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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. 

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The Good Malaysian Woman: Ethnicity, Religion, Politics Exhibition

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The Good Malaysian Woman: Ethnicity, Religion, Politics Exhibition

THE exhibition, 'The Good Malaysian Woman: Ethnicity, Religion, Politics', is being organised by the All Women's Action Society (AWAM) and Interpr8 Art Space.

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Unseeing Eyes: Media Coverage and Gender in Latin American Elections

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May 7, 2014

Unseeing Eyes: Media Coverage and Gender in Latin American Elections

In a society where mass media is the main venue for political information and electoral competition, limited visibility during a campaign can be challenging to a candidate and limit the possibilities of being elected.

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In a society where mass media is the main venue for political information and electoral competition, limited visibility during a campaign can be challenging to a candidate and limit the possibilities of being elected.

Gender-Sensitive Media: A Voluntary Code of Ethics

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May 6, 2014

Gender-Sensitive Media: A Voluntary Code of Ethics

The purpose of this Code of Ethics is to help individual journalists, media persons, management and owners of media houses to promote gender justice in their organizational policies as well as in their professions to become better at their work, by accepting and applying an estab
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The purpose of this Code of Ethics is to help individual journalists, media persons, management and owners of media houses to promote gender justice in their organizational policies as well as in their professions to become better at their work, by accepting and applying an estab
December 31, 2013
Women parliamentarians, public image, and the media in Algeria — fostering respectful connections

The National Democratic Institute (NDI) has been working to strengthen political parties, civil society, media and other key democratic institutions in Algeria since 1997.

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June 11, 2013
Radio shows raise profile of women aspirants in Kenya

In Kenya’s male-dominated political landscape, women face many barriers to political participation, especially when seeking elective office.

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Want a Female Candidate to Lose An Election? Talk About Her Appearance

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April 19, 2013

Want a Female Candidate to Lose An Election? Talk About Her Appearance

A study by the Women's Media Center (WMC) suggests that any and all descriptions of a woman candida

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A study by the Women's Media Center (WMC) suggests that any and all descriptions of a woman candida

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.

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