UN expert: Negative stereotypes about women exist in European media

Negative stereotypes about women exist in European media, UN expert Bahija Jamal, said at the international conference themed "Islamophobia in Focus: Unveiling Bias, Shattering Stigmas" in Baku, Report informs.

The expert included in her speech a presentation reflecting negative news and photos written about women in some media entities.

According to Jamal, the negative stereotypes about women prevailing in the media lead to the spread of Islamophobia:

"The portrayal of women in this form is not well received. It is also regrettable that the voices of Muslim women are not heard in the media."