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WHAT'S HAPPENING AT THE INSTITUTE

March 08, 2023

New Goddess Exhibition & Being Seen on Screen: The Importance of Representation Conference – April 5

ACMI announced a new partnership with the Geena Davis Institute, with Geena Davis as keynote speaker for the conference and lead ambassador for the ACMI-curated exhibition, Goddess: Power, Glamour, Rebellion.
March 01, 2023

How Media Can Demystify Cybersecurity and Uncover New Careers

With 700,000 job openings in cybersecurity, learn what media can do to educate women and girls on careers in this exciting and important field.
December 15, 2022

Today You Can Help End Unconscious Bias in Our Children

Geena's theory of change is simple: images on screen can shift the cultural narrative and advance social justice – overnight. Help us make that happen through a donation today.
December 06, 2022

A Review of Advertising in Mexico and Its Links to Gender Equality, Gender Norms, and Violence against Women and Girls

Download the new report (available in English and Spanish) from UNICEF and the Geena Davis Institute, which we premiered at our December 6th Virtual See Jane Salon.
December 06, 2022

A Review of Advertising in the Caribbean and Its Links to Gender Equality, Gender Norms, and Violence against Women and Girls

Download the new report from UNICEF and the Geena Davis Institute in partnership with the European Union-United Nations Spotlight Initiative, unveiled at our December 6th Virtual See Jane Salon.
November 18, 2022

Virtual See Jane Salon – Gender & Advertising: Powerful Drivers to Change Stereotypes & Impact Social Norms

RSVP for our Dec. 6th online event where we'll present our latest research studies and discuss advertising in the Caribbean and Mexico and its links to gender equality and violence against women and girls.

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