Diversity & Inclusion

UK government launches employer action plans on gender pay gap and menopause support to mark International Women’s Day

UK employers are being encouraged to produce action plans detailing the steps they are taking to reduce their gender pay gap and support women through menopause, as part of new […]

Women’s Network news round-up: masculinist discourse a ‘threat to national security’ says French advisory body, and more

Here’s our roundup of women-focused and gender equality news from the last few weeks, including a policy brief that highlights the mental health burden on Indigenous women globally, the finding […]
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European Economic and Social Committee reaffirms commitment to gender equality  

UN Women and the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) have signed a declaration reaffirming their commitment to promoting gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls around the […]

APS gender pay gap beats wider public sector

The Australian Public Service (APS) has a gender pay gap of 5.7% – a figure that is lower than the wider public sector, and significantly lower than the private sector. […]

Bringing in good ideas from everywhere: how to tackle groupthink in government

Creating diverse and inclusive public and civil service teams is one of the key ways that governments can ensure that services are responsive to the needs of their populations – […]

Is DEI a spent force, or could it be revived by merit?

‘As governments worldwide face increasing scrutiny over diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies, how should they react, and could a merit-focused approach offer a more sustainable DEI future?’ ask Andrew […]

Is gender equality under threat? An International Women’s Day conversation with Julia Gillard and Bridget Phillipson  

Those involved in the women’s liberation movements in the US and Europe in the 1960s would be dismayed to learn the results of a new report, which shows that young […]

Report finds Australian Public Service making ‘significant’ progress on gender equality

The Australian Public Service (APS) has made “significant gains” towards gender equality but there is still more to do, according to a new report. The interim evaluation covers two years […]

From persistent challenges to emerging trends: Highlights from the Global Government Women’s Network in 2024

This year, as part of our Global Government Women’s Network, we produced a range of content for and about women in civil and public services around the world. While some […]

Ensuring AI is inclusive: Five minutes with Canada’s first chief accessibility officer

This interview with Stephanie Cadieux, chief accessibility officer for the Government of Canada, is part of a ‘Five minutes’ series featuring speakers from AccelerateGOV, taking place in Ottawa on 21 October. […]