Gender for Journalists

This online toolkit is designed to raise awareness in news rooms worldwide of gender inequality and the role that media can play to promote a balanced and non-stereotyped portrayal of women. It is premised on the idea that, if fully briefed about gender issues and gender sensitive reporting, journalists should be able to present a clearer and more accurate picture of the contribution that both women and men make to the development and prosperity of their societies.

The online toolkit is based on gender sensitisation workshops and seminars developed and conducted by the author in Africa, the Caribbean, South and South East Asia and the Middle East. It is designed to make the reader aware of the areas where women are disadvantaged and the role that men can play in bringing about change. It also provides guidance on information sources and websites.