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Reveals the hurdles facing women journalists in Arab countries. Why print journalism is still seen as a male domain; Initiatives that confirm that proactive women executives in the Arab media could help to disseminate positive images of women. INSET: Arab Women Media Center.

Observes the value women journalists bring to news coverage in Latin America. Challenge women journalists face when they reach the high positions; Traditional priorities in newsroom.

Comments on the progress of women journalists in India. Reason for the existence of the Women's Feature Service, an international news organization in India; Kind of stories that must be pursued through the Women's Feature Service; Why the newspaper and magazine space for articles on gender-focused subjects is shrinking.

Describes the situation of women journalists in India. What the increasing visibility of women on the indigenous English-language print media suggests; Women's contribution to broadening the scope of press coverage; Factors that limit women's capacity to influence the agenda, practice and output of the media.

Reports on the community radio stations in Africa intended to train women journalists to use reporters' technological tools. What compounds women journalists' lack of access to training opportunities that are likely to bring professional advancement; Areas of some training sessions; Training program developed by the Women's International Network of the Africa section of the World Association of Community Radio Broadcasters.