The Global Report on the Status of Women in the News Media will offer the first ever comprehensive picture of the status of women in the news media. Conducted in more than 60 countries, the Global Report engaged more than 500 media companies to answer detailed questions about the women in their organizations. Data will illustrate the extent to which women have advanced professionally in reporting, editing, producing and other news occupations, as well as in administrative, policy and governance levels. The study will also identify factors that both contribute to and inhibit gender equality in the media industry. The report will be used as the basis for the action plan that will be created at the International Conference of Women Leaders. The IWMF will use the report to advocate for change for women in the media.
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