09 Jul 2019 Narrow the gaps! The United Nations is listening
UN meetings are often bureaucratic. This one has a sense of urgency.
With its rather dull title, the UN High-Level...
UN meetings are often bureaucratic. This one has a sense of urgency.
With its rather dull title, the UN High-Level...
The growing trend of shrinking civic spaces around the world is likely to end or reverse progress towards reducing inequality, ensuring inclusion, and achieving a sustainable...
Olivia Michael – an incoming third year student this fall at the University of Toronto, where she is pursuing a double major in health studies and sociology – has joined WACC for...
Program managers Sarah Macharia and Lorenzo Vargas will represent WACC at the 2019 International Association for Media and Communication Research (IAMCR) Conference, scheduled July 7 to 11, in Madrid....
From tightening an antenna to changing a busted fuse, 24 Nepalese community radio technicians received a hands-on workshop on radio maintenance and repair organized by Indigenous Community Radio Network (ICRN), a WACC partner....
A Queen's University student with a keen interest in the intersection of development, communications and human rights, said she is wrapping up her internship at WACC with a newfound understanding of communication rights...
A WACC-supported project involving an Indigenous community radio in Chiapas, Mexico, has resulted in the production of 12 programmes on topics such as women’s rights, Indigenous rights and heritage, communication rights, land...
Today, June 20, is World Refugee Day and WACC is calling on communicators to “create greater awareness among the public” about the plight of displaced people, migrants and refugees worldwide and how...
Twelve women and 12 men from 10 community and Indigenous radio stations in the states of Oaxaca and Hidalgo, Mexico, have taken part in a WACC-supported media training that left many...
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....
The impact of the Global Media Monitoring Project (GMMP) cannot be overstated, says journalist-activist Amie Joof....
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.
...WACC and the World Council of Churches (WCC) are hosting the screening of Fe en la Resistencia (Faith in the Resistance Movement), a documentary on the role of churches and faith communities...
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)...
The Global Media Monitoring Project (GMMP) has become a “reference point” for Claudia Padovani’s teaching, research and advocacy activities in Italy....
For Hillary Nicholson, the Global Media Monitoring Project (GMMP) has provided useful data that has helped her organization, WMW-Jamaica (formerly Women’s Media Watch) in its advocacy and training of gender/media activists....
WACC’s recently elected global President, Embert Charles, has assumed his role at the head of the organization's new Board of Directors. The Board will serve a four-year term 2019-2023....
WACC will be featured in the highly-anticipated DW Global Media Forum scheduled May 27-28 in Bonn, Germany.
...Every five years since 1995, the Global Media Monitoring Project (GMMP) has counted on hundreds of volunteers around the world to take a “snapshot” of their country’s media to see how men...
Following the election of Embert Charles as WACC President and Stephen Brown as WACC Treasurer, a new Board of Directors has been appointed commencing June 1, 2019 for a four-year term.
...The 1/2019 issue of Media Development goes in search of the missing Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) that “underpins all the other SDGs.”...
Stephen Brown will serve another term as treasurer of WACC.
WACC’s Board of Directors named Brown as treasurer from 2019 to 2023. He served in the same capacity from 2015-2019....
Preparations are underway for the 2020 Global Media Monitoring Project (GMMP), the largest and longest-running research and advocacy initiative on gender equality in the world’s news media....
Eldorado, a brutally honest documentary, reveals the hidden dimensions of what has become a universal tragedy.
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Forced displacements and migration have become “inescapable” in today’s world and media must not only find responsible ways of reporting about these issues, but also help “guarantee future coexistence in a diverse society,”...
Today, May 3, is World Press Freedom Day, and WACC is calling on all individuals to support and promote independent and diverse media....
WACC members have elected the organization’s next president, who comes from its Caribbean Region.
The Global Media Monitoring Project (GMMP) logo – with figures of a woman reading the news from a desktop computer and a man reading a newspaper while perched on a globe – has...
Will you help make the 2020 Global Media Monitoring (GMMP) possible?
Please consider donating to the GMMP’s campaign via Fundly, a crowdfunding site for online fundraising....
The Communication Foundation for Asia (CFA), a WACC partner, held a forum and talkathon on fake news, cyberbullying and other issues affecting social media April 10 in Sta. Mesa, Manila....
WACC’s vision of “Communication for all,” means that its purpose is “to disturb the conscience of the world by being critical, opening up dialogue and creating greater understanding,” says General Secretary Philip Lee....
A human rights NGO has published a guide for reporting on Argentina’s memory, truth and justice process amid “alarming” efforts to deny or downplay abuses committed during the country’s military dictatorship.
...WACC Europe has elected a new Regional Executive Committee (REC) during its once-every-four-years Assembly, held as part of as joint seminar organised with the Conference of European Churches from 10-12 April in Helsinki...
Truth, human dignity and non-violence are three universal principles that ought to “shape and define communication rights in a divided world,” said Philip Lee, general secretary of the World Association for Christian Communication...
Information manipulation or the so-called “weaponization of social media” has been the subject of many discussions and studies in recent years. Even military experts have weighed in, saying Facebook, Twitter and YouTube –...
About 50 Christian communicators are expected to gather April 10-12 in Helsinki to address the global phenomena of hate speech and disinformation.
