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The media are potentially powerful channels of information in a society. The messages they transmit can change or reinforce social mores and behaviours, and mobilize citizens to take progressive actions. While, ideally, the media should strive for accuracy and impartiality, in reality there are often imbalances in coverage, including in terms of women and their perspectives. Women politicians, for example, may be under-represented in news before and after elections. 

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CSW 67: Tech for Inclusion: Harnessing Digital Technologies to Combat Online Violence Against Women in Politics

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CSW 67: Tech for Inclusion: Harnessing Digital Technologies to Combat Online Violence Against Women in Politics

Against the backdrop of the 67th session of the Commission on the Status of Women, which has "Innovation and technological change,

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‘Gender trolling’ is curbing women’s rights – and making money for digital platforms

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February 28, 2023

‘Gender trolling’ is curbing women’s rights – and making money for digital platforms

Online hate has become a tool of the right and a lucrative business. It’s driving women out of public life, putting democracy and human rights at risk

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Online hate has become a tool of the right and a lucrative business. It’s driving women out of public life, putting democracy and human rights at risk

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‘It could be your next-door neighbour’: how female MPs cope with misogynistic abuse

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‘It could be your next-door neighbour’: how female MPs cope with misogynistic abuse

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As Nicola Sturgeon quits, online vitriol continues to leave female politicians fearing for their safety

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As Nicola Sturgeon quits, online vitriol continues to leave female politicians fearing for their safety

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Jacinda Ardern: political figures believe abuse and threats contributed to PM’s resignation

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Jacinda Ardern: political figures believe abuse and threats contributed to PM’s resignation

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Ardern says she slept soundly ‘for the first time in a long time,’ as colleagues in New Zealand deplore her treatment as PM and race begins to replace her

Jacinda Ardern has said she slept soundly after her shock resignation “for the first time in a long time”, as speculation grows that abuse and threats against the prime minister contributed to her stepping down.

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Ardern says she slept soundly ‘for the first time in a long time,’ as colleagues in New Zealand deplore her treatment as PM and race begins to replace her

Jacinda Ardern has said she slept soundly after her shock resignation “for the first time in a long time”, as speculation grows that abuse and threats against the prime minister contributed to her stepping down.

Crisis, gender role congruency, and perceptions of executive leadership

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January 23, 2023

Crisis, gender role congruency, and perceptions of executive leadership

At a time of pandemics, international economic downturns, and increasing environmental threats due to climate change, countries around the world are facing numerous crises.

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At a time of pandemics, international economic downturns, and increasing environmental threats due to climate change, countries around the world are facing numerous crises.

Summary of the e-Discussion on Women in Politics and the Media

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December 15, 2022

Summary of the e-Discussion on Women in Politics and the Media

This e-Discussion raised awareness and collected experiences and knowledge on gender differences in political media coverage, its impact on women’s political participation and representation, as well as

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This e-Discussion raised awareness and collected experiences and knowledge on gender differences in political media coverage, its impact on women’s political participation and representation, as well as

From outrage to opportunity

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December 13, 2022

From outrage to opportunity

How to Include the Missing Perspectives of Women of All Colors in News Leadership and Coverage — a new report from Luba Kassova.

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How to Include the Missing Perspectives of Women of All Colors in News Leadership and Coverage — a new report from Luba Kassova.

CFJ-UNESCO global study: Online violence against women journalists

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December 9, 2022

CFJ-UNESCO global study: Online violence against women journalists

With the support of UNESCO, the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) has published a groundbreaking, book-length global study on online violence against women journalists, documenting alarming trends and offering solutions to this pernicious pro

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With the support of UNESCO, the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) has published a groundbreaking, book-length global study on online violence against women journalists, documenting alarming trends and offering solutions to this pernicious pro

USA: Women in politics still face sexism from the media

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December 8, 2022

USA: Women in politics still face sexism from the media

From Hillary Clinton to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, some things have yet to change.

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From Hillary Clinton to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, some things have yet to change.

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