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12 Nov 2019 Ensure safety of women journalists who cover gender-based violence

Women journalists who ethically cover stories about gender-based violence are “human rights defenders in their own right,” and they often face challenges, including misogynistic attacks online and offline, as a result of their work, says Sarah Macharia, Global Media Monitoring Project (GMMP) coordinator and WACC...

05 Nov 2019 Women’s role in peace process must be recognized by news media, says WACC

Posted at 10:56h in Africa, Gender, Gender and media: Challenges and opportunities in the post 2015 era, News 0 Comments

Women continue to be excluded from peace and political processes, despite a UN resolution adopted nearly two decades ago, which acknowledged that armed conflicts disproportionately affect their health, safety and human rights, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres acknowledged in an open debate October 29. “Change is...

25 Oct 2019 WACC, other NGOs urge UN to address issues around women, peace and security

Posted at 10:30h in Gender, News, Peace 0 Comments

WACC Global has joined more than 400 civil society organizations from 94 countries in signing an open letter urging all UN member states to give their full support to the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda by prioritizing five key issues, including gender equality. “As non-governmental organizations dedicated...

17 Oct 2019 GMMP receives award for advancing role of women in the news

Posted at 10:45h in Gender, Media and Gender Monitor, News 0 Comments

WACC’s Global Media Monitoring Project (GMMP) received the Donald H. McGannon Award today and its global coordinator, Sarah Macharia, described it as an affirmation of the project, the network of volunteers, and the movement for gender equality....

30 Jul 2019 WACC project among award recipients at 2019 Parker Lecture

Posted at 12:44h in Gender, Media and Gender Monitor, News 0 Comments

The Global Media Monitoring Project (GMMP), WACC’s flagship initiative since 1995, will receive the Donald H. McGannon Award at the United Church of Christ’s 37th annual Everett C. Parker Ethics in Telecommunications Lecture and Awards Breakfast October 17, in Washington,...

16 Jul 2019 GMMP seeks country coordinators for parts of Asia and Eastern Europe

Posted at 09:17h in Gender, News 2 Comments

The Global Media Monitoring Project (GMMP), scheduled for 2020, is still in need of volunteer national coordinators for several countries in Asia and Eastern Europe.

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12 Jun 2019 GMMP findings have global impact and influence

Posted at 16:06h in Gender, Media and Gender Monitor, News 0 Comments

In the lead up to the next GMMP in 2020, we look back at some news and feature articles, as well as studies that have used the project's compelling findings....

07 Jun 2019 Women’s college helps promote gender equality in the Philippines via media monitor

Posted at 09:09h in Gender, News, WACC Asia 0 Comments

Lynda Garcia, the Global Media Monitoring Project’s (GMMP) national coordinator for the Philippines, describes the participation of Miriam College’s department of communication as a “fulfilling and exciting experience” for students and faculty.

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30 May 2019 ‘An inspirational story of grassroots volunteers’

Posted at 10:10h in Gender, Media and Gender Monitor, News, WACC North America 0 Comments

The #MeToo movement has “brought to light some of the gender violence directed against women,” and Glory Dharmaraj wonders whether this would have an effect on the Global Media Monitoring Project (GMMP) in 2020. ...

28 May 2019 Students gain awareness, contribute to change via gender & media monitor

Posted at 09:29h in Gender, News 0 Comments

The Global Media Monitoring Project (GMMP) has become a “reference point” for Claudia Padovani’s teaching, research and advocacy activities in Italy....