including technology and infrastructure, is one of the reasons for the gender