A global network of women communicators & researchers. With 14 national chapters and members in 54 countries, IAWRT strives to meet the urgent global challenges faced by women in and around the media. It was established in the aftermath of World War II, see The History of IAWRT or IAWRT@ 60
Articulating the way women shape and subvert the world
The International Association of Women in Radio and Television salutes women journalists and all media workers in the world on the occasion of the World Press Freedom Day on May 3.
IAWRT statement on World Press Freedom Day 2020
Statement and report from the Coalition for Women in Journalism
Shaheena Shaheen Baloch, a journalist with PTV Bolan was brutally murdered in Turbat, Balochistan in Pakistan.
Malaya Movement and Defend Negros spearhead the Global Day of Action Against the Killings of Human Rights Defenders.
Europe event moderated by IAWRT President Violet Gonda and US-Canada event moderated by IAWRT USA chapter President Sheila Dallas-Katzman.
Women in Afghanistan have been urging for an end to the war since it began about four decades ago.
by Najiba Ayubi
Indu Ramesh was a longtime IAWRT member, beloved by those who met her and worked with her
Exploring the Unique Opportunity Gap in the Covid19 Abnormal Normal
IAWRT USA and IAWRT Uganda holds workshop on August 28, 10am ET
Lifeline launched its advocacy toolkit
A practical resource that emphasizes that advocacy is possible even in restrictive contexts
IAWRT USA holds a meeting on banning of gender studies on July 30, 8am New York Time
Discussion on current situation, challenges, and the future after the pandemic
Samina Mishra is the new IAWRT India chapter head
Women's effort to check on one another amid the quarantine and pandemic
by Margarita Valle
Side event to the High Level Political Form
Exacerbation of gender-based violence against women journalists through digital technologies highlighted
Eat Drink and Be Healthy.
Virtual sessions geared towards living your best life during COVID-19.
IAWRT President Violet Gonda joins important disccusions in her home country of ZImbabwe
Elena “Lina” Tijamo was forcibly taken from her home in Bantayan, Cebu in the Philippines in the evening of June 13.
by Sarah De Leon
