Latest items for WAM-PRACTICE-1
Dec. 13, 2024, 10:52 p.m.
Countries: Italy
Variables: WAM-PRACTICE-1
"Lying in bed, the slap across the face was Ivano’s response to his wife, Delia, played by Cortellesi, bidding him 'good morning'. The gesture set the tone for the 1940s-set black-and-white film’s depiction of poverty, domestic violence, women’s rights and a mother’s determination to break the cycle of abuse in post-second world war Rome. Audiences are more accustomed to Cortellesi, who co-wrote the film, making them laugh rather than slapping them with hard-hitting themes, which made the phenomenal box-office success of C’è ancora domani – it is among Italy’s Top 10 highest-grossing films ever – a surprise, even for her" (para 3-5). "C’è ancora domani is set in 1946, the...more
Variables: WAM-PRACTICE-1
"Lying in bed, the slap across the face was Ivano’s response to his wife, Delia, played by Cortellesi, bidding him 'good morning'. The gesture set the tone for the 1940s-set black-and-white film’s depiction of poverty, domestic violence, women’s rights and a mother’s determination to break the cycle of abuse in post-second world war Rome. Audiences are more accustomed to Cortellesi, who co-wrote the film, making them laugh rather than slapping them with hard-hitting themes, which made the phenomenal box-office success of C’è ancora domani – it is among Italy’s Top 10 highest-grossing films ever – a surprise, even for her" (para 3-5). "C’è ancora domani is set in 1946, the...more
Dec. 13, 2024, 10:16 p.m.
Countries: North Korea
Variables: WAM-PRACTICE-1
"Ahn, who has interviewed many North Korean defectors, said the smuggling in over the past 20 years of a vast amount of South Korean TV dramas and films showing an elevated social status for women is also likely to have influenced women in North Korea not to have many children" (para 34).
Variables: WAM-PRACTICE-1
"Ahn, who has interviewed many North Korean defectors, said the smuggling in over the past 20 years of a vast amount of South Korean TV dramas and films showing an elevated social status for women is also likely to have influenced women in North Korea not to have many children" (para 34).
Dec. 10, 2024, 4 p.m.
Countries: Italy
Variables: WAM-PRACTICE-1
"Just days before the killing of 22-year-old Giulia Cecchettin, Italians were already applauding a blockbuster movie about a woman who endures beatings and belittling by her overbearing husband. The movie is set in 1946, 24 years before divorce became legal in Italy and on the eve of the first time Italian women were allowed to vote. The film’s exploration of the suffocating role of patriarchy in Italian society is painfully resonating today. The moment is a remarkable confluence of fact and fiction, driving demands across Italy to protect women and to eradicate patriarchal mentalities woven into society" (para 2-3). "In the movie, women, from lower to upper classes, are told...more
Variables: WAM-PRACTICE-1
"Just days before the killing of 22-year-old Giulia Cecchettin, Italians were already applauding a blockbuster movie about a woman who endures beatings and belittling by her overbearing husband. The movie is set in 1946, 24 years before divorce became legal in Italy and on the eve of the first time Italian women were allowed to vote. The film’s exploration of the suffocating role of patriarchy in Italian society is painfully resonating today. The moment is a remarkable confluence of fact and fiction, driving demands across Italy to protect women and to eradicate patriarchal mentalities woven into society" (para 2-3). "In the movie, women, from lower to upper classes, are told...more
Dec. 10, 2024, 3:41 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: WAM-PRACTICE-1
"Censorship of feminist topics online has intensified, as has misogynistic state propaganda" (para 14).
Variables: WAM-PRACTICE-1
"Censorship of feminist topics online has intensified, as has misogynistic state propaganda" (para 14).
Dec. 7, 2024, 6:21 p.m.
