Gender Links aims to build on and leverage cutting edge research work that has had a catalytic effect in transforming gender relations in and through the media.
GL in partnership with the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) conducted the first ever Gender and Media Baseline Study (GMBS) in the region. The GMBS has led to several innovative research and initiatives including:
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Women still missing from top media posts
19 August 09 | (0) Comments
Regional relevance: Regional
Johannesburg, 18 August; Almost a year to the day since the adoption of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Protocol on Gender and Development, the region has the first comprehensive picture of the gender make-up of the region’s media. Based on findings from 126 media houses and representing 23, 678... [read more]
Sexual harassment still rampant in newsrooms
14 August 09 | (0) Comments
One of the thorniest and most uncomfortable workplace issues in media houses is sexual harassment. Recent research released by Gender Links, a South African non-governmental organisation, suggests that sexual harassment continues to be a problem in Southern African media houses. Glass Ceilings: Women and Men in... [read more]
Women still hitting glass ceiling in media
04 August 09 | (0) Comments
Regional relevance: Regional
Johannesburg, 4 August; Gertrude Makhafola has been a journalist at the Sowetan for two years. She first joined AVUSA Limited as an intern, started at Business Day, then moved to Sowetan Business and finally to cover general news. Makhafola is passionate about journalism, “I love being a journalist,” she says.... [read more]
Women make a difference in media
04 August 09 | (0) Comments
It is late afternoon in Namibia and a current affairs programme at Base FM is about to go on air. Namibian singing sensation Stella Kavendjii breezes in unannounced, baby in her arms, and does an impromptu interview on her new album about HIV and AIDS. Such is the homely atmosphere at this woman-led community radio... [read more]
Media essential to fifty percent women in leadership by 2015
31 October 08 | (0) Comments
Regional relevance: DRC
With elections in 10 countries over the next three years, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) has the opportunity to make great strides towards increasing the numbers of women in parliaments and other key decision-making posts in national government structures. How women politicians and media relate to... [read more]
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