EVENTS AND CONFERENCES

IAWRT Regional Conference, Moldova, May 2009

Dates: 
20 May 2009 - 25 May 2009

 

The value of IAWRT as a forum to share ideas during times of crisis came to the fore at the regional meeting in Moldova.

With the theme ‘The Global Financial Crisis - Its effect on women and media', the conference in Chisinau brought together media women from a range of countries to discuss different solutions to a variety of problems.

For more on the Moldova Conference and a full conference report, IAWRT members can go to www.iawrt.org/node/738

CSW-56

Dates: 
27 Feb 2012 - 9 Mar 2012

The fifty-sixth session of the Commission on the Status of Women will take place at United Nations Headquarters in New York from Monday, 27 February to Friday, 9 March 2012.

Priority theme:
The empowerment of rural women and their role in poverty and hunger eradication, development and current challenges

Review theme:
Financing for gender equality and the empowerment of women (agreed conclusions from the fifty-second session)

Emerging issue:
Engaging young women and men, girls and boys, to advance gender equality

Emerging Cinemas

Dates: 
8 Aug 2011 - 12 Aug 2011

A Film Festival organised by IAWRT  Chapter India

in association with India Habitat Centre

 

Sona Gahi Pinjara 2Sona Gahi Pinjara 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sona GahiSona Gahi

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SholaySholay

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GadiGadi

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BahaBaha

IAWRT Board Teleconference

Dates: 
30 Jun 2011

 2nd IAWRT Board Teleconference for the year 2011
June 30, 2011, Thursday, 5 pm Manila Time

Agenda Items

Discussant(s)/ In Charge

1.     Call to Order

Olya

2.     Presentation and Approval of the Agenda

Olya

 

3.     Secretary’s Report

a.     Review of and Matters Arising from Minutes of Previous Meeting

b.     Membership Issues

-        Updating and Confirmation of Membership

-        Pending and New Applications

-        Review of Membership Application Process, from Application to Notice of Approval

 

Alina

 

Alina and Secretariat

 

4.     Treasurer’s/Secretariat’s Report

a.     Remittance of Project Funds

b.     Proposals

 

Elizabeth

5.     President’s Report

a.     Updates on 2011 AMS

b.     Prospective Projects

c.     Updates on the Work of the Statutes Committee

d.     Decision on the Prize for the Name the Newsletter

 

Olya

 

 

 

6.     Planning for 34th Biennial Conference

a.     Initial Announcement

b.     Confirmation of IPPTAR, organizational host, and other partners for the Biennial Conference

c.     Draft Program

d.     Budget and Cost of Participation for Paying participants

e.     Proposed Resource Speakers

f.      Proposed Scholars for the Biennial Conference

g.     Logistical Preparations

h.     IAWRT Awards

-        Call for Entries

-        Rules

-        Guidelines for Review of Entries

i.

 

Secretariat, Olya and Gerd Inger

 

 

 

7.     Other Matters

a.     Fokus Program/ Project Application for 2012

 

8.     Adjournment and Determination of Next Board Meeting

Olya

 

Asia Media Summit 2011

Dates: 
24 May 2011 - 25 May 2011

Our very own President, Olya Booyar, has been invited by the Asian Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD) to represent IAWRT and talk about "Gender Mainstreaming in Broadcasting Organizations" at the forthcoming Asia Media Summit on 24-25 May 2011 in Hanoi, Vietnam. Other IAWRT Members, Elizabeth Roxas (Philippines), Moneeza Hashmi (Pakistan), Natalia Ilieva (Malaysia) and Manil Cooray (Malaysia) are also expected to be at the event. For more information on the AMS 2011, please visit http://www.aibd.org.my/ams  

34th Biennial Conference

Dates: 
21 Nov 2011 - 24 Nov 2011

IAWRT 34th Biennial Conference
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 

More details will be released soon. 

64th Annual UN DPI/NGO Conference

Dates: 
3 Sep 2011 - 5 Sep 2011

The 64th Annual UN-DPI/NGO Conference will be held in Bonn, Germany on 3-5 September 2011 with the theme, "Sustainable Societies; Responsive Citizens"

For more details, please see attached info sheet.

 

UN Women Executive Director Michelle Bachelet on the International Women's Day Centennial

video: 

UN Women Executive Director Michelle Bachelet shares a message on the 100th anniversary of International Women's Day. 

International Women's Day

Dates: 
8 Mar 2011

International Women’s Day is celebrated in many countries around the world. It is a day when women are recognized for their achievements without regard to divisions, whether national, ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic or political. It is an occasion for looking back on past struggles and accomplishments, and more importantly, for looking ahead to the untapped potential and opportunities that await future generations of women.

LUNAFEST
FILM FESTIVAL
: TOURING USA & CANADA

Dates: 
1 Oct 2011 - 1 Jun 2012

In the Spotlight this week is the 11th Annual LUNAFEST FILM FESTIVAL, an international touring film festival that honors the talents and stories of women everywhere through a series of inspirational short films. This 90-minute program of films by, for, and about women is shown in more than 150 venues and to 20,000+ attendees throughout the U.S. and Canada. Taking place between October and June, LUNAFEST raises funds and promotes awareness for local women's nonprofit organizations through each screening.


Showcasing films of reflection and whimsy, hope and humor, grace and perseverance, LUNAFEST has become renowned for programming shorts that celebrate women. Their diverse lineups share the stories of women globally in communities large and small and shed light on issues important to women including health, body image, sexuality, spirituality, sports, cultural, and diversity.


LUNAFEST features amateur, student, and aspiring indie women filmmakers from around the world, and has a legacy of featuring some notable rising stars including Courteney Cox's directorial debut in 2009, THE MONDAY BEFORE THANKSGIVING. Exhibiting filmmakers receive a $1,000 USD cash award and the opportunity to attend the LUNAFEST kick-off premiere in downtown San Francisco, as well as local screenings in their area.   UPCOMING DEADLINE
March 1, 2011 - Midway Deadline
Upgraded projects save $5 on this deadline

MISSION AND OBJECTIVE
LUNAFEST is an international festival of short films by, for and about women, showcasing a diverse range of films which embody the unique, humorous, touching, and inspirational roles of women in our local, national, and international communities.
MORE ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
Established in 2000 by LUNA, makers of The Whole Nutrition Bar for Women, LUNAFEST donates 85% of the Festival's profits to local nonprofit organizations, and the remaining 15% to the Breast Cancer Fund. Since its inception, LUNAFEST has raised over $570,000 for worthwhile women's organizations, while raising hope and awareness for the stories of women everywhere.


Alum Lori Bensen (DEAR TALULA) sums it up best, "LUNAFEST changed my life -- it made me realize the power of sharing a story on film is limitless. This beautiful platform gave me the ability to reach out to women, and their response has been extraordinary…the letters, the emails are so heartfelt. To know that my story touched someone so deeply is truly amazing."

Female Filmmakers: for the chance to gain international exposure for your short film while making a difference, submit to LUNAFEST today!

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