April 24, 2025
Atiya Anis
Céline Jacquin
Every map tells a story. But what happens when half the world’s population is underrepresented in the data that shapes our lives? The gender gap in mapping isn’t just a gap in numbers – it’s a gap in access, safety and equity. Today, data is the driving force behind the decisions made about nations, communities and people. When the data is not gendered, it misses out on women’s vulnerabilities in healthcare, education, access to safe spaces and much more, resulting in critical gaps. Vulnerable, at-risk communities around the world are often overlooked, making it difficult to include the diverse voices that make data more inclusive and impact oriented.
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