UNESCO is launching a Practical Manual and a Master Class video series on Disability Equality in the Media to provide practical recommendations for media organizations to include the principles of disability equality in their coverage, content production and management practices.
The media shapes public perceptions and attitudes, particularly impacting persons with disabilities, who make up to 16% of the world’s population. By focusing on disability issues in editorial policies and programming, producing accessible content and fostering inclusive workplace practices, media professionals – including reporters, editors, technical staff and managers – can drive meaningful change and help remove barriers that hinder the full participation of persons with disabilities in society.
To support the development of media organizations, UNESCO is launching a Practical Manual and a Master Class video series on Disability Equality in the Media. These resources will be introduced during the International Disability Inclusion Conference: Harnessing the Transformational Impact of Para Sports, which will take place in Paris, …