In the series Succession, the youngest son of media mogul Logan Roy sexually harasses the head of his father’s media corporation. Although she makes it clear that his behaviour is unacceptable, the harassment only ends when his father finds out about it. The scene vividly illustrates how power relations can influence whether harassment is recognised and stopped. Although the story is fictional, the problem it portrays is very real. This is confirmed by the research conducted as part of the...

Climate change, water scarcity and unequal access to resources are increasingly affecting rural communities in North Macedonia. Two new studies conducted as part of a project implemented by Zavod Krog and its partner Legis show that sustainable water solutions, climate-smart agriculture and greater inclusion of women can make an important contribution to a more resilient future for rural areas. Water is becoming one of the most important development challenges of the future. For many rural...

Sexual harassment and gender-based violence represent fundamental forms of discrimination and human rights violations in the media sector as well, as demonstrated by research conducted by journalists’ unions, associations, and media organizations from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Slovenia, and Croatia. Imagine working in three different positions and experiencing sexual harassment in each of them. This is exactly what happened to one of the journalists participating in the research "Women...