Media+ Women News notes in the February issue that International Women's Day is March 8. The International Federation of Journalists and UNESCO (United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization) are asking media outlets in the US and across the world to put women in charge of the news for a week as part of the third annual Women Make the News campaign. This campaign is designed to draw attention to the fact that although the number of women working in the media is substantial, all too few to rise to top positions. The campaign stems from a commitment to promote equal professional opportunities for women everywhere and is essential for a truly informed, balanced and democratic culture.
For more info visit www.unesco.org/march8
For discussion of more questions on women's issues, also see www.mediachannel.org
New Moon Publishing's "2002 Turn Beauty Inside Out" day is May 5. This year the campaign focuses on how girls and women are portrayed in film and gives girls a chance to send filmmakers the message that girls and women can and should be portrayed as strong, independent, fully developed characters. The magazine is also sponsoring an essay contest inviting girls to write on the subject of inspiring female movie roles. For more details be sure to see www.newmoon.org
The International Women in Media Foundation is organizing a series of one-day leadership training workshops for women in the U.S. media. Designed for mid-level women journalists in the print, broadcast and internet media, the workshops will be held in Miami on April 24 and in San Francisco late June. There is no fee to attend and some travel scholarships will be available for journalists selected for the workshops. Women in the news media from these cities and the surrounding areas may apply by contacting Amy Johnson at ajohnson@iwmf.org. For more information log onto www.iwmf.org.
The IWMF&Mac226;s Courage in Journalism Awards celebrate responsible reporting by remarkable woman. Last fall three women journalists from Colombia, Sudan and Spain received Courage in Journalism Awards from the International Women's Media Foundation at ceremonies in New York. If you would like to nominate someone for this award please visit www.iwmf.org/courage/nominate.htm.
WIPP extends an invitation to all members to join in planning for future WIPP events and membership drives. For more details see wipp.net or to volunteer, contact Linda Ruth at lruth@monad.net.