...Do you have a passion for either gender equality, women’s rights, human rights, or ethical journalism? Are you curious about how to unpack and analyze media content from a gender perspective?
...The purchase of a 300-watt transmitter and the construction of a radio cabin, recording studio and antenna has allowed Radio Tzinaka, a community radio station in Tzinacapan, in Mexico’s...
WACC Caribbean, WACC’s regional association in the Caribbean, held its General Assembly on February 27, 2019....
Since 1970, WACC has published Media Development, a quarterly journal that has examined critical issues about the role of communications in promoting social justice worldwide....
Living in a post-truth era, where people disregard facts or cherry-pick those that bolster their own beliefs, is the biggest challenge facing communication rights of people around the world, says Piet Halma,...
Newar Indigenous peoples displaced by a road expansion in Bhaktapur Municipality, Kathmandu Valley, have been promised compensation by the Nepalese government as a result of the local community’s activism, including a sustained public...
The shrinking space for civil society, increasing religious fundamentalism and the rise of far-right populism around the world are major developments that hinder people’s right to communicate, says Dr. Musimbi Kanyoro, one of...
When the most devastating flood in Bihar’s history came in 1987, Renu Devi recalled that the rampaging waters and landslides had swept away people who were sleeping, along with their beds....
The global commitment to end gender inequality will not advance unless attention is also given to achieving gender parity in media and communication, WACC’s Sarah Macharia told a high-level dialogue at the 63rd...
Take part in this year’s International Women’s Day by advocating for gender equality in the news media.
...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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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...
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....
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.
...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...
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....
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....
WACC Latin America, WACC North America and WACC Africa recently elected new Executive Committee members for their regional associations....
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...
The World Association of Christian Communication (WACC) is launching a new communication initiative on the border of Venezuela and Colombia to improve access to information and intercultural dialogue for migrants and their host...
Portfolio includes revitalising WACC’s public profile, partnerships in Europe, as well as ongoing governance and membership issues.
...To authorize the corporate restructuring of the Corporation.
...Engaging in dialogue about joint priorities in the areas of sustainable development, humanitarian assistance, and human rights advocacy.
...WACC’s take on the world of digital communications and social media.
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Forum highlights innovation and power shifts.
A rapidly changing world demands new thinking and new solutions.
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New entrants in the WACC hall of fame.
...Notice of the Meeting of Members of WACC Canada on Monday, 25 June 2018....
The World Association for Christian Communication (WACC) marked its 50th anniversary with a symposium on 14 May exploring new challenges in the field of communication for social change.
...WACC pursues its vision of a world in which people are free to speak up for human rights.
...The World Association for Christian Communication (WACC) is an international non-governmental organization that promotes communication as a basic human right, essential to people’s dignity and community. WACC advocates full access...
Ordinary resolutions and special resolutions to be put before Members.
...The courage of one person to fight against sexual abuse in a war-torn country.
...The proportion of stories that clearly challenge gender stereotypes has hardly changed since 2005.
...Certificate to be awarded by ITU Secretary-General on March 20.
...Community radio stations promote democratic participation by enabling marginalized people to exercise their rights....
2018 – A great time to be part of WACC!...
Honesty and trust underpin WACC's advocacy of communication rights.
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WACC General Secretary, Rev. Dr Karin Achtelstetter, to take on new position....
Communication rights are crucial to civil society in Africa and the Middle East.
...International Migrants Day 18 December 2017.
...WACC urges members and partners to stand by oppressed and marginalised peoples.
...A tool for understanding where governments are succeeding and failing in their duty to promote and protect people's communication rights.
...WACC event takes next step in news coverage of migration.
...Media play a significant role in perpetuating and challenging social norms.
...Millions of children around the world do not enjoy the basic right to communicate.
...Call for European news media to end invisibility of refugees and migrants.
...Collective memory is now digitally mediated.
...Communicating peace involves the right to memory.
...Communicating climate justice effectively is a key part of the struggle post-COP23.
...UNESCO conference in Jamaica focuses on education and transformation....
Consultation in Costa Rica focuses on “Communication and Social Change: Beyond the SDGs”.
...On International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, WACC calls for greater solidarity with the world’s poor.
...Journalists attacked in Algeria while promoting local language and media.
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New station dedicated to Lumad stories, news reports, alternative music and advocacy songs.
...International Literacy Day (8 September 2017) is promoting “Literacy in a digital world”.
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A new mother attends a culturally sensitive counselling session at the Jose Domingo De Obaldia Hospital in David, Panama. Photo courtesy of UNFPA/Guadalupe Valdes. A key component of communications rights is recognition...
Digital platforms and social media need to demonstrate reliability, transparency, and legitimacy.
...In celebration of his 70th birthday, the 44 year-old study centre has been renamed the Msgr. Patrick Anthony Folk Research Centre.
Participants at a workshop to help build the capacity of Indigenous women broadcasters and sector leaders, held in Kathmandu, Nepal, by WACC and Cultural Survival partner Radio Kairan. Photo Credit: Cultural Survival On...
Study and discussion programme inspires international students.
...An important tool for promoting the rule of law, fighting corruption and ensuring other rights.
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