Countries: Gambia
Variables: WAM-PRACTICE-1, NGOFW-PRACTICE-1, NGOFW-DATA-1
"In March 2024, Almami Gibba, a member of the party of former president Jammeh, introduced a bill seeking to repeal the act and allow women and girls in The Gambia to undergo FGM. Some lawmakers also began considering the idea of medicalizing the practice by allowing healthcare professionals to perform FGM. In response, civil society organizations sprang into action, launching a campaign that used medical evidence to raise awareness about the harmful effects of FGM. Supported by their development partners, civil society groups organized activities across the country, including in-person events, online campaigns, radio talk shows, and billboards. Gambian civil society coordinated its efforts through the existing Network Against Gender...more
Variables: WAM-PRACTICE-1, NGOFW-PRACTICE-1, NGOFW-DATA-1
"In March 2024, Almami Gibba, a member of the party of former president Jammeh, introduced a bill seeking to repeal the act and allow women and girls in The Gambia to undergo FGM. Some lawmakers also began considering the idea of medicalizing the practice by allowing healthcare professionals to perform FGM. In response, civil society organizations sprang into action, launching a campaign that used medical evidence to raise awareness about the harmful effects of FGM. Supported by their development partners, civil society groups organized activities across the country, including in-person events, online campaigns, radio talk shows, and billboards. Gambian civil society coordinated its efforts through the existing Network Against Gender...more
Dec. 6, 2024, 10:20 a.m.
Countries: Zimbabwe
Variables: WAM-PRACTICE-1
"The 26-year-old Chiwanga is one of few young women to graduate from Zimbabwe’s National School of Visual Arts and Design. She was one of 30 artists from 25 countries to have works included in the 'Notes for Tomorrow' exhibition on the COVID-19 pandemic, which was shown in the United States, Canada, China and Turkey in 2021 and 2022. She also had a show last year in Nigeria. The 'We Should All Be Human' exhibit in Zimbabwe was designed to raise the profile of young female artists and to ecncourage them to keep making art amid persistent societal pressures to get married, have children and change their focus to a life...more
Variables: WAM-PRACTICE-1
"The 26-year-old Chiwanga is one of few young women to graduate from Zimbabwe’s National School of Visual Arts and Design. She was one of 30 artists from 25 countries to have works included in the 'Notes for Tomorrow' exhibition on the COVID-19 pandemic, which was shown in the United States, Canada, China and Turkey in 2021 and 2022. She also had a show last year in Nigeria. The 'We Should All Be Human' exhibit in Zimbabwe was designed to raise the profile of young female artists and to ecncourage them to keep making art amid persistent societal pressures to get married, have children and change their focus to a life...more
Dec. 5, 2024, 4:37 p.m.
Countries: Norway
Variables: WAM-PRACTICE-1
"The Committee welcomes the...[m]andating of a commission to investigate gender equality issues faced by children and adolescents, including media representation and children’s exposure to sexualized media and pornography, in 2018 [and] commission for the protection of children and adolescents against harmful media content, with particular emphasis on pornographic and sexualized content, in 2019" (2). "The Committee notes with concern reports of an increase in cases of sexual abuse of teenage girls by teenage boys and the possible link to the sexualization of women online and the availability of pornography. The Committee reiterates its recommendation (CEDAW/C/NOR/CO/9, para. 23 (c)) to allocate resources for research into the root causes and possible impact...more
Variables: WAM-PRACTICE-1
"The Committee welcomes the...[m]andating of a commission to investigate gender equality issues faced by children and adolescents, including media representation and children’s exposure to sexualized media and pornography, in 2018 [and] commission for the protection of children and adolescents against harmful media content, with particular emphasis on pornographic and sexualized content, in 2019" (2). "The Committee notes with concern reports of an increase in cases of sexual abuse of teenage girls by teenage boys and the possible link to the sexualization of women online and the availability of pornography. The Committee reiterates its recommendation (CEDAW/C/NOR/CO/9, para. 23 (c)) to allocate resources for research into the root causes and possible impact...more
Nov. 29, 2024, 3:11 p.m.
Countries: South Korea
Variables: WAM-PRACTICE-1, WAM-DATA-1
"South Korean TV dramas and movies in the past 20 years that showed an elevated social status for women has also likely influenced women in North Korea not to have many children” (para 9)
Variables: WAM-PRACTICE-1, WAM-DATA-1
"South Korean TV dramas and movies in the past 20 years that showed an elevated social status for women has also likely influenced women in North Korea not to have many children” (para 9)
Nov. 29, 2024, 3:10 p.m.
