Government Communications hosts webinar on strengthening the regulation of media for gender equality, 7 Dec

Strengthening the regulation of media for gender equality

The German Development Cooperation (GIZ), UN Women, Commission for Gender Equality (CGE), Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) and the Film and Publication Board (FPB) are hosting an online webinar on “Strengthening the Regulation of Media for Gender Equality”.

Media and Creative Industries play a critical role in how we can prevent gender-based violence (GBV) through the images and storytelling we consume. As such, it is imperative that these industries be regulated and financed to better achieve gender equality.

Panelists will unpack how regulatory bodies and financing schemes can play an active role in the fight against GBV.

Members of the media and interested parties are invited to join the webinar. The details are:

Date: Tuesday, 7th December 2021

Time: 10h00

Platform: Zoom

Please click this URL to join.

https://gcis.zoom.us/j/96852621140?pwd=bDFvZnhwRTBQckdYNDVrTjVZOUhXUT09 (link is external)

Passcode: 811387 ID: 968 5262 1140

Speakers:

• Tamara Mathebula: Chairperson of the Commission for Gender Equality

• Sandile Nene: Chief Director for the Government Communication and Information System

• Laurie Less: Shared Services Executive at the Film and Publication Board

• Adv. Sunette Lotter: BCCSA Acting Chairperson

Source: Government of South Africa