Par Ambroisine MEMEDE, Etonam SOSSOU et Héléna MARTELOT Au centre Kekeli, niché dans le quartier Nyékonakpoè à Lomé, Justine , 12 ans, élève en classe de 5ème, survivante de violences sexuelles, raconte d’une voix tremblante son quotidien d’avant : « Chaque soir, il me demandait de me déshabiller… J’avais l’impression d’étouffer sous son poids. »…
Female activists rise against the odds to empower women and children. Whether it’s curbing child marriage or promoting education, these women fight at their own risk for peace and security. This news story looks at the story of child rights an activist who has fought against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Kenya. During her work…
Mineral washing site at JIB Quarters, Jos. Photo Credit: Marie-Therese Nanlong Placing her plastic bowl on her head, a bag on her shoulder, and her baby strapped on her back, 40-year-old Esther Gyang, hurries to join a group of other women heading to…
In Partnership with Paralegals help to create a more just and equitable society. This feature explains how paralegals play a critical role in promoting civic engagement and political participation in Kenya by providing legal assistance to individuals and communities, particularly those who are marginalised and cannot afford legal services In any given platform, both offline…
Speaking on the Gender, Security and Election Coverage panel at the African Women in the Media 2018 Conference, Channels TV’s news anchor, Ijeoma Onyeator questions the extent to which the structures and processes set up for election periods, are conducive enough for female journalists to do their work in covering the elections.
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…
African Women in the Media (AWiM) is a network for African women working in media industries anywhere globally. We aim to impact positively the way media functions in relation to women, and our vision is that one day women of African heritage will have equal representation in media industries. More information on the organisation can…
View on Zencastr Moyo Thomas is a news reporter and strategic communications specialist. Describing herself as a humanist and a womanist she is a sexual and gender-based violence advocate fighting for women’s rights, security and safety. In this episode, Moyo Thomas discusses the representation and presentation of sexual harassment and gender-based violence in Nigerian media and the cultural…
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…
Beula Gardens women at work sorting and processing baobab seeds.Photo/ Linah Mwamachi/AWiMNairobi Mombasa The baobab tree stands out from other trees by its two characteristics, its gigantic size and age. Known by its scientific name Adansonia digitata, the most common species of African Baobab is found in 31 African countries, including Kenya. The African Baobab…
View on Zencastr Rosebell Kagumire is a trained journalist, rights advocate, digital strategist, public speaker and award-winning blogger, with expertise in gender, peace and conflict issues. In episode 27 of Her Media Diary Podcast, Rosebell recounts her journey in the media industry, from being an intern at Daily Monitor in Uganda to covering the peace…
In Partnership with Politics in Nigeria starts in various local communities and wards This story walks us through the importance of grassroots mobilisation to ensure many women vote Ede, a tailor in Edo State was unsure if she would vote in the lead-up to the 2023 elections. However, this soon changed on a certain evening…
