When we hear about women’s rights in India, it is often through headlines about shocking cases of gender-based violence. This has shaped the perception that India is one of the most dangerous places for women. But is this image accurate? What role does the media play in shaping this perception? Compared to other countries, where does India truly stand?
Join us on the 6th of March for an engaging discussion on how the media portrays women’s rights in India and whether this representation aligns with reality. Our speaker, Devi Boerema, South Asia Correspondent at NOS, will explore the impact of news coverage and what this means for the global discourse on women’s rights. Are we getting the full picture, or does the focus on extreme cases obscure important progress on the ground?
About the speaker:
Devi Boerema has a bachelor’s degree in Journalism and two master’s degrees: Gender Studies and Conflict Studies & Human Rights, both from Utrecht University. In 2011 and 2012, she traveled to South Asia for Radio Nederland Wereldomroep, after which she settled in Mumbai for several years as a freelance correspondent for NOS Met het Oog op Morgen, regional titles of DPG Media, and VPRO’s Bureau Buitenland. Since May 2020, she has been working at NOS, covering international news topics for radio, TV, and online, with a specialization in South Asia. Last June, she reported on the parliamentary elections from India.
Event Details:
📅 Date: 6th of March
📍 Location: Wijnhaven 3.48, Turfmarkt 99, The Hague
🕒 Time: 16:00-17:00
This event is part of our ongoing Asia Academy series where we explore contemporary social and political issues in Asia.
