Your responses: Gender-diverse speakers for your next journalism conference

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This week we published a list of 103 speakers you need at your next journalism event to avoid all-male panels, and the response from our community was HUGE.

So many suggestions came pouring via Twitter, Facebook, and email that we felt it was only fair to include some of them here, even if we only have space to include a fraction of what we received.

It is gratifying to see this subject resonating with so many people. If you want to do even more to help the fight against all-male panels, here's what you can do:

• If you're a man who got invited to speak on an all-male panel, ask the organisers why there aren't any women on it. Perhaps even make a vow not to speak on panels that aren't gender-diverse.

• If you're at a conference which is hosting an all-male panel, contact the organisers to make it clear, politely but firmly, that it's not acceptable. Maybe even send them this list.

• If you're a conference organiser, make an extra effort to ensure your event is a manel-free zone.

So, without further ado, let's dive into your recommendations...

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Good list but you are missing quite a few like @fedecherubini @anxiaostudio @ingeborgv @AineKerr and @CillaBenko https://t.co/5a11wtImGi

— Fergus Bell (@fergb) June 7, 2016

2/2 You are also missing @mjenkins @yasmineelrafie @HazelBakerSky @carlanine @sona @alaskaHQ and @ngjennings https://t.co/5a11wtImGi

— Fergus Bell (@fergb) June 7, 2016

@abigailedge For mobile see my #femojo list. It's public.

— Corinne Podger: @corinnepodger (Threads), LinkedIn (@corinne_podger) June 7, 2016

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@abigailedge Leading digital minds in Canada @erinmillar @JaneLytv @rachelnixon @kathyenglish @marylynnyoung @candiscallison @marissanelson

— Alfred Hermida (@Hermida) June 8, 2016

Let's send @abigailedge some names of great Australian women speakers, @CBAWomenInFocus. https://t.co/vF2NHOtsna

— Fiona Lake (@FionaLakeAus) June 8, 2016

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@abigailedge I think you need some photojournalists on that list! I'd start with @melissalyttle @KendrickBrinson @lynseyaddario So many more

— Andrew Stanfill (@madshrew) June 8, 2016

.@journalismnews Good start, but where all the Native journos at?! @antoniajen14 @JodiRave @OsageNews @NNCMagazine @valerietaliman & MORE?!

— Taté Walker (@WalkerImagining) June 8, 2016

This is only a sample list to make a really important point. @penileyramirez @MarinaWalkerG @ICIJorg @abigailedge @jcstearns @journalismnews

— 𝙟𝙤𝙨𝙚 𝙯𝙖𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙖 (@jczamora) June 8, 2016

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We're currently working on a more comprehensive resource to feature a diverse list of journalism speakers, including some of your suggestions. If you would like to volunteer to assist with this project, please email Abigail Edge or Catalina Albeanu.

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