There is a gendered dimension to every one of our major global challenges including, but not limited to: climate change, economic or health inequality, the rise of authoritarianism, mass migration or algorithmic bias. Critical, tenacious journalism is required to expose it all.
With stories on underreported issues in underreported parts of the world, told by underrepresented voices, As Equals intends to spotlight taboo subjects, use innovative presentations and effect change.
Staffed by a dedicated team, As Equals will broaden the scope of gender reporting and build on BlogsTour’s already-established reputation for independent, world-class, mobile-first, thought-provoking journalism, with production across BlogsTour’s platforms, including newsletters and audio, documentaries, as well as events.
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For the past several hundred years, patriarchy has shaped the world. . As a result, women have long been denied equal rights (such as the right to vote) and all over the world they : unequal pay; a lack of equal legal rights; the lack of data or investments in research in gendered issues; bearing the brunt of the care burden; early or forced marriage, and more. Experiences of these on gender or sexual identity, class, race or ethnicity, age, location or ability.
As Equals intends to cast a spotlight on these issues and report on them in ways that deepens global understanding and produces tangible impact.
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- Is my idea original? This could mean that it could be a topic, a situation or a place that hasn’t already been widely reported, but it can also mean that you have access to new information or different sources; your reporting will present the story in a new way, or will help audiences see the bigger picture.
- Am I the right person to tell this story? Do you have access that other people don’t? Do you understand a complex issue and can clearly and engagingly tell a story about it? Do you study or follow a topic closely and can see what others have missed?
- Am I prepared to work with others? The best journalism is collaborative. You might have a great idea but not the right contacts or data skills, for example. If we commissioned you, would you be happy to work with a team to tell your story, if it needed it?
- How evergreen is my idea? While we will move quicker on columns, your opinion piece or feature idea shouldn’t be irrelevant at the end of the day’s news cycle.
- Is my story right for BlogsTour? On As Equals, we want to see the bigger picture. To uncover the systemic causes of gender inequality and tell those stories for a global audience. Will your story help us do that? Is your story going to be relatable outside of its local or national context?
Does As Equals accept video or photo pitches?
As Equals seeks to amplify underrepresented voices in front of the lens and behind the camera. We’re looking for character-driven short documentaries and photo essays by and/or about women and non-binary people across the globe, and would like to hear from non-fiction filmmakers, video and photo journalists who want to tell universal stories that touch audiences emotionally and hold up a mirror to society.
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If you have an idea you’d like to pitch us, consider the questions mentioned above, thensubmit your pitch to asequals@cnn.com
While strong preference will be given to stories in pre- or early production, you may also include links to previously-filmed material.
These FAQs were last updated on June 11, 2024.
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