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Sister Namibia Magazine Training Tool for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights of Women
07 June 11
Regional relevance: Namibia
There are many cultural practises that deny women agency in making informed and responsible sexual decisions. These practises have a direct influence on women’s bodily autonomy and consequently their lives - having control of a woman’s body and sexuality, means that you have control of the woman. Many cultures... [read more]
Perspectives of Women in the Media on East Africa: Excerpts from East Africa Journalists Association Gender Survey
07 June 11
Regional relevance: Africa
The East Africa Journalists Association (EAJA) conducted a survey in 2008 to assess the situation of women in media in East Africa. The study was based on key gender planning concepts, namely sex and gender, gender equality and gender mainstreaming. Under this project, EAJA sought to encourage gender equality in... [read more]
Case Study: Mauritius Directory of Women Sources
07 June 11
Regional relevance: Mauritius
The Mauritius Directory of Women Sources, which was compiled by Media Watch Organisation-Gender and Media Southern Africa (MWO-GEMSA), is a directory comprising at least five women sources in almost 40 categories, which media can access to improve the numbers of women’s voices and views reflected in coverage. This... [read more]
Inclure les questions de genre dans les enseignements méthodologiques
07 June 11
Regional relevance: Madagascar
Le Département Interdisciplinaire et de Formation Professionnelle (DIFP) est l’un des dix départements de la Faculté des Lettres et Sciences Humaines (FLSH) de l’Université d’Antananarivo. C’est au sein de ce département que l’on a implanté la formation aux médias. Sa structure d’accueil est... [read more]
Gender and Social Media in Southern Africa: How Far Have We Come?
07 June 11
Regional relevance: Africa
This paper provides a broad overview of gender and social media. It tries to demystify this new phenomenon that has improved the way we communicate across the continent. It identifies some of the challenges that continue to hinder marginalised and minority groups from actively participating in the... [read more]
Creating Gender Policies at Capital FM
07 June 11
Regional relevance: Malawi
Capital Radio was launched in March 1999 and is now eleven years old. While it is commonly known that the station operates to a code of ethics and strives to serve the people of Malawi and not any personality, political grouping or special interest group, not much is known about the station’s gender policy. As a... [read more]
Business Unusual training
07 June 11
Regional relevance: Swaziland
This case study seeks to share my experience with the Gender Links Business Unusual training and how it has shaped my appreciation for economic angles in stories. It further looks at the challenges on gender reporting in a country like Swaziland. [read more]
GENDER, MEDIA, DIVERSITY AND CHANGE: TAKING STOCK
07 June 11
Regional relevance: Africa
Gender Links (GL), the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) and the Gender and Media Southern Africa (GEMSA) Network hosted the fourth Southern African Gender and Media Summit. The Summit brought together media practitioners, trainers, gender activists, media regulators and all those who subscribe to the GEMSA... [read more]
Case Study: Score a Goal for Gender Equality!
07 June 11
Regional relevance: South Africa
During the FIFA Soccer 2010 World Cup, Gender Links (GL) and the Gender and Media Diversity Centre (GMDC) spearheaded awareness raising campaigns, publications and seminars around gender and 2010. In line with the SADC Gender Protocol on Gender and Development that sets 28 targets for the achievement of gender... [read more]
Mobilising men all over the country to join in and Support each other: A brother for life
07 June 11
Regional relevance: South Africa
Brothers for Life is a National Campaign targeting men over the age of 30. The initiative has been initiated by Johns Hopkins Health and Education in South Africa (JHHESA), Sonke Gender Justice (Sonke), South African National Aids Council (SANAC) and other key stakeholders. It is aimed at addressing the risks... [read more]
