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Launch of report to promote safety of women journalists
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25 Oct 2026 Launch of report to promote safety of women journalists

Posted at 20:15h in Gender, News by

Join WACC and the Global Alliance on Media and Gender (GAMAG) for the online launch of the report “Engendering national mechanisms for the safety of journalists” on 2 November, the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, at 17:00 CET.

A 5-member panel moderated by WACC gender and communication expert Sarah Macharia will lead a conversation on accountability for gender-based crimes against women journalists, and the roles of the State and Industry in safeguarding through policy and practice.

Stopping violence against women journalists

The report aims to promote the safety of women journalists and to contribute to the UN Plan of Action for the Safety of Journalists and the Issue of Impunity.

In some countries, national mechanisms for the protection of journalists have become an institutional response but have failed to ensure safety for and protect women, notes Macharia. One reason is the lack of a gender perspective in the measures adopted by these mechanisms.

“Engendering National Mechanisms for the Safety of Journalists” presents case studies from three countries with high levels of violence against women journalists: Afghanistan, Iraq, and Mexico. WACC partner CIMAC was involved in research for the Mexico case study.

The report also seeks to advance implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 5 on gender equality, and the Beijing Platform for Action Section J “Women and the Media.” The research was implemented with funding from UNESCO’s International Programme for the Development of Communication.

Unpacking the report

Panelists for the launch event include

  • Aimée Vega Montiel (report editor), National Autonomous University of Mexico, GAMAG chair
  • Andrea Cairola, senior programme specialist with UNESCO’s Freedom of Expression and Safety of Journalists Section
  • Albana Shala, media development expert and human rights defender, GAMAG
  • Jennifer Moreau, vice-president of the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ)
  • Ruchi Kumar, independent journalist and Afghanistan case study researcher
  • (Moderator) Sarah Macharia, GAMAG general secretary and WACC gender and communication consultant

Photo: Engin Akyurt from Pixabay

Flyer for the report launch with title, speakers, bios, and QR code

EVENT

What: Launch of GAMAG report “Engendering national mechanisms for the safety of journalists”

When: Monday 2nd November | 17:00 CET (UTC+1)

Where: Online

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