Gender matters? Promoting equal gender representation in the media, politics and leadership positions

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Objectives Raising awareness about the goals and benefits of balanced numeric participation and the equal substantive representation of all genders. Raising awareness about the intertwined nature of inequalities in the public debates, political decision making and leadership. Promoting more inclusive and intersectional understanding of gender. Activities Awareness-raising campaign: Gender matters in the elections and in the political decision-making Webinar and trainings for the reporters and communication experts Mutual learning sessions with the media partners Information and tools for the parties and the Parliament Gender aware communication toolbox Easy-to-use materials of basic leadership data Studies on political parties, parliamentary committees, training needs and media content Kick-off seminar Workshop at national Gender Equality Days 2019 Gender Equality Days 2020 as an international event Permanent gender equality network for reporters and communication specialists Type and number of persons benefiting from the project Reporters and other communication experts (500-1000), parties, members of the Parliament (200), other politicians and decision-makers (300), gender equality actors (100), general public (5000-1000). Expected results Increased awareness about the significance of gender equality in the leadership positions, political decision-making bodies and processes. Leadership and competence presented in a more gender aware way. Public debates more inclusive for women, gender minorities and other marginalized groups. Sexism, harassment, hate speech and restrictive gender norms noticed and less prevalent. Permanent structure for disseminating results and networking between key stakeholders. Type and number of outputs to be produced 4 studies 1 campaign 1 webinar and 3 trainings 3 training modules and materials 2–4 mutual learning sessions 1 permanent network 3 lists of gender equality key 3 visualizations of indicators 3 concrete tools 3 seminars