gender inequality

The humanitarian crisis increase the risks faced by women and girls in Mozambique and could widen gender inequalities in a country which even prior to the disaster, ranked in the bottom 20 nations on the UNDP Gender Inequality Index.

The Advertising Standards Authority has announced that it will enforce a new code around gender stereotyping in adverts from June 2019. 

New data shows that in the West Midlands, women are less likely to be employed than men. The gap has widened significantly since 2010, in contrast to the rest of the UK, where it is closing.  The gap is also greater for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic women.

The Fawcett Society has responded to a BBC review which concluded that there is no evidence of unlawful gender bias regarding pay decisions at the corporation.