The International Federation of Journalists’ gender expert tells us about the specifics of their new project “Rewriting the story: Gender, media and politics,” what sexist question a famous German politician was asked that shocked her the most, and how she sees the future of gender equality in the news.
Business and Finance are the Least Inclusive Sections in the News
Women are underrepresented in the news, especially in economy-related stories. Here are the big picture numbers you need.
Annette Young on Journalism, Gender and War
She is a news anchor at France 24 and the host and creator of “The 51 Percent”. In a new episode of “Peer-to-Peer”, Annette Young shares her views on women’s representation in conflict-related stories.
Women are often forgotten or excluded from decision-making spaces. Yet when they are present, it does make a difference. The proof is in the data.
Laura Aumeer: “If We Don’t Include Women, We Miss Out on Half the Expertise in the World”
The Europe-Asia department director at Conciliation Resources says women play an essential, but often under-recognized, role in peacebuilding. She gets into the why and the how, and shares some resources and tips for sharper, more inclusive conflict-related stories.
Osprey Orielle Lake: “There Is a Real Lack in Gender Reporting on the Climate Crisis”
The founder of Women’s Earth and Climate Action Network International shares her COP27 expectations and hopes, and a few resources to better tackle the gender angle when covering climate stories.
