Women, leadership and the media

Abstract

On 24 September 2018, policy experts, journalists, leading academics, lawyers and other professionals in the field of media met to discuss current developments and persisting issues relating to media, leadership and women’s position in societies. In particular, the challenges women face in the media workforce and the challenges around women leaders’ portrayal in media were discussed. The unique expertise, made possible through the dialogue between practitioners and academics, led to the identification of the most pressing concerns and the proposition of realistic and impactful measures to change the key situations that need to be corrected.