The MeToo era awakened the whole world to sexual harassment, not only in the entertainment industry where the allegations began, but also in the corporate spaces. Journalists report on chronicles of sexual harassment (such as MeToo) when they themselves have endured it. Jane Godia, the Gender, Development and the Programme Manager Women in News (WIN)…
“I didn’t know if my dreams would be stopped and interrupted, with no chance to make decisions in my life and was not given a chance to express myself at home, men in the family were the only ones with power to make decisions.” This was the fate of Suzana Mapo, a Tanzanian woman, has …
Ketu-Alapere is a very popular and densely populated area in Lagos state, Nigeria. It is believed to be one of the oldest settlements in the state. Ketu is popularly known for its proximity to ‘Mile 12’ the major food and fruit market in Lagos. That is where Iya Bili*, a mother of two, sells agbo…
Becoming a grantee of the 2017/18 International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) Howard Buffet Fund for Women Journalists, was a rare opportunity for me which has boosted my career. I am passionate about reporting issues relating to women development in my community, and the grant gave me the opportunity to reach more women in their localities and……...
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After 16-year-old Benard* was diagnosed with HIV, all he needed was meaningful engagement, counselling and proper medication to achieve viral load suppression and continue his normal life without being constantly down with sickness, but factors such as poor parental care, ignorance, non-adherence to a regimen, poor nutrition and poverty among other things deprived him of…
Nairobi In a homestead in Shamiloli village, Shinyalu Constituency in Kakamega County of Kenya, I am warmly welcomed by a middle-aged woman who is inspecting some beehives. From her smile, it was evident she was anticipating our interaction. She left her working station to welcome me into her homestead. Mrs Agnes Milimu is one of…
Funke-Treasure Durodola is a broadcast journalist, certified media trainer, speech and leadership coach. She is the first female journalist to manage an all-news radio station in the Radio Nigeria Network and indeed the Nigerian broadcast industry. She has spent more than two decades as a broadcaster; presenting and producing programmes; and anchoring news She is…
Oluchi, a 40-year-old housewife, is married to a man who beats her at the slightest perceived or actual provocation. When she finally summoned up the courage to report her assault to the police at the Ejigbo Police Station, she was allegedly asked to provide eyewitnesses to back up her story by the Divisional Police Officer…
Fatmata Kanneh, 42, has spent her entire life in Mbomi, a small village located just before the Jendema border crossing in southern Sierra Leone. About 25 miles from Jendema, the main gateway linking Sierra Leone and Liberia, Mbomi lies near the Moa River, which forms part of the natural boundary between the two countries. Mbomi,…
Traduit en français par Ngo Ngimbous Fidèle Juliette Cliquez pour lire en anglais Alors que davantage de jeunes femmes malgaches quittent leur maison à la recherche d’opportunités, leurs récits passent souvent sous silence. Le parcours d’une femme en particulier permet de mieux comprendre les motivations, les sacrifices et les aspirations qui alimentent cette vague discrète…
Ableism or the discrimination against people with disabilities, is still a major problem in a nation where social attitudes and infrastructure have not yet fully embraced inclusivity. Despite the National Policy on Disability in Nigeria 2017 and the Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Act of 2018, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability…
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,…
