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
'States have a responsibility to promote zero tolerance'
Women refugees: leaders and resilient problem solvers, not victims
IAWRT's Displacement and Resilience documentary, is now being screened, stimulating discussion on refugees and the IAWRT global film making model which facilitates local control over the telling of stories.
'Hate speech may have gained a foothold, but it is now on notice ...
and we will never stop confronting it," promised United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres.
He was speaking at the launch of the UN Strategy and Plan of Action on Hate Speech in June.
The 22nd Flying Broom Film Festival in Ankara, Turkey
Nupur Basu reports on the success of the stand-alone feminist film festival, despite the loss of government funding for the May event.
Courage in Journalism an Imperative in a Climate of Fear
Call for vigorous support for free and independent media and the defence of press freedom as it continues to decline around the world.
IAWRT 2019 documentary honoured at South Asian Short Film Festival.
The fesitval is run by the Federation of Film Societies of India in Kolkata, and IAWRT's 2019 film won the P K Nair Critics’ Award for the best documentary.
Her Africa! Film Screenings:
From South Africa our chapter is building a “movement dedicated to the promotion and celebration of African Women Filmmakers and building a cultural institution that will empower her to position herself most powerfully” through HER Africa monthly film screenings in Johannesburg.
Josephine Mirembe Nkuubi from the IAWRT- Kenya has stepped up to the challenge of portraying the ability of people with disability.
Her short film, Sign My Order, is a finalist in the Focus On Ability Short Film Festival awards based in Australia.
26 - 28 August 2019 ♦ Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. – formerly known as the United Nations Department of Public Information / Non-Governmental Organizations Conference – The conference is the organization’s premier event for civil society.
'Hate speech may have gained a foothold, but it is now on notice ...
and we will never stop confronting it," promised United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres.
He was speaking at the launch of the UN Strategy and Plan of Action on Hate Speech in June.
The 22nd Flying Broom Film Festival in Ankara, Turkey
Nupur Basu reports on the success of the stand-alone feminist film festival, despite the loss of government funding for the May event.
The first legally binding global convention to addresses gender-based violence and harassment in the world of work has been adopted by the International Labour Organisation.
By Maryam Bahar Sadat
A ceremony held in Kabul has marked the completion of IAWRT Afghanistan's (AWRT-K) seven-month project to enhance the skills and influence of women journalists
3-6 June 2019 | Vancouver, Canada. Organsers say #WD2019 7 thousand delegates are expected to dscuss gender equality and the health and rights of girls and women in the 21st century.
A busy start to 2019 has seen IAWRT members turning ther attenton to localised and global strategies to further the impact of women in media of all types. This presentaton takes us through some of the efforts so far.
Courage in Journalism an Imperative in a Climate of Fear
Call for vigorous support for free and independent media and the defence of press freedom as it continues to decline around the world.
