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Women in Games
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Not-for-profit organisation for women and girls in games and esports.
www.womeningames.org
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We're supporting our Corporate Ambassador, Video Games Europe, as they launch #PressPlayTogether!

A 24-day campaign dedicated to Responsible Gameplay, to help families have positive and age-appropriate fun.

Read more:
www.womeningames.org/video-games-europe-launches-press-play-together-campaign
A social media graphic with a light peach background and a solid red banner along the bottom. The text #PRESS PLAY TOGETHER is centered in large, bold blue letters. In the bottom right corner, the white logo for VIDEO GAMES EUROPE is displayed. A social media graphic with a light peach background and a solid red banner along the bottom. The title reads 5 TIPS FOR PLAYERS AND PARENTS in bold blue text. Below are the five tips in a numbered list: 1. Check the PEGI age rating. 2. Set the family setting tool on the device or with your smartphone. Remember to clarify limits that work for you and your child first! 3. Grab the controllers and play together! Ask your children about the games they are playing and discuss online safety and ground rules. 4. Check out additional resources available in your local language via our supported awareness campaigns. 5. Relax and enjoy some fun time with your children! The bottom of the graphic includes the text #PRESS PLAY TOGETHER and the logo for VIDEO GAMES EUROPE.
December 8, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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Misogyny online is still violence.

It's not just "trolling." It is real, and it has devastating consequences; harming confidence, identity and opportunities for women and girls everywhere.

If you see it, report it, speak out, and support those who are targeted.

#16DaysOfActivism
A graphic for 16 Days of Activism with the theme End Online Violence. The background is a textured red-orange. A large quote in white text reads: Misogyny online is still violence. It harms confidence, identity and opportunity. We stand with every woman and girl silenced by digital abuse — and we fight back. The quote is attributed to Marie-Claire Isaaman, CEO & Co-Director, Women in Games. A prominent teal banner at the bottom contains the text DIGITAL VIOLENCE IS REAL VIOLENCE. The Women in Games logo is displayed at the bottom.
December 8, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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Young people face daily sexism and exclusion, with risks escalating to grooming and serious harm.

We need to protect the younger generation with better moderation, digital education, and adults who are willing to advocate on their behalf.

Their experiences and voices matter.

#16DaysOfActivism
A graphic for 16 Days of Activism: End Online Violence. The text overlay reads: Many [young people] encounter sexist comments or exclusion, and in some online spaces the risks escalate to more serious harms, including grooming attempts. Source: Bryter Report, 2025. A banner at the bottom states: DIGITAL VIOLENCE IS REAL VIOLENCE. The image shows this text over a faint background of a smartphone screen with various social media app icons visible. The logo for Women in Games is at the bottom.
December 5, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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1 in 3 women globally experience violence in their lifetime.

This devastating number hasn't changed in a decade.

Violence against women is NOT just a woman's problem - it's a human crisis. We must all work together to stop the cycle.

1 in 3 women depend on it.
Graphic for 16 Days of Activism with the theme End Online Violence. The text states: 1 in 3 women worldwide experience sexual or physical violence in their lifetime. Citing the World Health Organisation. The hashtag is #NOEXCUSE FOR ABUSE. Logo for Women in Games is at the bottom.
December 3, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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BE THE CHANGE ✨

Our mission at Women in Games is simple: to build a more equitable and diverse gaming industry for all women.

Every donation, big or small, helps us to continue to be a driving force in the games industry.

Support the mission: bit.ly/DonateWIG

Thank you 💛
Promotional graphic for Women in Games Giving Tuesday campaign. The background is yellow with red and teal accents. Large text at the top reads GIVING TUESDAY. In the centre, there is a large teal circle with a yellow heart inside, surrounded by small star icons. Text below the heart reads: Small Donations, Big Impact, Be the Change!
December 2, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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You're warmly invited to our final Women In Games Monthly Social Network Gathering of 2025! 🎄

Expect a brilliant quiz, festive jumpers (of course!) and the chance to unwind with the Women in Games community.

Registration is FREE. Everyone is welcome.
events.ringcentral.com/events/women...
Women in Games promotional poster for the 'Monthly Social Network Gathering: Trivia and Fun' event for December. The online event is on Wednesday, December 10th, from 4:00–6:00 PM GMT.
December 2, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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When online spaces are toxic, women are excluded. We must protect civilised communities of play.

HATE ONLINE HARMS OFFLINE. Demand better.

