, Nov. 7 -- Women's representation in media is not translating into equal access to leadership, with structural barriers, workplace assumptions and changing technology continuing to shape their career trajectories, speakers said at a panel discussion in Tokyo.

Speaking at the FIBEP World Media Intelligence Congress 2026, Nahar Khan, Executive Editor of United News of Bangladesh (UNB) and Founder of Solis, and Japan-based freelance writer Louise George Kittaka highlighted the challenges women face in advancing to senior positions, the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) for future career pathways, and the need to turn representation into meaningful opportunities.

The session, titled "Leading the Story: Women Shaping the Future o...