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
May 3, 5pm Manila time
International Women's Day 2021
Discussion on marginalization and stereotypes: how to build gender awareness among journalism educators
by Yanni Roxas
Turkey’s withdrawal ushered in Convention’s 10th anniversary
The Istanbul Convention is the first international legally binding instrument to combat violence against women and domestic violence.
Dr. Michelle Ferrier of Trollbusters.com told IAWRT more about this project.
IAWRT’s former treasurer passed on April 19, 2021
Ruth Brändli was a Swiss journalist at Swiss National Television.
Press Freedom, Misinformation and Attacks on Journalists
Three Latin American countries lead the ranking of deaths of journalists by COVID-19: Peru, Brazil and Mexico. Ecuador and Colombia are also part of the global top-10.
by Marry Ferreira
A CSW65 Side Event Conversation
"The best way to control this pandemic is to distribute vaccines equitably. Then we will be able to make this world a little bit more fair".
by Marry Ferreira
A CSW65 Side Event Conversation
"The best way to control this pandemic is to distribute vaccines equitably. Then we will be able to make this world a little bit more fair".
by Marry Ferreira
Join women journalists and media executives from Kenya, Ghana, South Africa, Botswana and Uganda on May 4, 6pm EAT
IAWRT Uganda and IAWRT International will hold a media engagement under the theme Positive Media for Mother Africa.
IAWRT in partnership with the Journalism and Media International Center of Oslo Met University, and in collaboration with UNESCO-Jakarta will hold an online protest action on May 3. This is in response to the many human rights violations worldwide that put the lives of journalists at risk.
The film will stream online from April 28 8am IST to May 3 8am IST
IAWRT India chapter head’s documentary film on the ‘Happiness Curriculum’ introduced in Delhi government schools in 2018.
Last day to apply for Consultative status on June 1
The event will be held on-line on 5 May 2021 at 11am (New York Time) and will be conducted in English.
Defend press freedom, defend freedom of expression
Join IAWRT on May 3, 5pm Manila time via Zoom
Kath Cortez, Len Olea and Lady Ann Salem elected to 15-member National Directorate.
National Union of Journalists of the Philippines held hybrid online and offline congress.
by Reynard Magtoto
International Women's Day 2021
Discussion on marginalization and stereotypes: how to build gender awareness among journalism educators
by Yanni Roxas
A regional court in Manila issued a release order on 5 March for IAWRT Communications Officer Lady Ann Salem.
