Glass Ceiling & Gender Diversity

At Global Fund for Women UK, our vision is a world where every woman and girl is strong, safe, powerful, and heard. No exceptions. We are a global champion for the rights of women and girls, using grant-making and advocacy to propel global movements for women’s rights. Founded … [Read more...]

As we reflect on 2018, we are reminded of the many powerful ways that women’s movements are shaping policies, practices, and conversations—relentlessly pursuing crucial efforts to preserve or advance human rights for all, despite tremendous opposition. Here are just a few of … [Read more...]

The challenges of making the technology industry a more welcoming place for women are numerous, especially in the booming field of artificial intelligence. To get a sense of just how monumental a task the tech community faces, look no further than the marquee gathering for AI’s … [Read more...]

It’s basic manners abiding by a “ladies first” policy… but new research shows that that is rarely, if ever, the actual case. A new study found that the reality of being a woman, according to the numbers, means frequently coming in second place to your male counterpart — … [Read more...]

It’s a sign of the times. A Manhattan construction company has rolled out gender-neutral “Men and Women at Work” signs — believed to be the first of their kind in the city. Plaza Construction began replacing archaic “Men at Work” signs at the entrances to their job sites Sept. 4 … [Read more...]