Monitoring for equal representation of men and women in the Union's own governing bodies
The union collects gender statistics of governing body members, shop stewards etc. and these are discussed in regular meetings.
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Aims and objectives
- To promote the equal representation of women and men in the Union`s bodies
Results and impact
Journalists work and make decisions together in the Union. Talking about the importance of having both sexes represented in decision-making positions helped mainstreaming equality into all aspects of the Union's life.
Creator/owner/responsible institution
The Union of Journalists in Finland
Stakeholder, Firstname: Arto
Stakeholder, Family name: Nieminen
Additional information
Subtype: Other tools for monitoring the access of women to decision-making in the media: collecting gender statistics
Nuts code: FI