Author name: ashiik

In 2015, I became Ghana’s first female ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations in New York. As we celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8, I reflect on this life-changing experience. I remember feeling the thrill of this new recognition in my career, which was applauded by many in Ghana — but also …

U.N. Assistant Secretary-General for Africa Martha Ama Akyaa Pobee reflects on several inspiring examples of women overcoming differences and leading movements for peace, gender equality, and women’s rights. Read More »

By Dr Kirsten Eddy, Dr Amy Ross Arguedas, Mitali Mukherjee, Prof. Rasmus Kleis Nielsen Key findings In this Reuters Institute factsheet we analyse the gender breakdown of top editors in a strategic sample of 240 major online and offline news outlets in 12 different markets across five continents Looking at a sample of ten top …

Women and leadership in the news media 2023: evidence from 12 markets Read More »

Diageo named top company for female representation at Board level in FTSE Women Leaders ReviewFor the third year in a row, Diageo has been named as the top company for female representation at Board level within the FTSE Women Leaders Review, with 63.6%. Beyond the Board, Diageo has 42.3% female representation across leadership, placing it …

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In a month that celebrates women’s contributions throughout history, you need only look toward Capitol Hill as evidence of the strides women have taken in national politics and the gender disparity that remains. This year’s 118th Congress boasts the highest proportion of female members (28%) ever and represents a significant increase over their numbers just a …

Snapshot: A look back at significant milestones for women in Congress Read More »

Women in politics face biased, sexist, and discriminatory media treatment. Research over the past few decades reveals that women in politics continue to be at a disadvantage when it comes to media coverage. When reporters cover women in politics, they often use terms that emphasize women’s traditional roles and focus on their appearance. They perpetuate …

Women in politics and the media Read More »