Online Harassment a Workplace Issue

In Australia, there are calls for a united industry approach by media organisations to combat the prevalence of online harassment and abuse of women media workers.

Two organisations, a journalists union and a women's equity grouping have produced a report addressing online abuse of women journalists, which identifies the responsibility of media organisations for the online safety of in-house and freelance journalists.

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25 Feb 2020
United States

IAWRT CSW64 Side Event

On Countering Negative Social Norms and Discriminatory Practices

The discussion will revolve on addressing governments and international organizations actions to promote a balanced portrayal of women and girls and their multiple roles in the media.

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15 Oct 2019

Arabic Translation of Women Journalist's Safety Handbook

The Journalism and Media International Center (JMIC) in Norway, is funding an Arabic Translation on IAWRT's safety handbook for women.

JMIC is a part of the Department of Journalism studies at the Oslo Metropolitan University (OsloMet) in Norway, and the translation is part of a pilot project to include IAWRT in some JMIC activities. 

This official Arabic translation is due to be published by the end of 2019. This program is financed by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign affairs and restricted to partner countries in the global south.

25 Sep 2019
Cameroon

#1Woman1Vote Cameroon

A 6-Month intensive nationwide media campaign has been launched in Cameroon.

The #1Woman1vote campaign by Cameroon media women seeks to highlight the work of current female politicians and to facilitate media coverage for women running in next year’s local and legislative elections

From Patience Wirngo & Becky Bissong

13 Sep 2019

Women Scoop Press Freedom Awards

Three women journalists are the 2019 recipients of the Reporters San Frontières Press Freedom Awards (RSF - Reporters without Borders).

Saudi journalist Eman al Nafjan, Vietnamese journalist Pham Doan Trang and Maltese journalist Caroline Muscat, were awarded the prizes at a ceremony in Berlin, Germany. From Aber Saady and RSF.

30 Jul 2019

Journalist Action on Hate Speech

"... Governments and technology companies alike are struggling to prevent and respond to orchestrated online hate"

Hate speech is a key element in many attacks on the media and individual journalists, so the responsibility of journalists to protect society from hate speech is also an aspect of protecting their own safety.

Links to two resources are here: the journalist's hate speech test and the UN plan of action. 

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