Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — December 5, 2025 — African Women in Media (AWiM) has officially concluded the AWiM25 Conference, a landmark two-day gathering held from 4–5 December 2025 at the African Union Commission (AUC) Headquarters. The 9th edition of the annual conference brought together more than 250 media professionals, policymakers, researchers, civil society leaders, youth…
On the second day of AWiM25, Friday, December 5, 2025, the African Union Commission (AUC) headquarters came alive long before the sun rose over Addis Ababa. Delegates streamed through the Main Gate once more, but with a different kind of energy. Less of Day One’s anticipation, more of Day Two’s clarity. The issues at hand…
From New Flower to Ever-Blooming Flower Morning light fell over the African Union Commission (AUC) Headquarters,in the early hours of today, December 4th, 2025, in Addis Ababa as 250+ delegates streamed to the Main Gate for registration. Conference Registration desk at the AU Headquarters, Main Gate By 7:30am, the main courtyard was already…
By Dr. Yemisi Akinbobola, CEO, African Women in Media (AWiM) Across Africa, media organisations have publicly expressed their commitment to gender equality for decades. From pledges to amplify women’s voices, to newsroom charters on safety and inclusion, to regional frameworks developed by bodies such as the African Union, the intent has never been in short supply….
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: 11 November 2025 Lagos, Nigeria African Women in Media Announces AWiM25 Conference at the African Union Headquarters Theme: Beyond Commitments: Advancing Policies for Gender-Safe Media Date: 4–5 December 2025 Location: African Union Commission, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia African Women in Media (AWiM) is excited to announce the upcoming AWiM25 Conference, the continent’s leading…
Par Wamini Micheline Bicaba et Souhaibata Barry C’est un combat intime et dangereux. À Ouagadougou, dans la région du Kadiogo, comme à Ziniaré, dans l’Oubritenga, de nombreuses femmes s’opposent silencieusement à l’autorité de leur mari pour accéder à la contraception. Dans un contexte marqué par le poids des traditions, les tabous persistants et la méconnaissance…
Par Finafa Rébéca KINDJANHOUNDE, Mahougnon Angèle ADANLÉ and Folarin Aminath YABI Harcelées, menacées, réduites au silence: les femmes face aux cyberviolences au Bénin Légende image à la une: Harcelées, menacées, réduites au silence, les femmes béninoises face aux cyberviolences Au Bénin, les cyberviolences explosent sur les réseaux sociaux et transforment les smartphones en champs…
Par Ambroisine MEMEDE, Etonam SOSSOU et Héléna MARTELOT Au centre Kekeli, niché dans le quartier Nyékonakpoè à Lomé, Justine , 12 ans, élève en classe de 5ème, survivante de violences sexuelles, raconte d’une voix tremblante son quotidien d’avant : « Chaque soir, il me demandait de me déshabiller… J’avais l’impression d’étouffer sous son poids. »…
As the event winds down on December 6, 2024, conversations around ‘repositioning the media ecosystem to tackle the challenges of digitisation, artificial intelligence, and sustainability, took centre stage, featuring professionals from around the world and Africa in Dakar, the capital city of Senegal. In her remarks, Dr. Yemi, appealed to the participants, who included academics,…
‘’OUR IMPACT IN YOUR WORDS’’ Kigali Declaration (KD) signatories belong to a community dedicated to change, equipped with resource, training, and a clear framework for advancing ethical practices across the continent. Some of the signatories who have committed to addressing GBV not only…
The long-awaited AWiM24 , “Media and Sustainability” conference kick-started in Dakar , Senegal on thursday 5th December 2024. The flurry of activities started on Wednesday 4th December with the UNESCO Pre-Conference Session, with focus on advancing media development and sustainability. The Pre-conference sponsored by UNESCO was organised to set the stage for advancing media development…
Spotlight on Rwanda Rwanda has long been a beacon of progress in addressing gender-based violence (GBV) and promoting gender equality. In alignment with the Kigali Declaration’s mission to…
