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
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
Reporters Without Borders tallied 1 journalist and 3 media assistants killed in 2021
Threats and attacks against the media ARE increasing sharply since peace talks between the government and the Taliban began in September 2020.
Brazilian fact-checker Natália Leal and Czech investigative reporter Pavla Holcová to be honored on Nov. 9
She joined 37 journalists across US and Asia. Among them, 16 form the Asia cohort. Six were selected from the Philippines.
IAWRT India chapter member launches self-titled online programme
50 mentees take part in the Fourth Edition of the Female Journalists Mentorship Programme
By Mercy Njoroge
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.
"Challenging marginalization and stereotypes: How to build gender awareness among journalism educators"
