Global Report on the Status of Women in the News Media

There is abundant evidence of underrepresentation of women as subjects of coverage, but until now there were no reliable, comprehensive data on which to make a clear determination about where women currently fit into the news-making operation or in the decision-making or ownership structure of their companies. The IWMF Global Report on the Status of Women in the News Media sought to fill this gap by presenting for the first time sound data on gender positions in news organizations around the world.

Key information on EU or National policies/legislation on women's' representation on the Media:

Gender equality, paid work, maternity and paternity leave, sexual harassment

Key information on trends and challenges on women and the media:

Women's advancement in media organizations globally

Key stakeholders mentioned:

newspapers, magazines, radio stations, TV stations, online media, news agencies

Bibliographic Citation:

Research report on women's status in the news media globally

Format: Print, electronic