For Journalism Trainers

Reflect Reality is a resource for journalism trainers who work for universities, non-profits, or media development organizations to increase the capacity of media outlets around the world to produce high-quality news and information relevant to the communities they serve.

Gender parity in sourcing is an important element for any journalism curriculum. Whether a training seeks to teach journalists how to properly cover a political election or report on an environmental issue, taking measures to ensure women are represented as sources and subject matter experts is critical. Equitable representation of women produces good journalism, it builds trust with audiences, and it helps fight gender bias in our societies.

If you are an instructor or trainer, consider incorporating components of this handbook into your training courses and work plans.

Single training

For single training exercises utilize the research and statistics presented in The Problem, to help your trainees understand the deficit of women sources in the news. For additional resources and statistics on gender equality in news content around the world visit the Global Media Monitoring Projects 2015 Report. Incorporate the arguments and testimonials in Making the Case and in Challenges, to communicate why it matters and what obstacles are limiting women's voice.

Training series

For extended training series, in addition to the above, select activities from Strategies for News Producers to implement with trainees and media partners.

Long term programs

If you have 6 months or more, you can implement a more robust program incorporating activities and elements from each of the four strategy categories: Planning and Analysis, Tracking, Ensuring Staff Buy-In and Cultivating Sources.