Agreement between the radio-television and the government of the Republic of Croatia for the period 01.01 2013-31.12.2017

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Country: Croatia

Section:

Media

Topics:

Culture

Start date:

2013

End date:

2017

Publication date:

01 January 2013

The agreement defines the public mission fo the HRT and its obligation to society, including in the form of a gender equality principle. Among other things, it is agreed that a special thematic weekly radio show on gender equality issues will be broadcasted. The public will be informed on activities in the field of gender equality and gender stereotypes will be combated through the programme content. A gender balance principle will be respected in choosing participants. Another aspect of this agreement is that the HRT commits to gender equality through its educational programmes. Through the programme aimed at children and youth a contribution should be made towards their education about gender equality.

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Aims and objectives

- To define the public mission of HRT and program obligations as well as their financing. - To define the performance of additional tasks of HRT which are of public interest, and their financing.

Results and impact

According to promoters, the agreement formalised an obligation to broadcast gender-sensitive programs and to report on gender related issues. It prompts media personnel to think about the gender dimension in their work and programme scheme and increases sensitivity on these issues.