Projects

The ultimate goal of the Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) project initiated by IAWRT Cameroon Chapter is eradication of female circumcision in Cameroon, a harmful traditional practice covered by Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW).  It also looks forward to a re-awakening of interest of the media on this form of violence against women.

Project Coordinator:
Olivia Tumanjong
Cameroon Chapter
CRTV BP 1634, Yaounde, Cameroon
otumanjong@yahoo.co.uk

In collaboration with Association of Parents of Disappeared Persons (APDP), the Half-Widows project in Kashmir envisions to produce an animated legal manual that will assist illiterate people to go through the legal proceedings that will enable them to file reports on their missing relatives and to take cases against militaries accountable for the disappearances of their loved ones.

Project Coordinator:
Iffat Fatima
India Chapter
267a,Gulmohar Avenue,Jamia Nagar,New Delhi 110026
+ 91-9818751247
iffatiffat@hotmail.com

The objective of the Anti-Trafficking project in India is to co nduct workshops in remote villages to train community leaders on how to identify the signs of traffickin g and to take preventive mea sures.  This also presents innovative models through dance therapy that will help former sex traders re-integrate in their community.

Project Coordinator:
Ananya Chakrabrti
India Chapter
AA 171A, Salt Lake,Calcutta 700 064, India
00 91(33) 2359 6303
00 91 94326 73737
cinemawoman2004@yahoo.co.in or cinemawoman@gmail.com

IAWRT provides support to its members in producing Short Documentaries. These are inspiring stories produced by women about women and the various issues confronting them at all levels and how they assert their rights and inspire other people in their respective communities. 

To view some of the productions, please click the links below:

SERIES 1: EMPOWERING WOMEN (2009)

1. Seeds of Peace (Cameroon)
2. Inspite of Her Men (India)
3. Bridge of Peace (Kenya)
4. Affected by Inequality (Moldova)
5. Fatmeh (Palestine)
6. Women Making a Difference (Philippines)
7. The Disappeared (South Africa)
8. The Long Journey (Nepal)

SERIES 2: BREAKING THE SILENCE (2010)

1. Pink Hibiscus (New Zealand)
2. A Break Through (Tanzania)
3. No Means No! Without a Consent, It is Rape (Cameroon)
4. Unconventional Soap (Canada)
5. Kadena "Chain" (Philippines)
6. To Kill or To Be Killed (Moldova)
7. This is Delhi, My Love! (India)
8. Stolen Innocense (Kenya)

This scholarship is open to IAWRT professional broadcasters with at least three years experience in radio or television. The scholarship has been created to help the members to develop their professional skills to enable them to meet the increasing pressures on women professionals from political, commercial and technological demands. The emphasis will be in gender studies and media, management skills, program production skills including fundamental skills such as writing, interviewing and presentation, gender and media research projects, including development of training materials.

The Scholarship Committee designated by the Board reviewed the credentials and eligibilities of the scholarship applicants. Among 12 applications from Africa (11) and Asia (1), the Committee arrived at approving 5 successful applicants: 

1. Becky Bissong Tchonko, Cameroon
2. Rebecca Hunde, Ethiopia  
3. Mary Wachuka Wambria, Kenya
4. Maximilla Achieng Onyango, Kenya
5. Sarah Nakibuuka, Uganda 

Kirsten orienting the SecretariatThe IAWRT Secretariat was constituted in March 2010 and officially registered its operations in the Philippines under the country’s Securities and Exchange Commission. Its major functions are defined in the Secretariat Terms of Reference that was approved at the Board Meeting in Manila in August 2010. It will serve as the coordinating body providing administrative, program, information, and communication and networking support to the organization.  The Board remains the highest decision-making body providing direction on planning, financial accountability, programs and activities of the organization.

Coordinating Staff:

Elizabeth Roxas, Head, IAWRT Secretariat
Mimi Ricamunda, Program and Communication Officer
Jeanneath David, Administrative and Finance Officer
Allen Tipones, Administrative Assisstant

Book Launch at 2009 IAWRT Conference

On the second day of the 33rd Biennial Conference on 18 November 2009, IAWRT Vice-President Ms. Racheal Nakitare, Ms Christina Ruhnbro and Gundel Krauss Dahl proudly launched the IAWRT history book “Voices/Pictures”.

This book unfolds the story of how women began to speak in the broadcasting history. When the Dutch radio journalist and economist Lilian van der Goot in the aftermath of World War II brought together colleagues from countries that have been fierce enemies, allies or neutral, she was convinced that a woman's voice can serve a mutual understanding.

IAWRT has grown from these roots into a worldwide network with over 300 members in over 50 countries. This book is a story of sixty years of foresight, struggles and achievements. 

Electronic version of this Book is available at the Publications section of this website.