About us

IAWRT is a global network of 14 national chapters and members in 54 countries. IAWRT members are professional communicators or researchers in media and communications. We strive to meet the urgent global challenges faced by women in and around the media.

IAWRT is committed to the enhancement of women’s role and participation in media as gender equality cannot be achieved without gender parity in media and communication. We are a non-government organization (NGO) in consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).

IAWRT advances its mission through national country chapters, organizes conferences, implements projects, undertakes training and activities, and collaborates with media organizations. We also build alliances with international and national like-minded organizations, through the UN CSW and other events.

IAWRT is managed by an elected international board, which oversees funding initiatives for local chapter and for member activities.

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Our vision

IAWRT envisages a global environment where the role and space of women in the media is fully recognized, is safe and secure, ensures freedom of speech without fear of online or offline trolling, where the potrayal and image of women is balanced and fair and where women have an equal share of positions at all levels in mainstream, digital and community media.

Furthermore, IAWRT envisions a world where women have an equal voice, and space in community media (rural and urban), as citizen journalists and equal partners in agenda-setting, dialogue and debate.

Our mission

IAWRT’s mission is to facilitate the change and transformation described in its vission by supporting all efforts for ensuring the space for and impact of women in media through knowledge and information sharing; research and advocacy and policymaking, networking and building collaborations and cooperation; training and capacity building; enhancing capabilities of women in media while safeguarding freedom of expression including freedom of press and promoting inclusion and diversity in media.

STRATEGIC THEMATIC ACTION AREAS

Legal, Enabling Advocacy

Engaging in the international debate, pushing boundaries

Women in the Media Action

Advancing Women’s Role, Voice and Visibility Globally

Media and Film Production

Women’s media work, film production and film festivals

Global Reach Local Action

Work with IAWRT Chapters and International partners

IAWRT Sustainability

through good management, visibility, recognition, fundraising

Strengthen initiatives to ensure women’s views and values are an intergral part of programming.
Advance the impact of women in and through the media.

Events and Projects

  • International and regional conferences, workshops and training for safety and professional development of members.
  • alliances and cooperation with a network of international and national like-minded organizations in UN related activities
  • Support for production of one major documentary biannually
  • Training and projects for women in developing countries delivered through local chapters
  • Awards of Excellence to honor the creativity of women producers of outstanding radio and TV programs.
  • Scholarships to support individual women’s media studies.

Activities

  • IAWRT organizes international and regional conferences, workshops and training for the professional development of its members.
  • IAWRT provides a unique opportunity to exchange views with the world’s media professionals
  • IAWRT Awards of Excellence honor the creativity of women producers of outstanding radio and TV programs.
  • IAWRT Scholarship Fund supports media studies.
  • IAWRT supports productions, training and projects for women in developing countries.

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