Seminar: Media’s coverage of rape – media as part of the problem and the solution (København)

From north to south, rape of women is a global issue that needs to be addressed in a responsible manner. Media has a crucial part to play in this, as their reporting affects survivors, can impact the way authorities deal with rape and shapes public opinion and policy responses.

During two panel discussions, media practitioners, scholars and women’s rights advocates will discuss the issue of sexual violence and what media can do to improve responsible reporting. Meet:

Liz Ford, The Guardian, Deputy Editor of Global Development section online

Roua Al Taweel, Syrian Female Journalists Network, Gender Research Project Manager

Mette Gjerskov, The Danish Parliament’s cross-party network for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, Deputy Chairperson

Kasper Krogh, Berlingske, Managing Editor

Gabriella Nilsson, Lund University, Researcher

Mette Marie Yde, Danner, Head of Programme and Policy

Moderator: Tyson Nicholas, Australian Defense, Expert on Sexual Violence in Conflict

Please register here and find the Facebook event here. 

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Reception hosted by the Australian Embassy 17.00 – 18.00.

Organised by International Media Support, UN Women, UNFPA, WHO and the Australian Embassy.