The women discussed their expectation from the media. Mater says media ignores the reality that women are half of this life as men continue to be focus point while Tanrıover points out at the low number of news on women in political newspapers.

The Istanbul International Independent Media Forum has been introduced to participants and observers at a meeting held at Hill Hotel. Savio, Casagrande, Ferguson, Iskandaryan, Alankus, Kurkcu, Mater, Sinar, Jaura and many others attend press conference.

What kind of a media? is bianets runup question before this weekends International Independent Media Forum. Local media producers want less dependence on official advertisement profits, more independence in reporting.

Selek: Communication networks that spread like viruses have to be developed. Demir: A media that does not ignore women is needed. Prof. Dr. Sirman: We need to enter the political arena; Guncikan: Alternative channels have to be created.

Total objector Tarhan says Media supports war. It has to be known that people are killed. Author Magden: Opportunity for peace receives a strong blow with military expressions. Academic Altinay: They are marginalizing peace.

Study on sexual harassment and rape under detention shows several hundred victims of violence under custody in 9 years. At least 236 women sought legal support in the said period where 70 women were raped in detention and 166 others were sexually harassed

Prior to the upcoming International Independent Media Forum we asked journalists what kind of a media and journalism they wanted. They expressed the same difficulties and requests. Radikal; Milliyet, Vatan and Cumhuriyets reporters are talking...

Social Forum of Turkey convenes in Istanbul over the weekend bringing together the countrys opposition groups from anti-war movements to NGOs, unions to trade chambers. In more than 40 meetings held , the highlighted message was: End USA Imperialism.