Countries: North Korea
Variables: WAM-PRACTICE-1, WAM-DATA-1
"Ahn Kyung-su. Ahn, who has interviewed many North Korean defectors, said the smuggling of a vast amount of South Korean TV dramas and movies in the past 20 years that showed an elevated social status for women has also likely influenced women in North Korea not to have many children” (para 9).
Variables: WAM-PRACTICE-1, WAM-DATA-1
"Ahn Kyung-su. Ahn, who has interviewed many North Korean defectors, said the smuggling of a vast amount of South Korean TV dramas and movies in the past 20 years that showed an elevated social status for women has also likely influenced women in North Korea not to have many children” (para 9).
Nov. 22, 2024, 10:35 a.m.
Countries: Russia
Variables: WAM-PRACTICE-1
"The media is full of pro-natal advertising. One ad features a young couple who receive a knock on the door at night from a cute little toddler, who tells them, 'I am your happiness.' The woman lets her in despite her boyfriend objecting that 'we are not planning.' She replies, 'You can’t plan happiness, can you?' The Russian TV channel Yu features a number of pro-child shows, like Supermom, Maternity Ward Days, Call Me Mom, and Mom at 45. One of them used to be called Pregnant at 16; recently it was rebranded Mom at 16. The opening line of each episode changed from 'I’m pregnant' to 'I’m expecting a...more
Variables: WAM-PRACTICE-1
"The media is full of pro-natal advertising. One ad features a young couple who receive a knock on the door at night from a cute little toddler, who tells them, 'I am your happiness.' The woman lets her in despite her boyfriend objecting that 'we are not planning.' She replies, 'You can’t plan happiness, can you?' The Russian TV channel Yu features a number of pro-child shows, like Supermom, Maternity Ward Days, Call Me Mom, and Mom at 45. One of them used to be called Pregnant at 16; recently it was rebranded Mom at 16. The opening line of each episode changed from 'I’m pregnant' to 'I’m expecting a...more
Nov. 16, 2024, 10:07 p.m.
Countries: Somalia
Variables: WAM-PRACTICE-1
"Somalia’s only all-female media team, Bilan, is launching the country’s first TV current affairs show to be hosted by a woman. The debate show, which plans to address some taboo subjects, will also be the first programme on Somali television to have a panel of at least 50% women, and the first to broach contentious topics, such as a critical shortage of female teachers and the challenges faced by women trying to get into politics, as well as environmental issues" (para 1-2). "Bilan [Somalia’s only all-female media team] was established in 2022 with support from the United Nations Development Programme, with six journalists led by Nasrin Mohamed Ibrahim, one of...more
Variables: WAM-PRACTICE-1
"Somalia’s only all-female media team, Bilan, is launching the country’s first TV current affairs show to be hosted by a woman. The debate show, which plans to address some taboo subjects, will also be the first programme on Somali television to have a panel of at least 50% women, and the first to broach contentious topics, such as a critical shortage of female teachers and the challenges faced by women trying to get into politics, as well as environmental issues" (para 1-2). "Bilan [Somalia’s only all-female media team] was established in 2022 with support from the United Nations Development Programme, with six journalists led by Nasrin Mohamed Ibrahim, one of...more
Nov. 16, 2024, 9:46 p.m.
Countries: Taiwan
Variables: WAM-PRACTICE-1
"It took the Taiwanese Netflix series “Wave Makers,” released this year, to give us the script. In a pivotal scene, two women working for a political party reflect on how to handle a case of sexual harassment. Reaching agreement, they repeat to each other, 'Let’s not just let it go this time'" (para 7).
Variables: WAM-PRACTICE-1
"It took the Taiwanese Netflix series “Wave Makers,” released this year, to give us the script. In a pivotal scene, two women working for a political party reflect on how to handle a case of sexual harassment. Reaching agreement, they repeat to each other, 'Let’s not just let it go this time'" (para 7).
Nov. 16, 2024, 4:04 p.m.
