Report of the regional seminar on woment and decision making in the media

Abstract

This report summarizes the outcomes of the United Nations Economic and Social Council's seminar on Women and Decision Making in the Media, held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from February 11 to 14, 1985. Organized by the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) in collaboration with UNESCO, the seminar aimed to examine the portrayal and participation of women in African media and their access to decision-making levels. It highlighted the importance of women's roles in the socio-economic advancement of the continent and addressed issues such as the representation of women in media, training opportunities, and the impact of communication technology. The seminar was the seventh in a series of regional seminars aimed at sensitizing media leaders to the implications of women's disadvantaged conditions. Participants included high-level government officials, media professionals, and representatives from various organizations.