An international body of research led by UNSW academics warns progress towards gender equality at work is stalling – and in some cases going backwards – as climate change, artificial intelligence, violence and politics reshape working conditions.

A recent study of more than 2,000 early-career adults found that young people whose parents were still very closely involved in their lives tended to have occupations with less “prestige” than young people whose parents were less involved.

In 2023, Colombian football star Luis "Lucho" Diaz's father was kidnapped by a rebel group. Resulting media coverage in both Colombia and England, where Diaz plays professionally, showed sympathy for a homegrown hero and cast doubt on the country's president and his ability to negotiate peace after many years of work to end conflict. Analysis of media coverage shows the power of sport to influence international politics, the study authors argue.