Who we are:
We are a foundation that dares to change and challenge, a foundation with a vision to change the image of women in the media and promote a feminist and critical media discourse to reach social justice.
SFJN is the first foundation specialised in feminist media that works with Syrian journalists and media institutions on gender-sensitive reporting. It advocates for the rights of women media workers and human rights defenders.
We approach discrimination, injustice, and inequality in our region with a special focus on Syrian media through advocacy, capacity building, policy analysis, research, safety and protection mechanisms.
Our team consists of critical thinkers, activists, advocates and problem solvers with an intersectional anti-colonial feminist outlook, strong analytical, social and communication skills from a range of backgrounds, identities and perspectives.
What we do:
We see a bridge that connects the media with the women and feminist movement in the MENA region; the bridge also connects the media with its workers. We see that the realities of both groups have been enhanced no matter their culture, creed, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, race, socio-economic status or any other form of diversity.
We see the voices of women journalists amplified, they have been placed in leading positions in their institutions and the media is raising awareness about gender equality and women’s issues in particular.
We see that the bridge connecting the media, its workers, the women and feminist movement has created a multi-layered, multi-faceted society, free of stereotypes, exclusionary politics, discriminatory laws, patriarchal culture.
We see a society that is critical and feminist, fair to all its citizens, committed to a positive social change in thinking and behaviour with respect to matters surrounding social justice and equality.
We see a media sector that is united, that does not adhere to frontiers, that surpasses borders, moves beyond categories and rejects identity politics. It is characterised by solidarity, an intersectional feminist outlook, accessible to all. Its discourse is comprehensive, it dismantles gender inequalities and biased representations, it strengthens critical thinking, it amplifies voices and emphasises multiple experiences. It is sensitive towards raising awareness on social justice and human rights. This is the image we see at SFJN, this is our vision, a vision to which all media outlets are committed.
How to find and contact us:
Email:
info@sfjn.org
Website:
https://media.sfjn.org/en/
Social Media:
https://www.facebook.com/SFJNetwork
https://jo.linkedin.com/company/sfjn
https://www.instagram.com/sfjnetwork/
https://soundcloud.com/sfjn-1
https://twitter.com/SFJnetwork
https://www.youtube.com/@SFJ_Network