Articles about Mainstream Media
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Using ICT’s to communicate climate change to women
01 December 11 | (1) Comment
Regional relevance: Africa
As decision makers continue to deliberate on the future of the planet, the people most vulnerable global warming remain largely voiceless in the public domain. While mainstream media may sometimes be missing the boat when it comes to giving these voices the spotlight, new media is proving to be an important avenue... [read more]
"I" Stories, the power of the personal
07 June 11
Regional relevance: South Africa
The annual “I” Stories project, initiated by Gender Links in collaboration with partners during Sixteen Days of Activism, invites survivors of gender violence to share their experiences, as part of a workshop and for publication in a booklet and in mainstream media. These stories share women and men’s
real... [read more]
Tell us your story! - Survivors of gender violence
05 November 10
Regional relevance: Southern Africa (SADC)
Gender Links is inviting submissions from women and men across Southern Africa who have survived or been affected by gender violence, or are reformed perpetrators, to tell us their stories as part of this year's 16 Days of Activism on Gender Violence. [read more]
Social media redefining communication in SADC
15 October 10
Regional relevance: Southern Africa (SADC)
The power to define and control messages and ideas has shifted from opinion leaders, government and the mainstream media to individuals and communities through the active and increased use of social media, according to a new media expert. [read more]
All female TV crew programme boosts gender mainstreaming strategy
13 October 10 | (1) Comment
Regional relevance: Southern Africa (SADC)
Women have taken over the television studio at the University of Dar Es Salaam’s School of Journalism and Mass Communication. [read more]
Community radio takes on gender and World Cup
06 May 10
Regional relevance: South Africa
The world’s media eyes will soon squarely focus on South Africa, with millions from across the globe tuning in via multimillion-dollar broadcasts. Yet, even as the international media and big broadcasters move in, and journalists descend from all over the world, in South Africa, like much of Africa, community... [read more]
Speaking out can set you free
25 November 09 | (1) Comment
Regional relevance: South Africa
What do you think of when you see a butterfly? Beautiful colours! Freedom after the struggle to break out of a cocoon! The sky is the limit! Reaching up; reaching out! [read more]
Business women can benefit from media coverage
11 August 08
Regional relevance: Southern Africa (SADC)
When leaders of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) meet this week in Johannesburg for their annual Summit, one of their expected announcements is a regional Free Trade Area. A large amount of media debate is sure to follow, pondering the pros and cons of increasing regional integration, what this... [read more]
Tabloids as gender activists? Research tells another story
08 October 07
Regional relevance: Southern Africa (SADC)
The scene is the quarterly meeting of the South African National Editors Forum (SANEF) in Cape Town in early 2007. The focus is a panel of tabloid editors. A media studies professor has just thrown down the gauntlet, saying in his view tabloids should not even try to masquerade as journalism. He cites the case of a... [read more]
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