Spotlight on Media: Female Representation
The sixty-ninth session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) will take place at United Nations Headquarters in New York from 10 to 21 March 2025. This year’s CSW69 coincides with Beijing +30, marking 30 years since the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action — a historic milestone for global gender equality.
In this context, EWA Network is thrilled to participate in this conference, part of the official United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, acting as a leading voice for women in the European audiovisual sector.
The conference will focus on the power in media today and how women's voices are shaped, amplified or silenced. Milestones achieved in the last decade and the challenges ahead.
WHEN: 10:30 AM (New York / EDT) | 3:30 PM (Central Europe)
WHERE: Online via Zoom – part of the CSW69) program
SPEAKERS
Guneet Monga Kapoor – Women in the Indian Film Industry & WIF India will give an overview on the role of women in Indian cinema, its global recognition, and structural support.
Andria Wilson Mirza, will tackle the industry shifts and the progress accomplished in Hollywood regarding LGBTQ+ representation, and the impact of shifting production trends.
Agatha Stern, from EWA Network, will share her insight about good practices EWA Network has been advocating since its creation and the would add essential regional context to this global conversation.
Moderated by filmmaker Rose-Mary de Champ, Founder of AVA Foundation & Sunset Boulevard Studio and UN CSW 69 Delegate
This UN Parallel Event, hosted by filmmaker and activist Rose-Mary de Champ with Guneet Monga Kapoor, Andria Wilson Mirza and Agatha Stern, brings together global industry leaders to explore the systemic barriers women face in film, TV, and digital media. From gatekeeping to gender bias, our panel discusses real-world challenges and shares action-driven strategies to reshape the narrative. Our global speakers share real experiences and visionary solutions. Topics Covered: ✅ Gender bias in film & television ✅ Power structures in media ✅ Cross-cultural collaboration & change ✅ Action steps for decision-making equity