Inclusive coverage of women online

Organized by the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES), an event was held to encourage constructive dialogue on increasing the representation of women in online media/internet portals during the election campaign. The event took place on 25 November 2024 at the Holiday Inn Hotel, Skopje. The roundtable discussion on this topic will provide a useful platform for participants to consider the various aspects of the portrayal of women in online media campaigns and in paid political advertising. The team of experts presented key findings from the last parliamentary elections and shared policy proposals to encourage positive change. The event brought together representatives from institutions, civil society organizations and other relevant stakeholders to discuss strategies for improved media coverage during the election period. Participants had the opportunity to provide recommendations for improving the legal and institutional framework in order to improve support for gender equality and inclusiveness in election coverage by online media/internet portals. The event is supported by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) of the United Kingdom Government. NEXT-EM dooel was also present.