Read and share the Women In Games Manifesto - A call to arms for gender equality & equity for women in games and esports:

www.womeningames.org
A graphic promoting the 16 Days of Activism: End Online Violence campaign. The text reads: Toxic gaming environments prevent women from participating in civilised communities of play (Women In Games Manifesto) and is emphasized by the phrase, HATE ONLINE HARMS OFFLINE.
December 1, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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On-Together (Gigapuff): A cozy virtual co-working game with a social twist. Use the built-in focus tools to get work done, then take fun breaks to chat, play mini-games like fishing and hang out with friends in a shared digital space. Play the demo: GIGAPUFF.CO
December 1, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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Cozy Room Decorator (Luckyroll Studio): A simple drag-and-drop interior decorating isometric game. Choose from thousands of items to create the rooms of your dreams, then share it online to the community gallery. Play now: LUCKYROLLSTUDIO.COM Kokoro Kitchen (Mango Leaf Games): Cook, farm, and restore a Japanese restaurant in the spirit world. Partner with Alan, a grumpy-but-cute poultry-geist, to grow fresh ingredients and serve delicious meals to your ghostly customers. Play now: LINKTR.EE/MANGOLEAFGAMES
December 1, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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Pekoe (Kitten Cup Studio): A cozy tea-making simulator where you can blend delicious teas, hang out with adorable cats, and practice some self-care. Build friendships, upgrade your teahouse, and discover new recipes to create your perfect happy home! Play now: KITTENCUPSTUDIO.COM Ila: A Frosty Glide (Magic Rain Studios): A delightfully cozy exploration adventure. Jump onto your trusty skate-broom and explore a whimsical, magical island as Ila, a spunky young witch-in-training. Discover secrets and collectibles as you search for your lost kitty Coco. Play now: MAGICRAINSTUDIOS.COM
December 1, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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We celebrate the incredible talent of women-led studios, showcasing games designed for relaxation and comfort.

Explore beautiful worlds they've created, from the nostalgic wonder of childhood in Woodo to the supportive virtual space of On-together.

Grab a warm drink and settle in!

#womenledgames
Graphic title card: "SPOTLIGHT WOMEN-LED GAMES Cozy Edition. The Women In Games logo is at the bottom. Woodo (Tiny Monk Tales): A beautifully crafted 3D puzzle game where you follow the story of Foxy and Ben the Frog as you create dioramas from little wooden pieces. Immerse yourself in the wonder of childhood play and imagination. Play the demo: WOODO-GAME.COM
December 1, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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90-95% of all deepfakes are non-consensual, sexually explicit images and videos of women.

Used for harassment, revenge and extortion, this abuse brutally strips women of their autonomy and privacy, whilst destroying their reputations, careers and mental health.

#16DaysOfActivism #DigitalAbuse
An image for the 16 Days of Activism campaign. Text highlights the statistic that 90-95% of deepfakes are non-consensual and target women, citing UN Women. The main call to action hashtag is #NOEXCUSE FOR ABUSE. The Women in Games logo is at the bottom.
November 30, 2025 at 12:34 PM
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Digital abuse spills into real life, spreading fear & silencing voices - leading to physical violence & femicide.

Don't look away. Let's work together to create digital spaces that are safe for everyone.

#16DaysOfActivism #EndOnlineViolence #UNWomen #WomenInGames
An image promoting the 16 Days of Activism, with the message 'End Online Violence.' The central text is a quote from Sima Bahous of UN Women about digital abuse spreading into real life and leading to physical violence and femicide. The Women In Games logo is at the bottom.
November 29, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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A bright red-orange background with white and yellow text. The text reads: GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE. Physical or Sexual Abuse. Actions that cause harm: Any unwanted physical contact or non-consensual sexual activity. The Women in Games logo is at the bottom. A bright red-orange background with white text providing help information. The text reads: If you are experiencing abuse, help is available. [Victim Support logo] 0808 16 89 111 victimsupport.org.uk. if there is immediate danger, call 999. The Women in Games logo is at the bottom.
November 28, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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A bright red-orange background with white and yellow text. The text reads: GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE. Personal Control. Control over actions: Told how to dress, what to eat, who to see or talk to. The Women in Games logo is at the bottom. A bright red-orange background with white and yellow text. The text reads: GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE. Digital Abuse. Harm caused online: Insults, harassment, blackmail, doxxing, sharing images without consent. The Women in Games logo is at the bottom.
November 28, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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A bright red-orange background with white and yellow text. The text reads: GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE. Financial Abuse. Control over money: Limited or no access, being asked to account for every expense, not being allowed an account of your own. The Women in Games logo is at the bottom A bright red-orange background with white and yellow text. The text reads: GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE. Psychological Abuse. Manipulation and verbal attacks: Insults, gaslighting, coercion, humiliation or threats. The Women in Games logo is at the bottom.
November 28, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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Not all violence leaves a bruise.

Psychological, Economic and Digital Abuse ruin lives.

We must change the narrative of what "violence" looks like. Listen to survivors and validate their experience, no matter the form of abuse.

