KABUL (Pajhwok): Women’s representation in the media sector of Afghanistan has become drastically lopsided following the Islamic Emirate’s takeover in August 2021, find two independent surveys.
The Association of Women in Radio and Television conducted the surveys for gathering information on personal safety, challenges in reporting, level of involvement in media activities and overall changes experienced by women journalists since August 2021.
The issue of women’s representation in top management and decision-making positions should be addressed immediately, the association demanded.
Afghan journalists, especially women, faced a dire situation, the studies found, noting increasing restrictions on the . . .
