Internews trains university students how to report on women’s issues in order to foster increased participation by women in political dialogue in Tunisia.
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Internews conducted a training for women civil society activists and journalists from across Greater Tunis to addressed various gender topics, including the role that women can play in public affairs. In addition, after the ousting of Ben Ali, Internews and the Mohamed Ali Center for Research, Studies and Training (CEMAREF) convened a two-day seminar for more than 50 professional and citizen reporters. They discussed national media ownership, media law, industry-wide ethics and the distinction between state and citizen-led media. There was a consensus that a pressing need exists for a platform, in addition to social media, for youth to express their opinions.

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