Women's Forum Global Meeting 2024

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Annette Young

France 24

Host & Creator, The 51 Percent, France 24

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Annette Young is a senior journalist and TV news presenter for France 24 English. She is also the host and creator of ‘The 51 Percent,’ an award-winning show about women reshaping our world. The program looks at ways of promoting equality while challenging the way we think by discussion with guests and also via reports from the field. Originally from Australia, Annette worked for the Melbourne Age, Sydney Morning Herald and SBS Television, either as a reporter, producer or in newsroom management. During her time in the Middle East, she became the Jerusalem correspondent for France 24. Since returning to Paris in 2010, Annette has fronted the news while also interviewing a range of figures from world leaders to Hollywood actors. After creating ‘The 51 Percent’ in 2013, she was later named by UN Women as one of 20 inspirational global voices on women in the media. In 2018, she won the gold medal in broadcast journalism in the Ricardo Ortega prize awarded by the U.N. Correspondents’ Association for her work on ‘The 51 Percent.’ In 2023, Annette was selected as a 'Game Changer' and a social impact finalist in the Global Australian Awards in recognition of her contribution to the field of gender journalism.

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Work Hub (Discovery Space)
Oct 23, 2024
2:20 PM2:55 PM

Bridging the divide: Tackling wage gap and ageism

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Women have made significant strides in education, workforce participation, and earnings, yet they still face a persistent wage gap and ageism, especially after age 45. This session explores the critical need for financial literacy and solid retirement planning for women, who tend to live longer than men but often feel less confident managing finances. We will highlight examples of companies implementing effective solutions to combat wage inequality and ageism, providing strategies to empower women financially and ensure equal job opportunities at every stage of their careers. Join us to learn how to break these barriers and foster an inclusive workplace.
Media Lounge
Oct 23, 2024
3:00 PM3:35 PM

Fireside Chat: Reframing the News Through Women’s Eyes

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If you’re tuning in to mainstream news, chances are you’re not regularly hearing the voices, stories and perspectives of women. Decisions are made in newsrooms that stereotype women, that sideline news about women as if it’s less-than, that omit women from the all-important story mix that makes it to the front page, or that evaluate women’s stories as “worthy” of coverage on the 9 o’clock news. This gender bias plays out around the globe. And it’s been that way since as long as news has been told. But it doesn’t mean we can’t change it. Enter The 51% (France 24), The Persistent, and Gloria Media— three media platforms that are changing the narrative around women’s stories and how they’re told. In a candid conversation, we will discuss how they cover the world with a gender lens. They’ll explore fresh ways to cover women and girls, talk about issues that need to be covered more urgently, and explain why when we put women at the center of the story, it can change the world for the better.
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