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
Mentees can apply for help in diverse ways–with a research paper, a particular project (such as a film at the editing stage), early career skill development, etc.
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.
Brazilian fact-checker Natália Leal and Czech investigative reporter Pavla Holcová to be honored on Nov. 9
She joined 37 journalists across US and Asia. Among them, 16 form the Asia cohort. Six were selected from the Philippines.
IAWRT India chapter member launches self-titled online programme
50 mentees take part in the Fourth Edition of the Female Journalists Mentorship Programme
By Mercy Njoroge
On press freedom, ‘information as a public good’ and misinformation and disinformation
One Boat is a forum page that is a library of hundreds of live and recorded contemplations, meditations, and interviews.
On press freedom, ‘information as a public good’ and misinformation and disinformation
One Boat is a forum page that is a library of hundreds of live and recorded contemplations, meditations, and interviews.
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