Countries: Iran
Variables: WAM-PRACTICE-1
"The Tehran Metro Company had already announced that “in line with the demands of the noble people of Iran on the issue of hijab”, it was launching a verbal reminder project in Tehran and suburban metro stations. But the latest pictures on Iran state TV show metro staff barring women trying to pass through the ticket barrier without a hijab" (Para 5)
Variables: WAM-PRACTICE-1
"The Tehran Metro Company had already announced that “in line with the demands of the noble people of Iran on the issue of hijab”, it was launching a verbal reminder project in Tehran and suburban metro stations. But the latest pictures on Iran state TV show metro staff barring women trying to pass through the ticket barrier without a hijab" (Para 5)
Nov. 16, 2024, 4:02 p.m.
Countries: India
Variables: WAM-PRACTICE-1
"My niece was just 4 years old when she turned to my sister-in-law in a packed movie theater in Mumbai and asked about gang rape for the first time. We were watching the latest Bollywood blockbuster about vigilante justice, nationalistic fervor and, of course, gang rape. Four male characters seized the hero’s sister and dragged her away. “Where are they taking Didi?” my niece asked, using the Hindi word for “elder sister.” It was dark, but I could still make out her tiny forehead, furrowed with concern" (Para 1-2). "Society and government institutions often excuse and protect men from the consequences of their sexual violence. Women are blamed for being...more
Variables: WAM-PRACTICE-1
"My niece was just 4 years old when she turned to my sister-in-law in a packed movie theater in Mumbai and asked about gang rape for the first time. We were watching the latest Bollywood blockbuster about vigilante justice, nationalistic fervor and, of course, gang rape. Four male characters seized the hero’s sister and dragged her away. “Where are they taking Didi?” my niece asked, using the Hindi word for “elder sister.” It was dark, but I could still make out her tiny forehead, furrowed with concern" (Para 1-2). "Society and government institutions often excuse and protect men from the consequences of their sexual violence. Women are blamed for being...more
Nov. 12, 2024, 1:32 p.m.
Countries: Latvia
Variables: WAM-PRACTICE-1
"The Committee is...concerned: at the fact that discriminatory gender stereotypes and patriarchal and sexist messaging in the media and by politicians, as well as calls for adherence to traditional roles and values for women, persist in the State party...The Committee recommends that the State party: [r]aise awareness among media enterprises of the need to combat gender stereotyping and encourage them to portray positive images of women as active participants in political and economic life, with a particular focus on the most disadvantaged groups of women" (7).
Variables: WAM-PRACTICE-1
"The Committee is...concerned: at the fact that discriminatory gender stereotypes and patriarchal and sexist messaging in the media and by politicians, as well as calls for adherence to traditional roles and values for women, persist in the State party...The Committee recommends that the State party: [r]aise awareness among media enterprises of the need to combat gender stereotyping and encourage them to portray positive images of women as active participants in political and economic life, with a particular focus on the most disadvantaged groups of women" (7).
Nov. 5, 2024, 1:06 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-2, WAM-PRACTICE-1
"On Xiaohongshu, a Chinese video-sharing social media app, divorce parties and inspiring content about the lives of newly single women are gaining thousands of likes" (para 5).
Variables: SEGI-PRACTICE-2, WAM-PRACTICE-1
"On Xiaohongshu, a Chinese video-sharing social media app, divorce parties and inspiring content about the lives of newly single women are gaining thousands of likes" (para 5).
Nov. 5, 2024, 1:02 p.m.
Countries: China
Variables: WAM-PRACTICE-1, ATFPA-PRACTICE-2
"[There are] deeply negative images of single mothers often found in Chinese film, television and literature that reflect long-held patriarchal beliefs about heteronormative family structures" (para 12).
Variables: WAM-PRACTICE-1, ATFPA-PRACTICE-2
"[There are] deeply negative images of single mothers often found in Chinese film, television and literature that reflect long-held patriarchal beliefs about heteronormative family structures" (para 12).
Oct. 16, 2024, 3:21 p.m.
