"This focus analyses strengths and weaknesses of the media coverage of the 16 Days of Activism Campaign. The authors explain the current media representation of gender-based violence and the changes that need to be made to ensure that gender-based violence issues are covered more substantially and r ... egularly in the media. This focus also critiques the quality of media articles and the degree to which comprehensive analysis of gender-based violence issues are dealt with in the press and whether or not the media coverage adds new information to the debates around gender-based violence." (Abstract) more

"The children’s participatory process is an exciting and key component of the Empowering Children & Media (ECM) project, which aims to improve the representation of children and children’s rights in the news media. The report focuses exclusively on the methodology used for the children’s parti ... cipatory workshops. The information in this report may be useful for organisations and individuals who plan to promote children’s participation in their research, policies and interventions. Children’s opinions and contributions are valuable and must be accessed on issues that affect them. This report illustrates both the necessity and the benefits of children’s participation." (Back cover) more