Internews promotes informed dialogue among the Palestinian public on local and national issues by enhancing the role of the independent media in the West Bank and Gaza.
Mohammad Abu Shahma

Palestinian Territories

Though its project “Aswatona: Independent Media Program for the West Bank and Gaza,” Internews has conducted blogging workshops for female journalists from the West Bank and Gaza to open up another outlet for their reports and to help them eventually overcome the societal restrictions on young women. In addition, Internews developed a Media Policy and Research Center to strengthen the skills of media professionals, help them conduct research and analysis, and to advocate on their behalf.

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