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Women in the Media

The media are potentially powerful channels of information in a society. The messages they transmit can change or reinforce social mores and behaviours, and mobilize citizens to take progressive actions. While, ideally, the media should strive for accuracy and impartiality, in reality there are often imbalances in coverage, including in terms of women and their perspectives. Women politicians, for example, may be under-represented in news before and after elections. 

How the 'System of Beauty' Hurts Female Politicians

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April 9, 2013

How the 'System of Beauty' Hurts Female Politicians

Talking about their looks makes women running for office seem less competent, less effective, and less qualified -- even when it's just praise and compliments.
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Talking about their looks makes women running for office seem less competent, less effective, and less qualified -- even when it's just praise and compliments.

Perceptions on Gender Equity: Measuring the Security & Political Implications for Nigeria

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March 22, 2013

Perceptions on Gender Equity: Measuring the Security & Political Implications for Nigeria

The role of perception in the dominant discourse cannot be underplayed considering the security and political implications.

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The role of perception in the dominant discourse cannot be underplayed considering the security and political implications.

Women in politics and decision making positions

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June 6, 2011

Women in politics and decision making positions

Political party manifestos are a strategy to ensure women representation in all the political party structures. This is evident in manifesto of The African National Congress Party as an example.

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Political party manifestos are a strategy to ensure women representation in all the political party structures. This is evident in manifesto of The African National Congress Party as an example.

Election Coverage from a Gender Perspective: A Media Monitoring Manual

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May 31, 2011

Election Coverage from a Gender Perspective: A Media Monitoring Manual

This manual presents a methodological tool for monitoring media coverage during election campaigns. It focuses on a gender perspective using objective and verifiable information, and is based on experiences of six Latin American institutions.

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This manual presents a methodological tool for monitoring media coverage during election campaigns. It focuses on a gender perspective using objective and verifiable information, and is based on experiences of six Latin American institutions.

Women in Arab media: present but not heard

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March 16, 2010

Women in Arab media: present but not heard

Dr. Leila Nicolas Rahbani provides an in-depth report and analysis on the state of Arab women in the media in the Middle East and North Africa.

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Dr. Leila Nicolas Rahbani provides an in-depth report and analysis on the state of Arab women in the media in the Middle East and North Africa.

Code of Ethics for Namibian Media

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March 1, 2010

Code of Ethics for Namibian Media

The "Code of Ethics" for the Namibian Media covers a number of subjects, such as accurate reporting, corrections, right of reply, the definition of public interests, the protection of privacy, and more.

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The "Code of Ethics" for the Namibian Media covers a number of subjects, such as accurate reporting, corrections, right of reply, the definition of public interests, the protection of privacy, and more.

IDEA draft Code of conduct on media and elections

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March 1, 2010

IDEA draft Code of conduct on media and elections

The purpose of this code of conduct is to address the areas where all three sets of ethical standards overlap. The mass media are increasingly recognised as playing a crucial role in free and democratic elections.

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The purpose of this code of conduct is to address the areas where all three sets of ethical standards overlap. The mass media are increasingly recognised as playing a crucial role in free and democratic elections.

Iraq: Code for Media during Elections

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March 1, 2010

Iraq: Code for Media during Elections

This Code for Media during Elections (the “Code”) regulates specific activities by the Media during the Campaign Period, as such terms are defined herein.

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This Code for Media during Elections (the “Code”) regulates specific activities by the Media during the Campaign Period, as such terms are defined herein.

Summary of the E-discussion on Role of Media and Technology for Women in Politics (14-23 December 2009)

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January 25, 2010

Summary of the E-discussion on Role of Media and Technology for Women in Politics (14-23 December 2009)

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