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
A busy start to 2019 has seen IAWRT members turning ther attenton to localised and global strategies to further the impact of women in media of all types. This presentaton takes us through some of the efforts so far.
Ugandan journalists are supported to re-evaluate their potentials and weakness, identify opportunities and become gender ambassadors
By Nankwanga Eunice Kasirye
The media statistics about women in terms of representation and relevance in Ugandan media are pathetic.
Showcasing 50 films directed by Asian women filmmakers
The 15th edition of the IAWRT Asian Women's Festival was held in partnership with the India International Centre (IIC)-New Delhi from 4 to 7 March, 2019.
Young journalists trained to represent female colleagues
Women journalists from across Afghanistan have been introduced to gender studies on Afghan women journalists and some have received internships with practical training in representing females within the journalists’ union.
by Maryam Bahar Sadat
Ethical Journalism Network appoints gender and safety advocate
"Journalism is facing a crisis of trust and a fight for truth and I believe there has never been a more important time to promote sound ethics in journalism"
Short film Competition for Nepali Women Directors Festival Highlight.
by Mallika Bhattarai
The second women's film festival in December 2018 was a celebration of women's struggles and achievements.
Her Africa! Film Screenings:
From South Africa our chapter is building a “movement dedicated to the promotion and celebration of African Women Filmmakers and building a cultural institution that will empower her to position herself most powerfully” through HER Africa monthly film screenings in Johannesburg.
The Global Investigative Journalism Network resource list for women journalists. Click here.
A sefety video for journalists with Abeer Saady now available in Arabic.
IAWRT Handbook on Working Towards Gender Equality in the Media: IAWRT & the Gender Mainstreaming Project, written by Greta Gober, has been launched in Norway at an event entitled, #MeToo-and now what? organised by IAWRT Norway. The book written by Greta Gober, showcases IAWRT members’ experiences and best practices for working towards the advancement of gender equality in media.
Winners of the 6th Women’s Voices Now Online Film Festival We Are the Ones We're Waiting For will be announced on March 8, International Women's Day.
Join the 5th ABU Media Summit on Climate Action and Disaster Preparedness, 25-26 April 2019, Hotel Radisson, Kathmandu, Nepal
Report about #MeToo, men and masculinity in nordic countries released.
Useful for backgrounds and reflections, even if not directly media related.
Ugandan journalists are supported to re-evaluate their potentials and weakness, identify opportunities and become gender ambassadors
By Nankwanga Eunice Kasirye
The media statistics about women in terms of representation and relevance in Ugandan media are pathetic.
Showcasing 50 films directed by Asian women filmmakers
The 15th edition of the IAWRT Asian Women's Festival was held in partnership with the India International Centre (IIC)-New Delhi from 4 to 7 March, 2019.
Young journalists trained to represent female colleagues
Women journalists from across Afghanistan have been introduced to gender studies on Afghan women journalists and some have received internships with practical training in representing females within the journalists’ union.
by Maryam Bahar Sadat
IAWRT will showcase its Disaster Response Radio project in the Philippines followed by a gender-based discussion and workshop on the important role of various community media in disaster recovery and preparedness.
