A training workshop of MISA Information and Advocacy offers in Johannesburg, South Africa, from April 23 to 27, 2002 was conducted. The training focused on international human rights mechanism employed in media monitoring, analytical skills in media monitoring and alert writing, standardisation and common classification of action alerts and information technology tools that can be utilised for linking the alert system with website and e-mail functions. A leadership training for women media managers was undertaken in August 2002 for 2 days before the MISA AGM, thereby empowering women for leadership roles in the media. Three of the trained women were selected to chair some sessions of the AGM, providing them with an immediate opportunity to exercise they newly acquired skills. The MISA RGC and TFB met 3 times during the period under review as they continued to give policy direction to the organization. The MISA AGM was held in Maputo, Mozambique in August 2002 and as usual, continued to guide the other organs in mapping the direction MISA should take in its mandate to advocate for media freedom and freedom of expression in the region. 48