Gender and Media Summit

The Post -2015 era is here! The media will play a frontline role in shaping attitudes, norms and perceptions in achieving and contributing to gender equality.

The Southern African Broadcasting Association (SABA), Gender Links and the GMDC hereby announce the launch of the 2016 “Empowering women in and through the media-Providing a voice for gender equality” Awards, as part of the fifth Gender and Media Summit. The Awards are in the fields of leadership, Institutional practice, as well as in-depth Print, Radio, and Television publications and production. The summit will witness the launch of the Southern African chapter of the Global Alliance on Media and Gender (GAMAG).

Against the backdrop of the second Gender and Media Progress Study, and in this first year of implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), this summit gives an opportunity to take stock and reposition post-2015. It also serves to inspire and empower women in the media.

The entries must show sustained gender aware and sensitive coverage, impact and follow up on stories highlighting gender equality progress and gaps on any topic in the print/online, television and radio media. They should also highlight efforts in mainstreaming gender in institutional practices.

For more information visit the Gender and Media Summit site.