AMS 2012: Parallel Session 3 – Women and Children Issues: Is Media Doing Enough?
Day 1 – Tuesday, 29th May, 1600 – 1730
Parallel Session 3: Women and Children Issues: Is Media Doing Enough?
Violence, abuse, inequality and discrimination against millions of women and children across the globe remain a hindrance to efforts to make their life a little better. The damage to these victims is staggering, its impact a menace to development and society. Is media doing enough to address the deadly crime of violence and abuse against women and children? Is it reporting enough to deal with inequality and discrimination as well as the advancement of women in today’s society? Can social media and citizen journalism help?
Day 1 – Tuesday, 29th May, 1600 – 1730
Parallel Session 3: Women and Children Issues: Is Media Doing Enough?
Violence, abuse, inequality and discrimination against millions of women and children across the globe remain a hindrance to efforts to make their life a little better. The damage to these victims is staggering, its impact a menace to development and society. Is media doing enough to address the deadly crime of violence and abuse against women and children? Is it reporting enough to deal with inequality and discrimination as well as the advancement of women in today’s society? Can social media and citizen journalism help?
Chairperson |
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Mr Mark Whitehouse Vice President, IREX, United States
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Speakers |
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Mr Kim Dalton Director of Television, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) and Chair of Freeview, Australia |
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Ms Mariko Saeki Senior Manager, International Planning and Broadcasting, Nippon Hoso Kyokai (NHK), Japan |
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Mr Alaa Nemeh Manager, Abu Dhabi Theater & Cinema Al Cornishm Break-water, United Arab Emirates |
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Ms Firdoze Bulbulia President, International Center of Film for Children and Young People (CIFEJ), and Chairperson, The Children and Broadcasting Foundation for Africa (CBFA), South Africa
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Ms Cait Mc Mahon Manager Director, Dart Centre for Journalism and Trauma – Asia – Pacific, Australia |
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Ms Judy Tam Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Independent Television Service (ITV) and Input President, United States |
