portrayal of gender stereotyping and discrimination against women (16.a.3); the media’s
showcasing of programmes that benefit women (16.a.4); women’s participation and
decision-making in senior, technical and professional positions of media-related agencies
and departments (16.a.5).
To raise awareness: within the media sector on the rights of women(15.b.4); among media
professionals of the need to reduce gender stereotyping and discrimination against women
in their workplaces (16.b.2); adopting a balanced approach to portraying women as
empowered members of society (16.b.3).
To implement: broadcast and publish media programmes and articles that have a direct
impact on the rights of women (16.c.2); proactively reduce gender stereotyping and
discrimination against women in the media (16.c.3); increase the number of women
involved in decision making in the media (16.c.6); policies to promote the rights and
advancement of women in broadcasting and publishing (16.d.2); revision, development and
application of media laws and policies in accordance with CEDAW Committee's
recommendations (16.d.3); increase in the participation of women in the development and
implementation of these policies (16.d.4).
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