UN sends reminder to use gender-neutral language: Swap ‘businessman’ for ‘representative’

Published May 18, 2020 5:04pm ET



The United Nations issued a reminder to use gender-neutral language when addressing groups of people.

“Help create a more equal world by using gender-neutral language if you’re unsure about someone’s gender or are referring to a group,” the U.N. tweeted on Monday.

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