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
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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
IAWRT Philippines members who were imprisoned join literary folio on women political prisoners in the Philippines.
Women journalists face added challenges during COVID-19
Forum to generate action for the rapid advancement of gender justice held from June 30 to July 2
Film director Sara Chitambo is a member of IAWRT South Africa chapter
Register in advance for this online discussion on July 23, 9 am Eastern time
Excerpts from the Report
UN Special Rapporteur on Violence Against Women Ms. Dubravka Šimonović looks to harmonize national criminal laws and systems and practices with international human rights standards in criminalizing and prosecuting rape.
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.
Uganda
Media consultant and Media rights advocate
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.
This was in response to the many human rights violations worldwide that put the lives of journalists at risk.
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
IAWRT World Press Freedom Day statement 2021
The International Association of Women in Radio and Television gathered for an online protest on World Press Freedom Day 2021 to respond to so many human rights violations worldwide that put the lives of journalists at risk.
