Take A Stand: How the Media Can Challenge the Rising Violence Against Women

Global panel of journalists, broadcasters, and campaigners - from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Pakistan, and the UK.

Global panel of journalists, broadcasters, and campaigners - from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Pakistan, and the UK. In this hour long panel discussion they will share their insights on how the media can challenge dominant narratives surrounding violence against women and girls. To mark the United Nations 16 days of activism campaign.

Hosted and moderated by news journalist and broadcaster Samantha Simmonds the panel brings together:

Asma Shirazi, journalist and broadcaster, Pakistan
Edoamaowo Udeme, journalist and founder of Network Against Domestic Violence Foundation, Nigeria
Hasina Safi, Afghanistan's Former Acting Minister for Women
Shireen Huq, co-founder of Naripokkho, women's rights organisation, Bangladesh

This event is part of the Media Makers series from The Media Circle, a coalition of media professionals within The Circle NGO, and in association with The London Press Club which shines a spotlight on all issues affecting women and girls and how we can amplify their voices in the media.

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