Today is International Day to End Violence against Women.

We are using the occasion to highlight the work many of our members and partners are doing to support the cause and the role media can play in ending violence against women.

#OrangeTheWorld https://www.un.org/en/observances/ending-violence-against-women-day
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women | United Nations

The International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women aims to create awareness of the fact that violence against women is a human rights violation that impedes progress in many areas,...

https://www.un.org/en/observances/ending-violence-against-women-day
On International Day to End Violence against Women, it is vital to acknowledge the importance of responsible reporting on domestic violence, as is outlined in this piece from @EJNetwork's @HANNAHSTORM6.

#OrangeTheWorld #GenerationEquality https://ethicaljournalismnetwork.org/why-journalists-need-to-do-better-in-reporting-on-domestic-violence
Why journalists need to do better in reporting on domestic violence - Ethical Journalism Network

By Hannah Storm There is no excuse for the front page of today’s The Sun newspaper, which amplifies the voice of a perpetrator of domestic violence. According to the Office for National Statistics,...

https://ethicaljournalismnetwork.org/why-journalists-need-to-do-better-in-reporting-on-domestic-violence
This op-ed for @dw_akademie by @julieposetti, @JackieHarrison6 & @silviowaisbord highlights the findings of a @UNESCO and @ICFJ study, revealing that 73% of women journalists have experienced online violence in the course of their work.

#OrangeTheWorld https://www.dw.com/en/new-research-online-attacks-on-women-journalists-lead-to-real-world-violence/a-55712872
Online attacks on women journalists lead to real violence

Op-ed: A new study by the International Center of Journalists and UNESCO finds that nearly three-quarters of women journalists say that they have experienced online abuse, harassment, threats and...

https://www.dw.com/en/new-research-online-attacks-on-women-journalists-lead-to-real-world-violence/a-55712872
. @gijn have compiled a list of resources to help women journalists overcome the unique challenges they face – including increased online harassment, workplace discrimination, and gender-based violence.

#GenerationEquality #16Days https://gijn.org/gijn-guide-resources-for-women-journalists/
GIJN Guide: Resources for Women Journalists

Women journalists often face unique challenges while doing their jobs. GIJN has gathered resources to help our female colleagues around the world find networks, resources and tools to handle issues...

https://gijn.org/gijn-guide-resources-for-women-journalists/
Today at 16:45, @MCFMI will be hosting an online panel discussion titled "The Role Of Media In Fighting Gender Based Violence".

Details of the event can be found below 🔽 https://twitter.com/MCFMI/status/1329114911658680320
📚 Resource: @UN_Women & @UNESCO launched a Handbook to Address Violence against Women in and through the Media – offering guidance and tools for those working with and within media to end violence against women.

Find it here: https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000369853.locale=fr #OrangeTheWorld
For #16Days , @CFWIJ are documenting examples of abuse, violence, & threats to female reporters and also commemorating women journalists who experience harassment at work.

Read their October report on women's #PressFreedom here: https://womeninjournalism.org/reports-2/october-review-report-what-press-freedom-looked-like-in-october-for-women-journalists https://twitter.com/CFWIJ/status/1331510946553090053
"Access to a safe and secure Internet is key in amplifying women’s voices, highlighting their lived experiences and needs, and in combating violence against women world-wide " – @article19org's @judytaing on how free expression online is needed to #EVAW. https://twitter.com/article19org/status/1331586512626933767
In Bangladesh, a @bbcmediaaction radio drama is being used to address violence against #Rohingya women and girls.

#OrangeTheWorld #16Days https://twitter.com/bbcmediaaction/status/1331563120947580935
. @forfreemedia's Emma Lygnerud Boberg has produced a paper highlighting the main legal frameworks – globally and regionally – that apply in the context of gender-based violence and media.

#OrangeTheWorld https://twitter.com/forfreemedia/status/1318155866013638658
As part of Instagram campaign #MyStoryForAStory @RNW_Media talks about the challenges women face on a daily basis, as well as initiative groups seeking to combat gender-based violence.

#16Days #OrangeTheWorld https://www.rnw.org/news/call-to-action-to-eliminate-gbv/
Call to action to eliminate GBV - RNW Media

Today, November 25, is the UN’s International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the beginning of the global campaign 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. RNW Media’s...

https://www.rnw.org/news/call-to-action-to-eliminate-gbv/
Read this thread from @poderosaschicas on the need to openly talk about violence against women, the importance of not keeping silent and putting the issue on the agenda.

#OrangeTheWorld #16Days https://twitter.com/poderosaschicas/status/1331621009028489217
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