#16DaysOfActivism #NoExcuseForAbuse #WomenInGames
A bright red-orange background with white text that reads: 16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM. GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE. Do you know what it looks like?. The Women in Games logo is at the bottom. A bright red-orange background with white text that reads: GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE. It isn't just physical. The Women in Games logo is at the bottom.
November 28, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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Nearly 60% of women gamers face online violence. This isn't just a digital problem - it's a real-world crisis.

Don't be a silent player. Join us in our call for inclusion, safety and an end to gender-based violence.

#16DaysOfActivism #WomenInGames #GamesIndustry
A graphic for the 16 Days of Activism campaign, with the title End Online Violence. A quote in large white text reads: "Nearly 60% of women gamers face harassment, threats or abuse. Digital spaces must be redesigned with women in mind. When we build safer platforms, we build a safer world." The quote is attributed to Marie-Claire Isaaman, CEO & Co-Director, Women in Games. A banner at the bottom states, DIGITAL VIOLENCE IS REAL VIOLENCE. The Women in Games logo is also present.
November 27, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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1 in 4 women who game are hiding who they are to avoid online toxicity (Bryter Report 2024).

We cannot accept a gaming culture where abuse silences passionate players. The standard must change.

#NoExcuseForAbuse #EndOnlineViolence #ToxicFreeGaming #16DaysOfActivism
An orange graphic with the title 16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM: End Online Violence. The main text reads: 1 in 4 women choose not to share that they are a gamer for fear of toxicity (Bryter Report 2024). At the bottom, a teal bar features the hashtag #NOEXCUSE FOR ABUSE. The logo for Women in Games is visible at the very bottom.
November 26, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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If you or someone you know is a victim of digital violence, you can find information, advice and support online. Do not suffer in silence.

There is no excuse for abuse. Let us all stand together to end gender-based violence.
A graphic on an orange background listing support resources. A teal banner asks, Where can I get support?. The listed websites are: nspcc.org.uk, ceop.police.uk, saferinternet.org.uk, internetmatters.org, victimsupport.org.uk, and loverespect.org. The Women in Games logo is at the bottom.
November 25, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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A graphic on an orange background defining digital violence, with a teal banner asking What is digital violence?. The types of violence listed in white text bubbles are: online harassment, doxxing, image-based or deepfake abuse, cyberstalking, identity theft, and trolling, threats and blackmail. The Women in Games logo is at the bottom. A graphic on an orange background offering safety tips against digital violence. A teal banner asks, What can I do to keep safe?. The safety tips, marked by yellow checkmarks, are: block and report, secure your online accounts, save the evidence, use tools to remove images and messages, and talk to someone you trust. The Women in Games logo is at the bottom.
November 25, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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Today marks the beginning of UN Women's 16 Days of Activism to End Gender-based Violence under the theme: ‘UNiTE to End Digital Violence against All Women and Girls.’

At Women in Games, we stand firmly behind this global call to action.

Join the campaign: www.unwomen.org/en/get-invol...
A graphic promoting 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence, set over a blurred, orange-tinted image of a smartphone screen showing various social media app icons. The text reads: #NOEXCUSE, 16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM, 25th November – 10th December, against gender based violence. A graphic on an orange background promoting the end of digital violence, overlaid on a blurred image of a phone screen. The text reads: UNITE TO END DIGITAL VIOLENCE AGAINST ALL WOMEN AND GIRLS, with a teal box asking, What is digital violence? followed by the use of technology to stalk, harass, isolate or abuse. The Women in Games logo is at the bottom.
November 25, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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Is this really what women are worth? 💔

The GDC 2025 report shows women in the US games industry earn 24% less than men. It's not a gap - it's a verdict. 

We're calling on the industry to confront this disparity NOW.

Read the full statement from our CEO: www.womeningames.org/games-indust...
The text at the top reads: A MESSAGE FROM OUR CEO To the right of the photo of Marie-Claire Isaaman, in a large quote, the text reads: Women in the US games industry earn 24% less than their male counterparts... So is this what women are worth? At the bottom centre, the logo for Women in Games.
November 25, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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DID YOU KNOW: As of today, women in the UK are effectively working for FREE for the rest of the year.

It is a stark reminder of the 10.9% gender pay gap in the UK.

Equal Pay Day 2025. Find out more here:
www.fawcettsociety.org.uk/equal-pay-da...

#genderpaygap #equalpayday
A graphic with a red background and the text DID YOU KNOW? in large white letters. Below it, the main message reads: From today, women in the UK are effectively working for free for the rest of the year. The Fawcett Society is credited below the main text. The bottom of the graphic includes the logo for women in games.
November 22, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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The UK Video Games Industry Census 2026 is officially LIVE!

Launched by Ukie and The University of Sheffield, this is the most extensive games industry workforce survey in the world.

Help shape the UK Video Games Industry. Link in the comments.

#VideoGames #GamesIndustry
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November 21, 2025 at 12:11 PM