Združenje ONA VE

EU Legislative Interests

ONA VE is focused on promoting women's voices in media and public events and target various EU policies and initiatives related to gender equality, media representation, and cultural diversity. Some key EU policies that might be relevant to their activities include: EU Gender Equality Strategy: EU's commitment to promoting gender equality across various sectors, including media. Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD): Advocacy efforts may target provisions that encourage diversity and gender equality in media content. Creative Europe Programme: Searching funding allocations and criteria to promote gender equality and diversity in media projects. EU Media Pluralism Monitor: Advocate for policies that enhance women's representation in media. European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE): Collaborate with EIGE to contribute data, research, and recommendations related to women's representation in the media.

Communication Activities

In 2024 and 2025, ONA VE implemented and coordinated a wide range of communication activities directly aligned with EU policies on gender equality, inclusive democracy, freedom of expression, and quality journalism. These activities included public events and conferences addressing the representation of women in the media and in decision-making positions; thematic debates and roundtables bringing together policymakers, journalists, and women experts from diverse fields; and targeted training workshops for media professionals focused on gender-balanced reporting and the use of inclusive language. ONA VE also led and contributed to national and European awareness-raising campaigns aimed at increasing the visibility of women experts in public discourse, including data-driven media campaigns based on systematic monitoring and research. A key pillar of this work was ONA VE’s role as the national coordinator of the Global Media Monitoring Project (GMMP), the world’s longest-running research initiative on gender representation in the news, through which the organisation contributed to evidence-based analysis and international comparisons. In addition, ONA VE produced publications and analytical reports examining gender equality in Slovenian media and situating these findings within the broader European policy framework, including Beijing+30 and the EU Gender Equality Strategy. Communication outputs also included online content, social media campaigns, newsletters, and media briefings designed to inform and engage the public. All activities were conceived to strengthen democratic dialogue, support EU values and policies on equality and fundamental rights, and enhance the visibility and recognition of women’s expertise in the public sphere.

Interests Represented

Does not represent commercial interests

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International Activities of the Association ONA VE The Association ONA VE is actively engaged in international cooperation aimed at promoting gender equality, enhancing the visibility of women experts, and advocating for inclusive and democratic public discourse. Through strategic partnerships and participation in European and global networks, ONA VE brings Slovenian expertise and advocacy to the international stage. Key international activities include: Membership in key European networks, including the European Network for Women Excellence (ENWE) and the CSO Coalition on Gender Equality, which enable joint advocacy efforts, knowledge exchange, and greater regional impact. Participation in EU-funded projects focused on media representation, gender equality in STEM, and strengthening civil society (e.g. CERV, Erasmus+, Creative Europe). Collaboration with international organizations such as the European Women’s Lobby, UNESCO, the Global Media Monitoring Project (GMMP), and the United Nations – including co-sponsorship of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science Assembly at the UN Headquarters. Exchange of practices with women’s networks across Europe to share innovative models of empowering female professionals and promoting their voices in decision-making processes. Advocacy and speaking engagements at international conferences, consultations, and roundtables addressing gender equality, media pluralism, and the role of women in public life. Research and monitoring of gender representation in the media, with the aim of contributing comparative data and insights to broader European initiatives. Through its international efforts, ONA VE strives to build alliances, amplify the voices of women from Slovenia and beyond, and contribute to a more inclusive and equitable European and global society.

Organisation Members

The ONA VE Expert Platform currently includes over 632 women experts from diverse professional fields, including science, technology, media, law, education, economics, culture, healthcare, and public administration. The platform connects these professionals with journalists, event organizers, institutions, and decision-makers, aiming to increase the visibility of women’s knowledge and perspectives in public discourse. You can find a list of featured members and their profiles here: 👉 https://www.onave.si/strokovnjakinje/ The association also collaborates with dozens of partner organizations, both nationally and internationally, including media outlets, NGOs, research institutions, and public bodies committed to gender equality and inclusive communication.