The International Association of Women in Radio & Television

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

UN Addresses Media and Women

IAWRT and partners at Commission on the Status of Women CSW62, New York, USA, 2018. "Speak to government, network, respect and recognise each other - move from words to action."

Fearless, Vital, Warm & Extraordinary

LEILA DOSS 1921-2016

first woman broadcaster in Egypt, first female UN Assistant Secretary General.

"The economic model is not working"

Nonee Walsh

Several thousand Women from around the globe, who are active in women’s issues, have been flooding into New York to learn, network and lobby around the annual meeting of the UN’s Commission on the Status of Women (CSW61) which aims to shape global standards on global progress to equality. This year’s emphasis is on the changing world of work.

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News

8 Jul 2016

Chile

Indigenous Mapuche Communications

By new IAWRT member, Ivonne González Monsalve and staff

Marimari Sdomo, Poyen Chalin lamngen, (an affectionate greeting, Sisters). I live in the Araucanía region of Chile, which was autonomous Mapuche territory (Wallmapu) before it was conquered by the Chilean military in the early part of the

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27 Jun 2016

South Africa

Trailblazing in South Africa

Notable Young South African

IAWRT South African Chapter head Sara Chitambo has been named one of 200 notable young South Africans in the Mail & Guardian’s annual edition of a project which highlights the young talent of the country.

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23 Jun 2016

Information Communications Technology Activism

ICTs for Feminist Movement Building: Activist Toolkit

A new toolkit, for using information communications technologies has drawn on the experiences of women activists, mainly in southern Africa, to outline effective use of ICT's to bring about real change.

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10 Jun 2016

Call for IAWRT Documentary Producers

Applications closed

Women Making News is the theme for the Long Documentary production, 2016. IAWRT will build on the same method of production used in 2014 and 2015, using five short films made by members in different countries.

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30 May 2016

India

US Academic Program selection

India member selected

Mausumi Bhattacharyya, a West Bengal media academic and board-member of IAWRT India, has been selected in the US government, Study of the U.S. Institute (SUSI) for Scholars, within the Journalism and Media Program.

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Pages

21 Dec 2016

Tanzania

Tanzanian police seek website users' identities

Cybercrime law used against whistleblower website

Police arrest an editor and raid offices of a popular East African website, Jamali forum, in an attempt to identify contributers.

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9 Dec 2016

IAWRT & Commission on the Status of Women

Planning for the NGO gathering parallel to CSW 61

IAWRT has begun planning for its event in New York, alongside the 61st CSW being held between 13-24 March 2017 in New York, USA..

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Breakthrough or backlash: Women, media and politics - Theater activity

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27 Oct 2016

Escaping the Prison of Portrayal

The Johannesburg media came to the party at the IAWRT South African regional conference on October 26.

However, it was not because it promoted the event, but because it demonstrated how quickly women are reduced to stereotypes and the need for such professional meetings amongst female media professionals.

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22 Oct 2016

Tender for IAWRT evaluation Team

IAWRT and FOKUS are looking for an experienced evaluation team experienced with women’s rights and development co-operation through civil society groups.

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22 Oct 2016

NGO CSW61 Forum: Key Dates

The NGO FORUM will take place in New York simultaneously with the 61^st Session of the Commission for the Status of Women (CSW61) from 13 to 24 March 2017.

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15 Oct 2016

Always try to learn something new - this industry is always evolving

Carmine Amaro

Location: Cape Town, South Africa. What do you do? I am an audio engineer for a news broadcasting station and a presenter and online blogger for an online radio station which aims to challenge gender stereotyping.

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27 Sep 2016

Uganda

IAWRT - Uganda partners with Journalists' Network

IAWRT Uganda chapter signs MOU with HRNJ-Uganda

The IAWRT Uganda Chapter and Human Rights Network for Journalists-Uganda (HRNJ) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to work together on projects that promote the rights of the country's journalists.

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Johannesburg Film Festival

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9 Sep 2016

Ethical Journalism Network Forging Ahead

Increasing trust in journalism

One of IAWRT's partner organisations, the Ethical Journalism Network (EJN) has restructured and refreshed its website. Its aimed at strengthening capacity to build trust in journalism as a cornerstone of free expression and quality communications.