In this interview with Funmi Adekoya, Radio Nigeria journalist and General Secretary for Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), speaks on dangers and hazards women Journalists encounter whilst on the job. This story is part of the African Women in Media (AWiM) Peace and Security Journalism Programme in partnership with UNESCO, through the IPDC framework.
The current state of police relations for journalists in Nigeria is strained. The rights of the media are being ignored. Reporter Omowummmy covers this story as she speaks with Tosin Ighoteguono, a reporter from Positive F.M Akure and Abimbola Oyeyemi from Ogun state Police Station. They discuss why the relationship between police officers and journalists…
More journalists in Nigeria are finding themselves with unpaid jobs in the media. Underemployment is becoming a growing issue for media professionals and those aspiring to join the industry. Reporter Omowummy Olaseinde investigates the matter and speaks with Femi Adefila the CEO of Rave 91.7 FM and Western Spring Television who describes what underemployment looks…
Journalists have been attacked severely while covering political events like political campaigns /rallies and elections. Concern over the safety of female political reporters continues to grow in Nigeria. Journalist, Omowumi Olaseinde speaks with Dr. Mutiu Agboke from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and Anu Akomolafe, a veteran political journalist to uncover what solutions need…
Gender equality is not only about doing what is right or about social justice; it is also an important element in economic development and a critical predictor of stability and security, which can inform and improve work on conflict prevention. Reporter Omowummy Olaseinde speaks with director of news and current affairs, Abimbola Babtunde about the…
Hundreds of female and male journalists gathered in Morocco for African Women in Media (AWiM) conference from 8th to 9th December this year, the conference tagged “United in Action” has added value to both men and women journalists. This has enabled them to add their voices to movements around gender balance and equity, stereotype, sexual…
Journalist Omowummy Olaseinde speaks to women journalists in Africa about the gender stereotypes they have faced and what needs to be done to shift mindsets through the media. This story is part of the African Women in Media (AWiM) Peace and Security Journalism Programme in partnership with UNESCO, through the IPDC framework.
The media has an essential role when it comes to correlating parts of society to ensure a violence-free world. Hence, the role of a peace and security reporter is also important. Laurin Odeil and Blessing Tunoh are both peace and security reporters from different parts of Africa who share the impact of reporting peace and…
Omowummy Olaseinde reports on the impact poor welfare has on journalists as well as the country and communities they serve. Speaking with journalists in Nigeria and experts, they highlight key solutions to ensuring peace and security for everyone. This story is part of the African Women in Media (AWiM) Peace and Security Journalism Programme in…
Journalist Omowummy Olaseinde, speaks to Ayodele Ismaila an Agripreneur and Large Scale farmer among other food security exports to find solutions for Nigeria’s Food hunger crisis. This story is part of the African Women in Media (AWiM) Peace and Security Journalism Programme in partnership with UNESCO, through the IPDC framework.
Violence against women and girls is still a prominent issue in Nigeria. Reporter Omowummy Olaseinde speaks on how the mistreatment of women and girls affects their peace and security and leads to larger impacts in other areas of their lives. She interviews experts and child rights activists to see what can be done to end…
This story is part of the African Women in Media (AWiM) Peace and Security Journalism Programme in partnership with UNESCO, through the IPDC framework.
