Women News Network (WNN)

WNN draws on information and communication technology (ICT) to share news stories relevant to women and their rights - stories that may not be read or heard otherwise. The idea is that, by sharing information, activism around human rights issues related to women's experiences may be sparked and facilitated.

Specifically, a visitor to the WNN home page may find stories about issues such as the way in which caste difference contributes to violence against Dalit women in central India, and the increase in the act of self-immolation (suicide by fire) among Kurdish women in the Diaspora. Photos and video clips are included. In addition, all featured articles can be listened to rather than read, using WNN's "hear it" voice reader feature. Listening can be done while online or while one is away from the computer (articles may be downloaded to an iPod device).

WNN also features an expanding radio library covering current and historic conditions for women across the globe, as well as a film/video library featuring a growing collection of short international women's films. A selection of humanitarian publications (booklets and books) available to all women's rights advocates is offered, as well. Numerous links to relevant organisations - e.g., women's advocacy and news organisations - are offered on the WNN website to lead visitors to additional information.

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WNN's news outreach works closely with WUNRN - Women's UN Report Network, which reaches over 500 UN agencies and affiliates daily. Numerous featured articles have also been distributed through the United Nations International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women (UN-INSTRAW). Since its inception, WNN has reached over 180 country locations and 200 universities and higher learning institutions worldwide.