07 Mar 2019 Better the balance in journalism, better the world
Take part in this year’s International Women’s Day by advocating for gender equality in the news media.
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07 Mar 2019 Meeting explores role of civil society in advancing linguistic rights in the Caribbean
Meeting of project partners across the Caribbean Feb. 25 to 27 reflects on challenges and opportunities around communication rights and linguistic diversity.
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27 Feb 2019 All living beings have right to communicate, says WACC honorary life member
The right to communicate must apply not only to human beings, but all living beings, says the Rev. Dr. Young-cheol Cheon, who was named one of WACC’s 12 honorary life members in 2018....
22 Feb 2019 Communication rights must go beyond freedom of expression, says WACC honorary life member
Acknowledging that “achieving communication rights for all is a long
process,” Julienne Munyaneza says WACC’s work remains as important
today as when it was founded 50 years ago....
20 Feb 2019 ‘God exists, Her Name is Petrunya’ wins Ecumenical Jury prize
A “modern day parable” about a young Macedonian woman who breaks church and patriarchal traditions has won the Ecumenical Jury prize at the 2019 Berlin International Film Festival.
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20 Feb 2019 Guide offers tools on communication, community engagement during disasters
Noting that communication is as critical as food, water, shelter and medicine in a humanitarian crisis, the London-based Communicating with Disaster Affected Communities Network (CDAC) has launched a guide on how to improve people’s access to information and keep them connected during disasters and conflicts....
15 Feb 2019 INTERFILM and SIGNIS pay tribute to Berlinale chief Dieter Kosslick
Two international church film and media organizations presented an honorary award to Dieter Kosslick, renowned director of the Berlin International Film Festival, during an ecumenical reception in Berlin February 10....
12 Feb 2019 Equipping Zimbabwean women, girls with ICT skills to tackle gender issues
The Creative Centre for Communication and Development (CCCD), a WACC partner, has launched a series of training aimed at empowering Zimbabwean women and girls with citizen journalism skills....
08 Feb 2019 Three WACC regional assemblies elect new officers
WACC Latin America, WACC North America and WACC Africa recently elected new Executive Committee members for their regional associations....
06 Feb 2019 Project empowers young Palestinian women to speak up
Twenty-three young Palestinian women activists have strengthened their communication and media skills and increased their knowledge of women rights and freedom of expression following a year-long project, Young Women Advocate for their Rights as Human Rights....