The PNG Media space is now well dominated by women elevated to higher positions.

While that is acknowledged by many as a way forward for breaking gender barriers and stereotypes, challenges still remain both at the helm and those that report to them.

Challenges not only at work place but at home.

Realizing this, the PNG Media Council in collaboration with ABC’s Media Development Initiative is conducting consultative forums for women in the media in Papua New Guinea to see if there is a possibility of starting a Women in Media Association.

The most recent forum was held in Madang Province.

PNG Media Council Secretary, Belinda Kora said the concept will be similar to Fiji’s Women in Media Association which not only tries to address challenges faced by women in the industry but also build capacity to allow them to excel.

The first consultation was held in Lae, Morobe Province, and the 2nd one in Port Moresby.

All three consultation received overwhelming support from the participants with many saying the concept is long overdue.