A vibrant international network of media women or researchers, in television, film, radio and online journalism. We run media projects and a biennial conference on gender media issues that includes screenings and professional training. Click here for The History of IAWRT or IAWRT@ 60
'States have a responsibility to promote zero tolerance'
By Maryam Bahar Sadat
A ceremony held in Kabul has marked the completion of IAWRT Afghanistan's (AWRT-K) seven-month project to enhance the skills and influence of women journalists
Mexican communications researcher, Aimée Vega Montiel is the new chair of the steering committee of the Global Alliance on Media and Gender.
She was elected at GAMAG's Second General Assembly, held in Madrid, Spain.
Many women journalists are being attacked and fear arbitary detention.
In a climate where media and women are being undermined, targeted training was provided under the Safeguarding Press Freedom Project.
Josephine Mirembe Nkuubi from the IAWRT- Kenya has stepped up to the challenge of portraying the ability of people with disability.
Her short film, Sign My Order, is a finalist in the Focus On Ability Short Film Festival awards based in Australia.
'Hate speech may have gained a foothold, but it is now on notice ...
and we will never stop confronting it," promised United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres.
He was speaking at the launch of the UN Strategy and Plan of Action on Hate Speech in June.
The 22nd Flying Broom Film Festival in Ankara, Turkey
Nupur Basu reports on the success of the stand-alone feminist film festival, despite the loss of government funding for the May event.
Mexican communications researcher, Aimée Vega Montiel is the new chair of the steering committee of the Global Alliance on Media and Gender.
She was elected at GAMAG's Second General Assembly, held in Madrid, Spain.
Many women journalists are being attacked and fear arbitary detention.
In a climate where media and women are being undermined, targeted training was provided under the Safeguarding Press Freedom Project.
Josephine Mirembe Nkuubi from the IAWRT- Kenya has stepped up to the challenge of portraying the ability of people with disability.
Her short film, Sign My Order, is a finalist in the Focus On Ability Short Film Festival awards based in Australia.
26 - 28 August 2019 ♦ Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. – formerly known as the United Nations Department of Public Information / Non-Governmental Organizations Conference – The conference is the organization’s premier event for civil society.
'Hate speech may have gained a foothold, but it is now on notice ...
and we will never stop confronting it," promised United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres.
He was speaking at the launch of the UN Strategy and Plan of Action on Hate Speech in June.
The 22nd Flying Broom Film Festival in Ankara, Turkey
Nupur Basu reports on the success of the stand-alone feminist film festival, despite the loss of government funding for the May event.
The first legally binding global convention to addresses gender-based violence and harassment in the world of work has been adopted by the International Labour Organisation.
By Maryam Bahar Sadat
A ceremony held in Kabul has marked the completion of IAWRT Afghanistan's (AWRT-K) seven-month project to enhance the skills and influence of women journalists
3-6 June 2019 | Vancouver, Canada. Organsers say #WD2019 7 thousand delegates are expected to dscuss gender equality and the health and rights of girls and women in the 21st century.
