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Safety of women journalists and the issue of impunity: report of UN secretary general 2017

Safety of women journalists and the issue of impunity: report of UN secretary general 2017

Women journalists routinely face gender-based violence in the workplace and the field, online and offline, and there has been an increase in this violence in recent years. This report from the UN secretary general describes the current situation pertaining to women journalists, sets out the applicable international law, provides an account of initiatives in this area, and suggests ways to strengthening the safety of women journalists.

Two half centuries in journalism

Two half centuries in journalism

By Laxmi Murthy On June 10, 2017, the Bangalore chapter of the Network of Women in the Media-India felicitated Gita Aravamudan and Sakuntala Narasimhan on their completion of 50 years each in the field of journalism. Feisty and brimming with passion for her craft,...

NWM-Kerala meet in Kochi

By Renu Ramanathan On 14 August 2005 seven NWMI members met in Kochi, Ernakulam. The meeting discussed: The proposal to hold joint programmes with Chetana Media Institute, Thrissur for screenings/discussions in Kochi and other centres The possibility of organising...