Enhancing Women's Political Participation through Media in Botswana
Explore the challenges faced by women politicians in Botswana and how media can enhance their political participation. Learn from the insights shared by Professor Sheila Tlou, a renowned figure in health and social activism. Discover key objectives and target audience for empowering women in politics.
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Regional Media training on Women s Political Participation Johannesburg, South Africa , 7-9 March 2022, Ruth Barapedi Kedikilwe Sheila Tlou: On why women don t get votes Published on :March 1st 2021 Follow up story published/broadcast on : N/A Enhancing Women's Political Participation through media.
SYNOPSIS The story follows an insight of a discussion of voting patterns for women politician in Botswana. It tackles the speaks to the challenges that women politicians face in comparison to their male counterparts Enhancing Womens Political Participation through media
Background Professor Sheila Tlou is an international powerhouse with a phenomenal record in the health and social activism sectors. She was a specially nominated Member of the parliament of Botswana and served as the minister of Health. She subsequently tried her luck for the general elections and did not make it past the Primary elections despite her illustrious career and impeccable credentials. She is currently the co Chair for the Global HIV Prevention Coalition at the United Nations Enhancing Women s Political Participation through media
Key Objectives The 2019 general election recorded one of Botswana s worst performances when it comes to women participation in parliamentary democracy with only three women elected to parliament this story outlines the hindrances that deter women from making it to parliament. There are numerous factors put on the table when scrutinizing a woman, she can be either too old, or too young, or her marital status can be used against her. An unmarried woman is labelled as a failure and questioned on how she intends on being a leader when she failed to have a home. Enhancing Women s Political Participation through media
Target audience Voters Party Structure leaders Future women aspirants Women currently in office Enhancing Women's Political Participation through media
Sources and accessibility The Primary Source Sheila Tlou IEC (Statistics) Enhancing Women s Political Participation through media
Challenges encountered in putting the story together It was not difficult as many women are more willing to speak to the media about political matters the primary challenge was time and having to do everything online Enhancing Women's Political Participation through media
Impact No significant impact measures have been put in place as yet Enhancing Womens Political Participation through media
Feedback It got a lot of interaction and reactions on the publications social media pages many agreeing to the content that is in the story Enhancing Women's Political Participation through media
Follow up story published Not yet Enhancing Women's Political Participation through media
