Day Two of the Media Traning Workshop on Women’s Political Participation
issues raised
There is need for women politicians to learn the unorthodox ways to get their voices heard by the media
Women politicians should be aggressive in terms of getting space in the media.
Happening now is the media training workshop on women's political participation @GMCZimbabwe@unwomen....In your opinion what barriers hinder women's participation in politics?
Women in politics &public administration are not only under-reported, but when they do feature in news discourse, they are often trivialised, sexualised, or commodified, their sex seeming to be the most interesting thing about them.@WCOZIMBABWE@WiPSUZim
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It was a great experience to work with you,you are a true leader and an inspiration to all of us. Onwards and upwards to greater things. All the best @pzirima
Have you been informed that government controlled media has a mandate to inform the public about matters relevant to elections in a neutral manner, while ensuring that programming reaches and reflects all groups in society? check out @monitorszim report https://t.co/2HZLKa3NRv
Did you know that while all media have a role to inform the public, government controlled and funded media have special obligations imposed on them during elections.
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One of the biggest gaps in the broadcasting sector is the geographic diversity when issuing licenses e.g Mash East has not been issued a community radio license yet. @pzirima
Remember to tune into @98.4FM today at 1830pm and listen to interesting conversations by @ErnestMudzengi @sallyncube and @Prisiel68 as they discuss community &media information needs on governance and development issues.
"There is one universal truth applicable to all countries, cultures and communities: violence against women is never acceptable, never excusable, never tolerable"...Ban Ki-moon @WCOZIMBABWE@GMCZimbabwe@FreeMediaWorld#OrangeTheWorld
To maintain this objectivity they should present the facts to the audiences whether or not they like are agree with the facts. How will that be possible if they are affiliated to a political party?🤔
Mutoko residents state that news on child marriages is often ignored by the media. The media ought to cover these issues to educate communities. To get more details on the information needs of the Mash East community, let's watch this video.
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While Public Resource Management is reported quite extensively in the media in Zimbabwe, there remain gaps that media houses can consider to enhance the role of the media in PRM @monitorszim report https://t.co/QCf5ZOpThG