BBC files UN complaint about online violence towards women journalists
The NUJ says the "truly chilling" threats must be stopped
#BreakTheBias - International Women’s Day 2022
This year's theme is about celebrating women's achievements, raising awareness of bias and taking action for equality.
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women 2021
Violence against women and girls is one of the most widespread and devastating human rights violations in our world today.
Unions can help broadcasters reverse their “woeful” record on diversity
More women are leaving broadcasting than joining and the representation of disabled people and diversity in senior positions is woeful, according to the UK’s industry watchdog Ofcom.
DM2021: Equality (1)
One-day equality seminar. Menopause awareness campaign. Tougher legislation on sexual harassment. Recruitment of black photographers.
International Women's Day 2021
IWD celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. Today, the NUJ's women explain why female leaders in the industry can be game changers.
Women and leadership in the news media 2021: evidence from 12 markets
In this Reuters Institute’s 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 four continents.
Committee Statements – TUC Women's Conference 2021
Committee statements on unequal impact of Covid-19 on women, ending gender-based violence and strengthening women’s rights and representation at work from the TUC Women's Conference 2021.
How gender-based violence is silencing women journalists
Natasha Hirst told the TUC Women’s Conference that female writers are self-censoring or withdrawing from online spaces as a result of the abuse they suffer.
TUC Women's conference: why we’re fighting for a fair deal for freelances
Michelle Stanistreet, NUJ general secretary, explains how Covid-19 has laid bare the precarious nature of self-employment – and how the union is pressing to defend vulnerable members.
