Interviewing women in politics

At the end of this module: You will understand the political journey of women in their country by analyzing the political terrain and key lessons from the political representation. You will be able to discuss what hinders more women from participating in politics and ways the media can improve gender equality in politics.

At the end of this module, you will be able to: Generate stories and media content that interrogates and highlights the role of women in politics. Raise awareness to the general public on the value of women's candidature in elections. Understand the role of women in politics.

At the end of this module, you will be able to: Apply principles of gender-sensitive reporting Flag off content that violates principles of gender-sensitive reporting

At the heart of every election, three fundamental rights interlock: The right of the voter to make informed choices, the right of the candidates to put their ideas across, and the right of the media to report freely and express an opinion on matters of public interest. The media plays a critical role as the intersection between voters, political candidates, and parties. Rights: Moral or legal entitlement to have or do something. Responsibility: The state or fact of being accountable or to blame for something. This module explores the rights and responsibilities of the media, voter, politician and journalists in the electoral process.

At the end of this module, trainees should be familiar with the types of interviews, preparation, and the process of conducting truthful, balanced, and ethical interviews before, during, and after elections.

At the end of this lesson should observe professional standards and ethical practices in conducting interviews.