How much space is given to women and men in online media?

12.02.2026

From September 2025 to January 2026, a total of 265,870 articles covering the political scene in online media were analyzed.

90% (239,870 articles) were dedicated to men

10% (26,000 articles) were dedicated to women

These data show a significant gender imbalance in media representation in politics. Increasing women’s visibility in the media is essential for a more inclusive and equitable democracy.

**This infographic was produced within the framework of the project “She Leads: Combating Hate Speech and Promoting Women in Local Leadership”, supported by the Embassy of the Netherlands in Kosovo

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Exposure to fake news on internet

Vulnerability to disinformation

Increase in male authors of misogynistic comments