The International Association of Women in Radio and Television (IAWRT) is a global non-profit professional organization of women working in electronic media, technology, and allied media. It is a powerful global network of media practitioners, with an international board and a growing number of chapters (14) that serve to tackle issues at local country levels. IAWRT strives to meet the urgent global challenges faced by women in and around the media. IAWRT Kenya chapter has over 100 members spread across media houses and other like-minded organizations. It received its charter to operate as a local chapter in 2005. One of our core objectives is to support the professional development of our members through the exchange of ideas, experiences and technical knowledge which in turn is utilized as media skills to ensure that women’s concerns, views, and values are an integral part of electronic programming.
IAWRT envisages a global environment where the role and space of women in the media is fully recognized, is safe and secure, ensure freedom of speech without fear of online or offline trolling, where the portrayal and image of women is balanced and fair, and where women have an equal share of positions at all levels in the mainstream, digital and community media. Furthermore, IAWRT envisions a world where women have an equal voice, and space in community media (rural and urban), as citizen journalists and equal partners in agenda-setting, dialogue and debate.
IAWRT’s mission is to facilitate the change and transformation described in its vision by supporting all efforts for ensuring the space for and impact of women in media through knowledge and information sharing; research, advocacy and policymaking, networking and building collaborations and cooperation; training and capacity building; enhancing capabilities of women in media while safeguarding freedom of expression- including freedom of the press and promoting inclusion and diversity in media.
IAWRT envisions a world where women have an equal voice, and space in community media, as citizen journalists and equal partners in agenda-setting, dialogue, and debate.
Become a Member of IAWRT by filling out this application form linked below.
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