Countries: Iran
Variables: WAM-PRACTICE-1
"The Tehran Metro Company had already announced that “in line with the demands of the noble people of Iran on the issue of hijab”, it was launching a verbal reminder project in Tehran and suburban metro stations. But the latest pictures on Iran state TV show metro staff barring women trying to pass through the ticket barrier without a hijab" (Para 5)
Variables: WAM-PRACTICE-1
"The Tehran Metro Company had already announced that “in line with the demands of the noble people of Iran on the issue of hijab”, it was launching a verbal reminder project in Tehran and suburban metro stations. But the latest pictures on Iran state TV show metro staff barring women trying to pass through the ticket barrier without a hijab" (Para 5)
Oct. 16, 2024, 3:14 p.m.
Countries: India
Variables: WAM-PRACTICE-1
"My niece was just 4 years old when she turned to my sister-in-law in a packed movie theater in Mumbai and asked about gang rape for the first time. We were watching the latest Bollywood blockbuster about vigilante justice, nationalistic fervor and, of course, gang rape. Four male characters seized the hero’s sister and dragged her away. “Where are they taking Didi?” my niece asked, using the Hindi word for “elder sister.” It was dark, but I could still make out her tiny forehead, furrowed with concern" (Para 1-2). "Society and government institutions often excuse and protect men from the consequences of their sexual violence. Women are blamed for being...more
Variables: WAM-PRACTICE-1
"My niece was just 4 years old when she turned to my sister-in-law in a packed movie theater in Mumbai and asked about gang rape for the first time. We were watching the latest Bollywood blockbuster about vigilante justice, nationalistic fervor and, of course, gang rape. Four male characters seized the hero’s sister and dragged her away. “Where are they taking Didi?” my niece asked, using the Hindi word for “elder sister.” It was dark, but I could still make out her tiny forehead, furrowed with concern" (Para 1-2). "Society and government institutions often excuse and protect men from the consequences of their sexual violence. Women are blamed for being...more
Oct. 15, 2024, 12:28 p.m.
Countries: Australia
Variables: WAM-PRACTICE-1
"A mum-of-five who used donor sperm to have her children is worried about 'accidental incest' after discovering her kids have at least 43 half-siblings...Her story will air on Tuesday night's episode of SBS's 'Inconceivable: The Secret Business of Breeding Humans'. The one-hour documentary, based on journalist Sarah Dingle's search for her biological father, reveals the 'deeply unethical and pathologically secretive business' of the fertility industry in Australia" (1, 31-32).
Variables: WAM-PRACTICE-1
"A mum-of-five who used donor sperm to have her children is worried about 'accidental incest' after discovering her kids have at least 43 half-siblings...Her story will air on Tuesday night's episode of SBS's 'Inconceivable: The Secret Business of Breeding Humans'. The one-hour documentary, based on journalist Sarah Dingle's search for her biological father, reveals the 'deeply unethical and pathologically secretive business' of the fertility industry in Australia" (1, 31-32).
Oct. 9, 2024, 7:59 p.m.
Countries: Belize
Variables: WAM-PRACTICE-1
"Programs designed to enhance women’s enjoyment of rights are presented through public launches, national talk shows and press releases. Sensitization takes place in a range of settings such as public events and health fairs" (11). "The National AIDS Commission, the Office of the Special Envoy and the Ministry of Human Development supported the Life and Let Live Campaign launched in 2020. This community-led campaign highlights persons with lived experiences of discrimination particularly women, people living with disability and LGBTQI+ persons. It raises awareness about rights through public service messages in English, American Sign Language, Ketchi, Mopan and Spanish on tv channels, radio, and social media. It is one of the...more
Variables: WAM-PRACTICE-1
"Programs designed to enhance women’s enjoyment of rights are presented through public launches, national talk shows and press releases. Sensitization takes place in a range of settings such as public events and health fairs" (11). "The National AIDS Commission, the Office of the Special Envoy and the Ministry of Human Development supported the Life and Let Live Campaign launched in 2020. This community-led campaign highlights persons with lived experiences of discrimination particularly women, people living with disability and LGBTQI+ persons. It raises awareness about rights through public service messages in English, American Sign Language, Ketchi, Mopan and Spanish on tv channels, radio, and social media. It is one of the...more
July 18, 2024, 6:38 p.m.
