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A master class in the gender lens

Yogesh Pawar

To mark World Population Day, Population First, in collaboration with the Mumbai Press Club, will host a special offline Masterclass, The Importance of Using a Gender Lens in Journalism, on Friday, July 11, 10 am to 1 pm. “Too often, gender is treated as a separate ‘beat’ rather than a lens through which every story must be seen,” says Yogesh Pawar, Director of Population First. The Masterclass aims to encourage reflection among journalists on gender sensitivity, persistent gaps, misrepresentation, and under-representation in mainstream media. “As a valued Laadli Media awardee, you already know our work is about more than advocacy — it’s about reshaping public discourse,” Pawar adds. “This session is our way of deepening that conversation and equipping media professionals to tell more truthful, inclusive stories,” he adds. The session is open not just to journalists but also to communications professionals and students. Those interested can register on bit.ly/4nufdZ8