From holding leaders to account on equality issues through TV debate in Nepal to training radio journalists in Nigeria, supporting education through TV and mobile phone in Bangladesh to discussing sexual health in Ethiopia, we use media and communication to support women and girls around the world.
To mark the centenary of International Women's Day, we take a look at some of the innovative projects using media to promote gender equality.
Women of the World
Continuing our celebrations of the centenary of International Women’s Day, the BBC WST has been working with London’s Southbank Centre, taking part in the inaugural Women of the World festival.
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Women and media
Gender imbalances within the media continue to be an issue worldwide, but we also need to think beyond the numbers. Caroline Sugg celebrates the power of the media in promoting equality and supporting the empowerment of women and girls.
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The A-Z of sexual health in Ethiopia
Embarrassment in talking about sensitive topics around gender and sexual health can be a major barrier to changing attitudes and behaviour. Jon Miller reports from Addis Ababa on how a youth radio show is helping to break a culture of silence for women and men alike. Read more
