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The publications database consists of physical and electronic resources in the area of gender and media diversity.
As the GMDC believes in knowledge creation and dissemination, the publications database offers an opportunity for this cycle of creation and communication to transpire. This resource is a collection of contributions from various organizations and individuals across the region. In forming a community of knowledge, the GMDC hopes this will encourage further knowledge development in the region and beyond.
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Fact book for UNFCCC policies on peat carbon emissions
08 June 11
Regional relevance: International
All over the world, precious peatland ecosystems, with a unique nature and beauty are degraded and destroyed. Peatswamp forests in Indonesia are drained and logged; tundra peatlands are affected by global warming and mountain peatlands like in the Himalayas are subject to overgrazing and mining. Contrary to forests,... [read more]
Promoting Gender Equality in Education
27 May 11
Regional relevance: International
This publication was originally designed in 2003 when the Gender in Education Network in Asia-Pacific (GENIA) was established. Few gender in education resources were available at that time, and until the 2006 version, documents were mainly intended to be used by GENIA members, who are representatives (gender focal... [read more]
Getting the Balance Right: gender equality in journalism
23 May 11
Regional relevance: International
This handbook is a timely, illustrated and easy-to-read guide and resource material for journalists. It evolved primarily out of a desire to equip all journalists with more information and understanding of gender issues in their work. It is addressed to media organisations, professional associations and... [read more]
Evolving men: Initial results from the International Men and Gender Equality Survey
19 May 11
Regional relevance: International
The United Nations has called for engaging men and boys in gender equality for at least 15 years. The 1994 International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD, Cairo) affirmed the importance of involving men in improving sexual and reproductive health, and emphasized the need to increase men’s involvement... [read more]
Gender Issues in the Information Society
13 May 11
Regional relevance: International
UNESCO believes that unless gender issues are fully integrated into technology analyses, policy development and programme design, women and men will not benefit equally from ICTs and their applications. In Section 1 the evolution of the international debate on gender and information technology is sketched out.... [read more]
African Media Barometer - Kenya 2009 Report
26 April 11
Regional relevance: Africa
The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung's Southern African Media Project took the initiative together with the Media Institute for Southern Africa (MISA) to start the African Media Barometer in April 2005, a self-assessment exercise done by Africans themselves according to home grown criteria. The project is the first in-depth... [read more]
African Media Barometer - Namibia 2009 Report
20 April 11
Regional relevance: Namibia
The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung's Southern African Media Project took the initiative together with the Media Institute for Southern Africa (MISA) to start the African Media Barometer in April 2005, a self-assessment exercise done by Africans themselves according to home grown criteria. The project is the first in-depth... [read more]
Africa Media Barometer - Tanzania 2009 Report
20 April 11
Regional relevance: Tanzania
The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung's Southern African Media Project took the initiative together with the Media Institute for Southern Africa (MISA) to start the African Media Barometer in April 2005, a self-assessment exercise done by Africans themselves according to home grown criteria. The project is the first in-depth... [read more]
Ending sex and race discrimination in the workplace: Legal intervention that pushes the envelope
13 April 11 | (1) Comment
Regional relevance: International
This report examines the changes to employment policies and practices mandated as part of sex and race employment discrimination litigation. The report is based on the analysis of more than 500 consent decrees (court supervised pre-trial settlements) that were negotiated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity... [read more]
Striking a Balance: Supporting Innovative Ideas Versus Sustaining Basic Needs
12 April 11
Regional relevance: International
The Foundation's 2010 annual report contains an annual message written by President and CEO William S. White, as well as a complete list of grants made in 2010, the Foundation's financial statements for that year, and a list of Trustees and staff. [read more]
