The Time’s Up campaign team have warned the Oscars ahead of time, in the event that today’s ceremony does not redress the historic gender imbalance. The campaign’s aim is to bring about systemic change for women across society – something that has remained a regular topic of debate. Lisa Borders – in charge of the US arm of the campaign – in an interview with Sky News, said they would be holding the Oscars to account on gender issues. The Time’s Up campaign has raised more than $24 million (£18.4 million) in America to help address the issue of sexual assault and sexual harassment in the workplace. The films at this year’s Oscars race are female-focused with “Roma” and “The Favourite” leading the way.

Source: The Guardian February 24, 2019 15:00 UTC