Women Journalists demand gender audit in all media houses

MediaWomen Journalists demand gender audit in all media houses

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: Women journalists from different parts of the Country on Saturday called for gender audit in media houses and other decision-making bodies.

These demands were made part of the protest organized by the Women Journalists Association of Pakistan in Islamabad.

Women media persons also demanded the government to bound media owners for paying pending wages of women journalists and reinstate those who have lost their jobs during the current media crisis.

They also called for the provision of basic facilities for women Journalists at workplaces. They said that majority of women journalists have lost their jobs during the prevailing media crisis but the financial loss suffered by the women journalists has been ignored by their respective media houses.

The protesting women Journalists also suggested necessary an amendment in the law to make sure the presence of at least 33 percent women in any media organization.

They also suggested that no license or declaration shall be issued to any newspaper or channel unless they have at least 33 percent women employed as their staff members.

They also demanded a special desk to deal with online harassment cases of women journalists in the Federal Investigation Agency’s Cyber Crime Cell.

Besides that, women Journalists suggested that social media cells of all political parties be registered with the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) and a code of conduct should be devised for such cells.

Women Journalists also called for the establishment of sexual harassment complaint committees in every media house, union offices, and press clubs under the Protection against Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2010

They also called for the provision of transport facilities for women journalists, strict implementation of the law on paid three-month maternity leave for women employees, and equality in pay structure, beat distribution, and exposure opportunities.

They urged for insurance at par with their male colleagues, 10 percent quota for in working women hostels, welfare schemes and free healthcare for senior female journalists, and provision of easy house and car loans for women journalists.

Speaking on this occasion, the Convener for Women Journalists Association Fauzia Kalsoom Rana said that the government should immediately appoint the Chairperson of Implementation Tribunal for Newspaper Employees (ITNE) immediately as many cases of media persons are pending in ITNE.

Must read

Recent News

There is no harm to change strategy in Balochistan to bring the peace

There is no harm in changing strategy in Balochistan to bring peace

0
DND ReportThere is no doubt left that Quetta Railway Station's suicide bombing targeted personnel of security forces who were leaving Quetta for their homes....

Fight against terrorism requires support of all Pakistanis, believes COAS Gen Asim Munir

0
Quetta, Pakistan:  COAS Gen Asim Munir has said that the fight against terrorism requires the support of all Pakistanis.COAS highlighted that terrorism will never...
The hidden linkages among BLA, TTP, and PTI

The hidden linkages among BLA, TTP, and PTI

0
Islamabad, Pakistan: Another targeted suicide bombing in Quetta (Railway Station) has confirmed again that enemies are not sitting idle and they do not miss...

The Ruling Elite Decides the Destiny of Poor Pakistanis: A Story of Dreams Lost...

0
By Maria HameedIn a small village on the periphery of Lahore, Muhammad Bota wakes up before dawn every day. His routine is as predictable...
Donald Trump gave a winning speech before the official results

Donald Trump gave a winning speech before the official results saying he will not...

0
Monitoring Desk: Thanking his children, wife, supporters, and all who stood with him, Donald Trump gave a winning address before official results were announced....
Advertisement