Countries: Guatemala
Variables: WAM-PRACTICE-1
"Between 2012 and 2020, the National Registry Office opened and monitored 47 auxiliary offices located in hospitals belonging to the national network. Between 2017 and 2021, the Office’s awareness-raising campaigns reached 278,108 people, 254,499 of them women, with the aim of educating the public about the importance of timely registration and of preventing and eradicating underregistration. Owing to COVID-19, awareness-raising campaigns are being conducted virtually with medical and administrative personnel and civil society. Workshops were held for auxiliary civil registration operators, civil registrars and government institutions (Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Ministry of Social Development, Supreme Electoral Court, National Institute of Forensic Science, National Adoption Council, National Council for...more
Variables: WAM-PRACTICE-1
"Between 2012 and 2020, the National Registry Office opened and monitored 47 auxiliary offices located in hospitals belonging to the national network. Between 2017 and 2021, the Office’s awareness-raising campaigns reached 278,108 people, 254,499 of them women, with the aim of educating the public about the importance of timely registration and of preventing and eradicating underregistration. Owing to COVID-19, awareness-raising campaigns are being conducted virtually with medical and administrative personnel and civil society. Workshops were held for auxiliary civil registration operators, civil registrars and government institutions (Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Ministry of Social Development, Supreme Electoral Court, National Institute of Forensic Science, National Adoption Council, National Council for...more
July 18, 2024, 6:36 p.m.
Countries: Guatemala
Variables: WAM-PRACTICE-1
"With regard to the prevention of violence, the Ministry of the Interior conducted campaigns on preventing violence against women during lockdown. The Presidential Secretariat for Women conducted a communications campaign on the prevention of violence against women and other crimes in order to raise awareness, provide information and foster a culture of reporting cases of violence against women. With regard to the generation of information and statistical data, the National System of Information on Violence against Women brings together the institutions that generate information related to violence against women. The System is composed of three working committees (lobbying, information technology and content) that guide the data recording systems of the...more
Variables: WAM-PRACTICE-1
"With regard to the prevention of violence, the Ministry of the Interior conducted campaigns on preventing violence against women during lockdown. The Presidential Secretariat for Women conducted a communications campaign on the prevention of violence against women and other crimes in order to raise awareness, provide information and foster a culture of reporting cases of violence against women. With regard to the generation of information and statistical data, the National System of Information on Violence against Women brings together the institutions that generate information related to violence against women. The System is composed of three working committees (lobbying, information technology and content) that guide the data recording systems of the...more
April 30, 2024, 8:19 p.m.
Countries: Israel
Variables: WAM-PRACTICE-1
"Israel’s laws have not been amended to reflect the concessions, but some fear that the changes are already coming, at the expense of women. The Israeli news media has been full of reports in recent months about incidents seen as discriminatory" (para 11).
Variables: WAM-PRACTICE-1
"Israel’s laws have not been amended to reflect the concessions, but some fear that the changes are already coming, at the expense of women. The Israeli news media has been full of reports in recent months about incidents seen as discriminatory" (para 11).
April 19, 2024, 3:06 p.m.
Countries: Serbia
Variables: WAM-PRACTICE-1
"[T]he use of misogynistic language referring to women in public statements and media reporting [is not monitored]" (7).
Variables: WAM-PRACTICE-1
"[T]he use of misogynistic language referring to women in public statements and media reporting [is not monitored]" (7).
April 12, 2024, 5:14 p.m.
Countries: Australia
Variables: WAM-PRACTICE-1
"The beating of women, especially on a Friday night after a drunk husband returned from the pub, was so common it was scarcely talked about. It certainly wasn't an issue the media thought worth covering. On the first day of Elsie, an ABC reporter asked me to agree that 'nagging wives' often brought this on themselves. The police called them 'domestics' and only interfered if things looked like they might get 'out of hand'" (para 42-43).
