A lookback at WIJ Scotland's year
It’s been a year like no other and while we’ve not been able to meet in person, WIJ Scotland has offered support, advice, training and much needed social gatherings online.
None of this would be possible without the help of our volunteer committee members and with several standing down from their positions, there are some great opportunities for others to become involved.
Come along to the AGM on Wednesday 28 July from 7-8:00pm or email wijscotland@gmail.com to find out more.
Here’s a look back in numbers at just some of our achievements from 2020-2021:
14 mentees paired with inspiring industry leaders
170 expert women given online media training to redress gender imbalance
30 journalists media trained in broadcast studios for contributor opportunities
100 women in media surveyed for a Covid impact industry snapshot
4 hilarious/enlightening/eye-opening/heartening book salons
1 crisis grant, in solidarity, to a member in need - agreed by committee at emergency meeting
1 badly needed January social
4 leading political journalists in a panel discussion
5 organisations we've collaborated with to improve gender equality in the media
1 WiJ Scotland Hall of Fame launched
20 entry fees offered for female entrants to the Scottish Press Awards
Countless jobs and opportunities offered to members
All Zoom experts, panellists and web writers paid for their time