Our research addresses the barriers to and enablers of gender equality and inclusion globally, across education, arts and culture and English language teaching. Through our reports, insight and analysis we provide an evidence base for British Council programmes, partnerships and policy engagement in support of female empowerment and leadership and contribute actively to knowledge and understanding of the issues in the UK and globally.

Research reports

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March 2016

The 51 per cent

To mark international women’s day, a new essay collection looks at the experience of women in different countries and uncovers a set of common problems they still face around the world.