As Africa continues to confront the devastating impact of gender-based violence, recent developments in The Gambia on Female Genital Mutilation have brought renewed attention to the urgent need to safeguard the rights and lives of women and girls. The country’s Supreme Court is currently considering a constitutional challenge to the 2015 ban on female genital…
When one of Africa’s most influential media organisations changes ownership after more than six decades, the story extends beyond boardrooms and balance sheets. It invites a broader conversation about the future of independent journalism on the continent. The recent transition at Nation Media Group marks the end of an era in East African media while…
From Sonia Dahmani, a Tunisian lawyer and political commentator who was arrested after a live broadcast on France24 for critiquing Tunisia’s standard of living, to Maryline Duma, briefly detained while covering Dahmani’s arrest — women journalists in North Africa face severe consequences for reporting on political issues. During…
‘’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…
“I am currently on medication to end the infection I got because of FGM. I treat it until I get fed up because it is hard for me to get rid of even for a month. The infection vanishes and comes back within a week’’ Binta Ceesay, a survivor of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in…
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release. 6 NOVEMBER, 2024 African Women in Media (AWiM) is delighted to announce the launch of the UNESCO IPDC-funded programme, “TRAKD: Developing Tools and Resources towards adoption of the Kigali Declaration in newsrooms in Africa.’’This two-month programme will be in collaboration with UNESCO under the IPDC…
HEADLINES Ex -Senior Special Assistant on Diaspora Affairs Bianca Ojukwu becomes Minister in Nigeria Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, a seasoned politician, lawyer and established business mogul has been appointed as Nigeria’s Minister of State…
Recently, women in the media have begun to push the boundaries of representation across print, radio, and television. But there is still a significant gender gap in terms of the positions held by women and the beats they are allowed to cover. As a guest on Television Continental’s (TVC) Breakfast Show, Dr Yemisi Akinbobola, a…
Photo Credit: Freepik Breast cancer originates in the cells of the breast. It is one of the most common cancers affecting women, but also occurs in men at significantly lower rates. It develops when breast cells begin…
Photo Credit: Unsplash Every October 10, is set aside to commemorate ‘World Mental Health Day’, raising global awareness about mental health complexities and risks. Journalists, especially the women are particularly more vulnerable , this is according to a Medical report which says about twice as many women as men experience depression . Women are nearly…
