The excitement for Kenyan women to thrust themselves into politics has been momentous, despite the progress being sluggish. The Kenyan political environment is deeply patriarchal, dirty and utterly expensive. In this piece, I look at how Kenyan women politicians are still standing against all odds and what can be done to create a more supportive…
HEADLINES Women and Girls in Sudan Disproportionately Impacted by Ongoing Conflict A recent publication disclosed that the ongoing conflict in Sudan has taken a devastating toll on women and girls, with approximately 5.8 million displaced and a significant surge in gender-based violence reported. UN News Professor Medinat Salman Appointed as First Female Vice Chancellor of…
Women remain significantly underrepresented in editorial leadership roles and news coverage, their voices muted in an industry dominated by men. In countries with multi-racial populations, women of colour experience even greater marginalisation in news leadership and coverage. This culture of exclusion has had a knock-on effect on women’s news consumption which is in significant decline….
More women are putting themselves forward for elections more and more, yet their numbers are still far behind those of men since they are still sidelined in decision-making. This story is part of African Women in Media (AWIM)/Luminate Young Women in Politics Media Project
In Partnership with The game of sex in politics Caroline Katana digs into how sex is used as a tool to pull down women in politics With her shy demeanour and disarming smile, Hawaa Abdul Salim is the type of person you will likely never see angry no matter the circumstances. We spoke about her…
View on Zencastr Peace Hillary is an accomplished Rwandan journalist with over 20 years of experience in the media profession. She serves as the Managing Director of Family Magazine, which focuses on gender issues, family promotion, women’s empowerment, combating Gender-Based Violence (GBV), and family conflicts. In episode 26 of Her Media Diary podcast, Peace shares…
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.
By: Mmeeme Leticia In Uganda’s northwestern city of Arua, a good Sunday best must always be accompanied by a touch of African print, locally known as Kitenge. The multicolored fabric, rumored to be owned by each of its more than 360,000 population. For a long time, Arua has been a melting point of cultures because…
Egyptian women have embarked on urban agriculture. Photo/ Dina El Maraghy/AWiM Cairo In a changing world ravaged by climate change, providing food remains the largest burden for governments across the world. This difficult equation is further complicated by the emergence of other developments, perhaps the most prominent of which is the outbreak of the Covid-19…
Women-led businesses and entrepreneurs grapple with several challenges that constrain their growth and profitability. But a woman-led public relations firm is paying it forward and offering a complimentary mentorship programme to women-led and owned tech startups in Africa. Headquartered in the concrete jungle of New York, C Moore Media is the brains behind the……...
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Anthony Rotolo, a professor from Syracuse University is offering the Dr. Who Class, an adventure for students who want to go through space and time exploring the cultural impact of the BBC series Dr. Who Rotolo calls the course an “un-class” as it is not officially a course offered by the university, although students can…
Politics is not for the faint-hearted. It is a filthy arena where deceit, propaganda and backstabbing thrive. This feature brings out the challenges women face whenever they try to join politics in Kenya and how to overcome them. To excel in Kenyan politics, one must have a thick skin to withstand the setbacks, deep pockets…
