Resource Directory for African Women Journalists
Journalism and Career Resources

AMARC (World Association of Community Radio Broadcasters) <http://www.amarc.org>

AMARC is an international non-governmental organization serving the community radio movement. Web site available in English, Spanish and French. Includes the "Women's International Network" - an international project networking women in community radio.

Division for the Advancement of Women (DAW) <http://www.un.org/womenwatch/daw>

Advocates for women around the world, conducts related research and develops policy options.

Economic Commission for Africa - (ECA) <http://www.un.org/Depts/eca/divis/acw/index.htm>

The ECA houses the African Women's Centre, which works with African women on a range of issues.

European Journalism Centre <http://www.ejc.nl>

Gives overview of the press, audio-visual media, professional organizations and training centers throughout Europe.

GradSchools.com <http://www.gradschools.com>

Comprehensive website including graduate/masters programs in journalism, mass communications and new media, from the U.S., the U.K. Europe, New Zealand, Australia, Japan and distance/online programs.

INCORE (International Conflict Research) <http://www.incore.ulst.ac.uk>

Links and information about the study of conflict resolution and ethnicity, and their applications worldwide.

International Center for Foreign Journalists <http://www.icfj.org>

Established in 1984 to strengthen the quality of journalism worldwide through professional training and exchange, ICFJ also administers the Knight International Press Fellowship Program.

International Federation of Journalists <http://www.ifj.org>

Provides a vast array of information, ranging from trade unions, human rights and safety, author's rights, international freelance, information technology, news & media releases, projects, regional activity, issues and links to other sites.

The International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF) <http://www.iwmf.org>

Highlights current and upcoming programs and activities; provides information on the annual Courage in Journalism Awards and past awardees and offers links to other sites of interest to women in the media.

JournalismNet <http://www.journalismnet.com>

Offers 200 Web pages with more than 6,000 links to help journalists find useful information.

The Journalistic Resources Page <http://www.markovits.com/journalism>

This resource links to an array of worldwide sites covering education and research, journalism and broadcasting. Resources are arranged by continent and country.

Political Resources on the Net <http://www.politicalresources.net>

Listings of political sites sorted by country, with links to parties, organizations, governments, media and more from around the world.

Reporter.org <http://www.reporter.org>

Grassroots network for journalists around the world, providing an array of links.

United Nations <http://www.un.org>

Official site of the United Nations.

United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) <http://www.unifem.undp.org>

Provides financial and technical assistance to innovative programs and stategies that promote women's human rights, political participation and economic security.

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Bureau of Africa <http://www.undp.org/rba>

Provides assistance to African governments.

World Association of Newspapers <http://www.wan-press.org>

Represents 18,000 newspapers around the world. Provides links to newspaper sources, media organizations, human rights and press freedom organizations and trade magazines.