Deadline: 15-Aug-2025
UN Women is inviting proposals from civil society organizations (CSOs) to develop and deliver a comprehensive media training programme on technology-facilitated violence against women (TF VAW) in the Western Balkans. The initiative includes designing a curriculum, training at least 36 media professionals, supporting the creation of analytical articles, and monitoring media coverage across the region.
The selected CSO will create a training module that covers journalistic and broadcasting standards for TF VAW, emphasizing ethical reporting, sensitivity, and the role of media in shaping public perception. Participants will include journalists, editors, students, and influencers. Training will be conducted using workshops, seminars, and interactive sessions led by experienced media experts.
A framework will be developed to monitor how TF VAW is reported in the media, evaluating the accuracy, sensitivity, and reliability of coverage. This monitoring will help identify gaps, guide improvements, and inform feedback to media outlets. The CSO will also work with trained journalists to publish at least 18 high-quality analytical articles that raise awareness and inform the public.
Broadcasting standards will be created specifically for TF VAW coverage, ensuring responsible reporting practices, victim privacy, and the avoidance of sensationalism. The CSO will consult with media regulators, journalists, and advocacy groups to ensure these standards are accepted and effectively implemented.
To track progress, the CSO will conduct regular evaluations of the training programme and monitoring activities. Reports will be prepared to highlight achievements, challenges, and lessons learned. Feedback from journalists and media outlets will help refine the training and improve standards.
At the end of the programme, an award ceremony will honor the media professionals who successfully completed the training and contributed to published content. This initiative is expected to reach at least 2 million people across the Western Balkans.
The proposed project budget is between USD 120,000 and 130,000. The project will run from October 2025 to May 2027, lasting between 12 to 18 months.
Anticipated outcomes include a detailed training curriculum, the training of 36 media professionals across six IPA beneficiaries, three analytical articles per country, and a region-wide media monitoring report. The report will contain overall findings, country-specific analysis, and tailored recommendations.
Applicants must have proven experience in gender-sensitive media reporting, knowledge of TF VAW and related legal frameworks, and the ability to deliver media training and monitoring. Additional assets include experience managing multi-stakeholder projects, conducting research, and established networks with media professionals.
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