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Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
Algorithms can be sexist too. This is what we can do about it
Researchers are working to remove bias from machine-learning algorithms.
Gender Parity
This is the extent of the gender gap in unpaid work
A new report from ActionAid reveals the extent of the global gender gap in unpaid work.
Future of Education, Gender and Work
The self-employed glass ceiling isn't getting the attention it deserves
To encourage female entrepreneurship, we need to overcome the hurdle of financing.
Future of Education, Gender and Work
Inflexible working hours could be making the gender gap worse
Research suggests that inflexible working hours could be having an impact on the gender gap.
Gender Parity
Why sexism is bad for the economy and other must-read gender stories of the week
This week's best stories about how the gender gap plays out around the world – in business, health, education and politics.
Banking and Capital Markets
What the banking world reveals about unconscious bias
Making a change that is fair and which is also good for society requires a conscious bias in favour of women.
Competitiveness
Sexism is bad for the economy. These 4 charts prove it
A new UN report confirms what many economies already knew: that gender equality boosts development, income, growth and competitiveness
Gender Parity
The 10 countries where it's toughest to be born a girl
Nowhere on earth do women have the same opportunities as men – especially in these 10 countries.
Gender Parity
'Femtech', child marriage and other must-read gender stories of the week
This week's best stories about how the gender gap plays out around the world – in business, health, education and politics.
Gender Parity
4 charts on the global state of gender equality
Four charts that show how far the world has come on the journey to gender equality, and also the enormity of the task ahead.
Future of Education, Gender and Work
Christine Lagarde: To boost growth, employ more women
Using the example of Canada, Christine Lagarde argues for the economic benefits of increasing female participation in the labour market.
Agenda in Focus: Social Entrepreneurs
In one industry, the glass ceiling has already been shattered
There is a growing sector where women are rising to the top and disrupting the traditional status quo - while also improving the state of the world.
Gender Parity
Sport has a huge gender pay gap – and it’s not about to close
The gap between how much male and female athletes are earn is not likely to close soon, according to a new report.
Gender Parity
How to fix Hollywood's equality problem and other gender stories of the week
This week's best stories about how the gender gap plays out around the world – in business, health, education and politics.
Future of Education, Gender and Work
What language can teach us about gender norms
New research looks at the impact of language on gender norms and equality.