Discussion on ethics, gender sensitivity, digital security in media held

An open discussion on the ethical dilemmas women journalists has face in media environment, especially concerning the portrayal of women. They voiced concerns over how women journalists are often stereotyped and sexualised in mainstream media narratives.

The discussion was held at the Embassy Residence of the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the city on Thursday.

It was organised by South Asia Center for Media in Development (SACMID) under the project 'Empowering Media Professionals, Girl Students, and Community Women through an Improved Understanding of Digital Threats and Security Measures", funded by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Bangladesh, according to a press release.

Adjunct Faculty at the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) Nazia Afrin Monami moderated the event. First secretary for political affairs of the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands Cor Stouten, Senior Policy Advisor for Political Affairs and Public Diplomacy of Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands Namia Akhtar, Bureau Chief at Agence France-Presse (AFP) Sheikh Sabiha Alam, among others, were present on the occasion.