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IFJ Calls on Unions to Confront Crisis of Gender Bias in the News
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Publisher:  International Federation of Journalists
Date Written:  30/09/10
Year Published:  2010  
Resource Type:  Article/Report/Letter

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ)calls for a new debate in newsrooms over reporting gender issues and gave its backing to a global campaign to combat sexist reporting.

Abstract:  The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) today called for a new debate in newsrooms over reporting gender issues and gave its backing to a global campaign to combat sexist reporting.



The IFJ says it is time for a serious gender-sensitive reporting debate inside journalism and for action to support fair, non sexist reporting in the news following publication of a report showing that women are still significantly underrepresented and misrepresented in news media coverage.

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