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...
08 Jul 2019 SDGs bound to fail without civil society, access to information
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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...
05 Jul 2019 WACC welcomes new summer intern
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...
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03 Jul 2019 WACC to send delegates to Madrid conference on communication, technology & human dignity
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....
02 Jul 2019 Nepalese Indigenous radio technicians become more handy
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....
28 Jun 2019 Queen’s University student grateful for ‘diverse’ internship experience at WACC
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...
25 Jun 2019 Chiapas community radio promotes communication rights, Indigenous self-determination
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...
20 Jun 2019 WACC urges communicators to raise awareness about refugees, migrants on World Refugee Day
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...
19 Jun 2019 ‘A new way of doing radio’ in Oaxaca and Hidalgo
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...
12 Jun 2019 GMMP findings have global impact and influence
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....
11 Jun 2019 Global Media Monitoring Project findings ‘serve humanity’
The impact of the Global Media Monitoring Project (GMMP) cannot be overstated, says journalist-activist Amie Joof....
07 Jun 2019 Women’s college helps promote gender equality in the Philippines via media monitor
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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04 Jun 2019 WACC and World Council of Churches co-sponsor screening of Fe en la Resistencia
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...
30 May 2019 ‘An inspirational story of grassroots volunteers’
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)...
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28 May 2019 Students gain awareness, contribute to change via gender & media monitor
The Global Media Monitoring Project (GMMP) has become a “reference point” for Claudia Padovani’s teaching, research and advocacy activities in Italy....
23 May 2019 Media monitor through gender lens: It’s all about the data
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....
21 May 2019 WACC renews its governance structure and vision
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....
21 May 2019 WACC to host panel on migrants at DW Global Media Forum
WACC will be featured in the highly-anticipated DW Global Media Forum scheduled May 27-28 in Bonn, Germany.
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16 May 2019 GMMP: ‘Real-world research, with real-world impact’
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...
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16 May 2019 WACC announces new board of directors
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.
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15 May 2019 ‘Missing SDG’ is theme of latest Media Development journal
The 1/2019 issue of Media Development goes in search of the missing Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) that “underpins all the other SDGs.”...
10 May 2019 Board names Stephen Brown WACC treasurer
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....
08 May 2019 Embert Charles to deliver talk on Saint Lucia’s traditions, Kwéyòl language
Embert Charles, WACC president-elect, is scheduled to deliver a talk on the Kwéyòl language on Thursday, May 9, in Toronto.
Charles was invited by York University in his capacity...
08 May 2019 Gender representation project launches campaign page
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....
06 May 2019 Human Rights Award 2018 goes to Eldorado
Eldorado, a brutally honest documentary, reveals the hidden dimensions of what has become a universal tragedy.
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03 May 2019 European media a ‘double-edged sword’ when reporting on migrants, refugees
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,”...
03 May 2019 WACC urges global support for press freedom
Today, May 3, is World Press Freedom Day, and WACC is calling on all individuals to support and promote independent and diverse media....
02 May 2019 Embert Charles named new WACC President
WACC members have elected the organization’s next president, who comes from its Caribbean Region.
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01 May 2019 GMMP logo gets a makeover
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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...
30 Apr 2019 Help make GMMP 2020 a success: Give today!
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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....
24 Apr 2019 Manila-based NGO tackles fake news, cyberbullying
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....
23 Apr 2019 WACC 2018 report highlights past accomplishments, future challenges
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....
16 Apr 2019 Human rights NGO publishes communicator’s guide to Argentina’s memory, truth and justice process
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.
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12 Apr 2019 WACC Europe elects new Regional Executive Committee
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...
12 Apr 2019 Shrinking public spaces compound challenges posed by digital era
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...
05 Apr 2019 WACC must discern its role in addressing ‘weaponization of information’
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 –...
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03 Apr 2019 European Christian communicators’ assembly to tackle hate speech, fake news
About 50 Christian communicators are expected to gather April 10-12 in Helsinki to address the global phenomena of hate speech and disinformation.
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02 Apr 2019 Global Media Monitoring Project 2020 needs volunteers
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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?
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26 Mar 2019 Indigenous radio increases reach in Puebla, Mexico
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...
22 Mar 2019 WACC’s Caribbean Regional Association Elects New Executive Committee
WACC Caribbean, WACC’s regional association in the Caribbean, held its General Assembly on February 27, 2019....
20 Mar 2019 WACC e-book compiles editorials on critical issues facing communications & social justice
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....
20 Mar 2019 Post-truth era threatens communication rights
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,...
19 Mar 2019 Newar radio campaign helps push gov’t to compensate those affected by Kathmandu road expansion
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...
15 Mar 2019 Shrinking democratic space, rise of far-right populism threaten communication rights
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...
14 Mar 2019 ‘New window’ opens for Delhi’s migrant women, girls
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....
13 Mar 2019 Media key to achieving gender equality, WACC tells Commission on Status of Women dialogue
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...
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...
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...
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....
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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...
01 Feb 2019 WACC initiative responds to growing Venezuelan migration to Colombia
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...
07 Jan 2019 WACC appoints Sara Speicher as Deputy General Secretary
Portfolio includes revitalising WACC’s public profile, partnerships in Europe, as well as ongoing governance and membership issues.