Variables: WAM-PRACTICE-1
"The beating of women, especially on a Friday night after a drunk husband returned from the pub, was so common it was scarcely talked about. It certainly wasn't an issue the media thought worth covering. On the first day of Elsie, an ABC reporter asked me to agree that 'nagging wives' often brought this on themselves. The police called them 'domestics' and only interfered if things looked like they might get 'out of hand'" (para 42-43).
March 30, 2024, 2:46 p.m.
Countries: Lithuania
Variables: WAM-PRACTICE-1
"[T]he gender stereotypes [in textbooks and other education materials] have an impact on vocational choices and career opportunities among girls and promote unequal pay" (6). "[There is a] persistence of discriminatory gender stereotypes and patriarchal and sexist messaging, as well as calls for adherence to traditional roles and values for women, including in the media" (6). "[W]omen, including representatives of women’s non-governmental organizations, [are not involved] in the evaluation and development of the content of radio and television programmes to encourage the media to portray positive images of women as active participants in public and private life" (7).
Variables: WAM-PRACTICE-1
"[T]he gender stereotypes [in textbooks and other education materials] have an impact on vocational choices and career opportunities among girls and promote unequal pay" (6). "[There is a] persistence of discriminatory gender stereotypes and patriarchal and sexist messaging, as well as calls for adherence to traditional roles and values for women, including in the media" (6). "[W]omen, including representatives of women’s non-governmental organizations, [are not involved] in the evaluation and development of the content of radio and television programmes to encourage the media to portray positive images of women as active participants in public and private life" (7).
Jan. 29, 2024, 5:50 p.m.
Countries: Bosnia-Herzegovina
Variables: WAM-PRACTICE-1
"[there is a] persistence of sexist portrayals of women in the media… [T]he use of sexist and misogynistic language and hate speech in public discourse and sexist portrayals of women in the media [is not monitored]" (7).
Variables: WAM-PRACTICE-1
"[there is a] persistence of sexist portrayals of women in the media… [T]he use of sexist and misogynistic language and hate speech in public discourse and sexist portrayals of women in the media [is not monitored]" (7).
Jan. 19, 2024, 12:06 p.m.
Countries: Central African Rep
Variables: WAM-PRACTICE-1
"Local authorities, community and religious leaders and civil society organization leaders took part in an awareness-raising workshop on gender-based violence. Participants were given posters with messages and T-shirts to increase the visibility of the activities" (26). "[M]easures to prevent sexual violence are organized through the training of actors involved in combating gender-based violence and mass awareness-raising campaigns on public and private radio" (26).
Variables: WAM-PRACTICE-1
"Local authorities, community and religious leaders and civil society organization leaders took part in an awareness-raising workshop on gender-based violence. Participants were given posters with messages and T-shirts to increase the visibility of the activities" (26). "[M]easures to prevent sexual violence are organized through the training of actors involved in combating gender-based violence and mass awareness-raising campaigns on public and private radio" (26).
Jan. 16, 2024, 6:33 p.m.
Countries: Botswana
Variables: WAM-PRACTICE-1
"Media programmes (radio, TV, print) aimed at disseminating information on women’s rights and the laws that promote gender equality are also ongoing. These have served to facilitate public engagement on gender issues and prominence in the national agenda. The CEDAW Convention has been translated into Setswana which is a language that is spoken predominantly in rural areas. Translation of the CEDAW into Setswana is a commendable development that will allow for the Convention to be widely publicized" (12). "The Legal Aid programme was piloted from 2011 to 2013 in collaboration with four civil society organisations. The Legal Aid Act was passed by Parliament in 2013 and the legal aid programme...more
Variables: WAM-PRACTICE-1
"Media programmes (radio, TV, print) aimed at disseminating information on women’s rights and the laws that promote gender equality are also ongoing. These have served to facilitate public engagement on gender issues and prominence in the national agenda. The CEDAW Convention has been translated into Setswana which is a language that is spoken predominantly in rural areas. Translation of the CEDAW into Setswana is a commendable development that will allow for the Convention to be widely publicized" (12). "The Legal Aid programme was piloted from 2011 to 2013 in collaboration with four civil society organisations. The Legal Aid Act was passed by Parliament in 2013 and the legal aid programme...more