Imprisoned women in Zambia face challenges which diminish their rights and quality of life. Some women are also pregnant during imprisonment and require access to their rights as pregnant women. Reporter Hope Nyimbili investigates this issue in Zambia and speaks with experts to find solutions to secure their rights. This story is part of the…
Hope Nyimbili reports on the insecurities women face in marriages and divorce. In this news story, she highlights the solutions for peace in home settings by speaking with the Zambia Alliance of Women on how to achieve the activation of women’s rights in Zambia. This story is part of the African Women in Media (AWiM)…
Women with a disability can contribute to discussions and solutions around GBV and also require protection and safety as their human right to peace and security. Hope Nyimbili reports on this issue and speaks with experts. This story is part of the African Women in Media (AWiM) Peace and Security Journalism Programme in partnership with…
Journalist Hope Nyimbilli speaks with Chiko Chilufya from the DREAMS centre in Zambia. She informs us of the approaches used in the Zambia community HIV prevention project and the importance of raising awareness of sexual health infections in rural areas for the peace and security of women and girls in Zambia. This story is part…
Climate change insecurity: Kenya continues to battle the effects of climate change. Women and children are often left to shoulder the burden of food insecurity. Governments and local organisations need to prioritise these through peacebuilding tactics. This story is part of the African Women in Media (AWiM) Peace and Security Journalism Programme in partnership with…
Children’s rights need to be protected. They are targeted by abuse such as violence and discrimination. Sexual abuse is underreported in Kenya and is often inflicted by family members and acquaintances. Journalist Caroline Katana reports on the experiences young girls fighting against violence in the home face. This story is part of the African Women…
Journalist Caroline Katana speaks with Anzadze Shobo about disability rights in Kenya. Living with a disability Ms Shoba understands the gaps in policies and wants to change this. With her passion for women’s development, participation and safety for all, she expresses how she wants to see the Kenyan government implement policies for persons with disability…
Female peace champions are fighting the continued threat of youth gangs. But they are now aiming for more collective change. These Kenyan champions are calling for societal aid and policy implementation. This story is part of the African Women in Media (AWiM) Peace and Security Journalism Programme in partnership with UNESCO, through the IPDC framework.
Nigerian languages and dialects will now play a bigger role in education and communication. By embracing indigenous languages, activists can reach more communities. An increase in representation also means more advocacy towards gender equality and conflict prevention. Journalist Maimuna Muhammad Babangida reports on how these changes are being implemented. This story is part of the…
This report focuses on the need for more awareness of the effect mental health has on journalists. Giving a women’s perspective, journalist Aisha Wakaso shares her battle with mental health and how it inspired her to become an advocate for mental health in Nigeria. This story is part of the African Women in Media (AWIM)/…
Making history as the very first Female Chief Press Secretary in Nigeria, Mrs Mary Noel-Berje has put in over 21 years in the Journalism profession covering several beats and as an Amazon in the Newsroom of the NTA Minna which led her to become the Government House Correspondent and the lead for the Nigeria Association…
Exciting developments in Uganda are happening as women take the lead in peace and security advocacy. Arriving at TY cakes premises in Kibuli, I see Zam Nakittyo, the proprietor of the company. She is a photojournalist working with a number of media companies and also a co-founder at The Campus Times in Uganda. The young,…