...19 Nov 2018 Special meeting of WACC members
To authorize the corporate restructuring of the Corporation.
...02 Nov 2018 ACT Alliance reaffirms commitment to gender justice
Engaging in dialogue about joint priorities in the areas of sustainable development, humanitarian assistance, and human rights advocacy.
...09 Oct 2018 Feel free to comment!
WACC’s take on the world of digital communications and social media.
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17 Jul 2018 Digital inclusion and community voices in humanitarian work
Forum highlights innovation and power shifts.
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25 Jun 2018 Communication researchers highlight sustainability
A rapidly changing world demands new thinking and new solutions.
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22 Jun 2018 WACC proudly names 12 new Honorary Life Members
New entrants in the WACC hall of fame.
...31 May 2018 Notice of WACC Canada Meeting of Members
Notice of the Meeting of Members of WACC Canada on Monday, 25 June 2018....
15 May 2018 WACC at 50: Communication advances intensify the need for rights
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.
...07 May 2018 WACC publishes its annual report for 2017
WACC pursues its vision of a world in which people are free to speak up for human rights.
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27 Apr 2018 WACC Opens Call for Summer Internship in Toronto
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...
26 Apr 2018 WACC UK Annual General Meeting 2018
Ordinary resolutions and special resolutions to be put before Members.
...16 Apr 2018 Human Rights Award 2017 goes to Maman Colonelle
The courage of one person to fight against sexual abuse in a war-torn country.
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06 Mar 2018 Press for Progress on gender equality in the media
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The proportion of stories that clearly challenge gender stereotypes has hardly changed since 2005.
...27 Feb 2018 WSIS recognizes WACC’s communication work
Certificate to be awarded by ITU Secretary-General on March 20.
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13 Feb 2018 Join WACC in celebrating World Radio Day 2018
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Community radio stations promote democratic participation by enabling marginalized people to exercise their rights....
02 Feb 2018 2018 – A great time to be part of WACC!
2018 – A great time to be part of WACC!...
18 Jan 2018 Evidence-based journalism vs. sleepwalking into censorship
Honesty and trust underpin WACC's advocacy of communication rights.
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12 Jan 2018 WACC plans for new leadership in 2018
WACC General Secretary, Rev. Dr Karin Achtelstetter, to take on new position....
10 Jan 2018 School highlights displacement, dialogue and peace building
Communication rights are crucial to civil society in Africa and the Middle East.
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16 Dec 2017 Enabling migrants and refugees to speak for themselves
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International Migrants Day 18 December 2017.
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08 Dec 2017 Communication rights underlie peace and social justice
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WACC urges members and partners to stand by oppressed and marginalised peoples.
...07 Dec 2017 New way of measuring freedom of expression launched
A tool for understanding where governments are succeeding and failing in their duty to promote and protect people's communication rights.
...05 Dec 2017 Media experts discuss how to improve refugee reporting
WACC event takes next step in news coverage of migration.
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23 Nov 2017 End media sexism to counter gender violence!
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Media play a significant role in perpetuating and challenging social norms.
...20 Nov 2017 Children are active communicators
Millions of children around the world do not enjoy the basic right to communicate.
...16 Nov 2017 Report urges media to change refugee narrative
Call for European news media to end invisibility of refugees and migrants.
...15 Nov 2017 Media and memory is theme of WACC journal
Collective memory is now digitally mediated.
...09 Nov 2017 Remembering all who suffer in conflict and war
Communicating peace involves the right to memory.
...07 Nov 2017 Telling human stories about climate change
Communicating climate justice effectively is a key part of the struggle post-COP23.
...20 Oct 2017 WACC promotes gender awareness in media and information literacy
UNESCO conference in Jamaica focuses on education and transformation....
20 Oct 2017 Keeping WACC’s ear to the ground
Consultation in Costa Rica focuses on “Communication and Social Change: Beyond the SDGs”.
...16 Oct 2017 Hearing the voices of the world’s poor
On International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, WACC calls for greater solidarity with the world’s poor.
...22 Sep 2017 Language rights are still under threat
Journalists attacked in Algeria while promoting local language and media.
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19 Sep 2017 Filipino Indigenous people’s radio goes on air
New station dedicated to Lumad stories, news reports, alternative music and advocacy songs.
...07 Sep 2017 Digital literacy is vital to today’s societies
International Literacy Day (8 September 2017) is promoting “Literacy in a digital world”.
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29 Aug 2017 Keeping the faith in family planning
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...
29 Aug 2017 New issue of online WACC journal published
Digital platforms and social media need to demonstrate reliability, transparency, and legitimacy.
...22 Aug 2017 Saint Lucia’s Folk Research Centre renamed
In celebration of his 70th birthday, the 44 year-old study centre has been renamed the Msgr. Patrick Anthony Folk Research Centre.
09 Aug 2017 WACC and Cultural Survival Highlight the Role of Communication in Advancing the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
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...
04 Aug 2017 Summer School puts digital world under the microscope
Study and discussion programme inspires international students.
...21 Jul 2017 Linking information and knowledge to sustainable development
An important tool for promoting the rule of law, fighting corruption and ensuring other rights.
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