Summary
Weaving Digital Safety: Albania’s Women Media Network Initiative (WISA) is an initiative aimed at strengthening media freedom and the safety of journalists in Albania, with a particular focus on women journalists. The project addresses challenges such as unsafe working environments, digital attacks, and the lack of professional protection through research, training, advocacy, and the creation of a national support network.
Partner
Albanian Women in Audiovisual (AWA)
Center for Science and Innovation for Development (SCiDEV)
Association of Journalists of Albania (AGSH)
Funded by:
European Union
Objectives
WISA aims to improve the safety and rights of women journalists and media professionals in Albania by building sustainable support structures and strengthening institutional cooperation.
Key Points:
Research and Monitoring
Analyzing the situation of women in digital media and identifying key challenges in the sector.
Publication and Advocacy
Disseminating findings through reports and fostering public dialogue to improve policies.
Regional Chapters
Establishing local networks and supporting initiatives of women journalists at the regional level.
Labour Rights
Raising awareness and piloting collective agreements in the media sector.
Digital Safety
Providing training and developing policies to protect against online attacks.
Institutional Cooperation
Strengthening collaboration with institutions to address cases of violence against journalists.
Network Creation
Formalizing the Women Media Network as a national support structure.
Conferences and Activities
Organizing national roundtables and regional dialogues to promote safety and rights in the media sector.