Finale of AWiM24’s ”Media and Sustainability” Conference in Dakar, Senegal

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,…

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African Women in Media (AWiM) holds 8th Annual 2024 conference in Dakar, Senegal

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…

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Re-evaluating Gender Eligibility Rules: A call to Enhance Inclusion and Equity in Sports  

The regulations governing gender eligibility in sports reflect the influence of societal and cultural perceptions of femininity and masculinity, impacting athletes’ behaviors and experience. Eligibility rules have to a greater degree affected African female athletes due to their naturally high testosterone levels or variations in sex development. Critics argue that these regulations lack scientific basis and…

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 Pan- African Women’s Day: A Legacy of Strength and Resilience    

  Observed every 31st of July, Pan African Women’s Day now marking its 62nd anniversary, celebrates the achievements, struggles, and contributions of African women. This year’s theme “Invest in Education: Securing the Future of Women and Girls in Africa.”  focuses on empowering women through quality education. The African Union dedicated the day to gender equality…

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