Equal pay and the gender pay gap
A yawning gender pay gap favouring men has been revealed in recent years by media companies forced to publish data under new regulations.
Women’s TUC conference 2024
NUJ motions on the risks posed to women by AI and the dangers of “unisex” protective wear which do not fit the female form, were passed by conference.
#ShowUstheMoney
Too many job adverts do not include the salary, and research shows this disadvantages women, disabled workers and black and minority ethnic workers.
NUJ backs call for an end to the cycle of abuse against women journalists
On International Women's Day, the union is supporting calls to national police leads urging necessary action to address the harmful online violence women journalists face as part of their work.
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women 2023
The NUJ sends a message of solidarity to women and girls worldwide who experience violence in many forms. All forms of abuse and violence are violations of women’s human rights and an obstacle to achieving equality.
Iran: NUJ joins IFJ in calling for the release of all detained journalists
A year on from Mahsa Amini’s death and protests in Iran, several journalists remain imprisoned in the country.
Afghanistan: oppressive Taliban regime remains two years after takeover
The Taliban’s continued targeting of journalists has had a damning impact on press freedom in the country.
Afghanistan: broadcaster’s station raided and closed by the Taliban
NUJ condemns closure of radio station by Taliban officials after mixed-gender journalism training course.
Iran: journalists accused of spying in private trials
The NUJ has called for the release of two journalists accused of “conspiring with foreign powers’ over their reporting following Mahsa Amini’s death.
Switzerland: women journalists on strike for better working conditions
The NUJ joins the IFJ and EFJ in supporting women in the media in Switzerland striking for equal pay, protection against harassment and no sexism, no racism and more diversity in the industry.