Violence against women in elections This feature story highlights the challenges women in politics in Kenya face during and after elections. It also paints a murky picture of how pre-election violence and post-poll chaos affected women in the Mt Elgon region of Kenya. This story is part of African Women in Media (AWIM)/Luminate Young Women…
[project name] supported by For Immediate Release 4th April 2023, Lagos Call for Papers: African Women in Media 2023 (AWiM23) Conference Theme: Media and Gender Violence Kigali, Rwanda 30 November – 1 December 2023 Submission Deadline: 31 May 2023 African Women in Media (AWiM) is pleased to bring you its seventh annual conference, which aims…
Women journalists in Kenya face violent threats when covering news stories but the work they do is vital for public communication and awareness hence they suffer in silence. Caroline Katana speaks with a Radio journalist to hear some of the experiences female journalists face and what needs to be done to ensure security and safety….
This story is part of the African Women in Media (AWiM) Peace and Security Journalism Programme in partnership with UNESCO, through the IPDC framework.
Insecurity in many parts of Nigeria has led to the displacement of families and the shutting down of schools. This has sent many girls out of school and to the streets, crushing their dreams as they struggle to fend for themselves and their families through street begging and other forms of child labour. In this…
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…
Violence against women and girls is still a prominent issue in Nigeria. Reporter Omowummy Olaseinde speaks on how the mistreatment of women and girls affects their peace and security and leads to larger impacts in other areas of their lives. She interviews experts and child rights activists to see what can be done to end…
This story by Omowummy Olaseinde delves into how women in the Nigerian media industry are experiencing violence and harassment, impacting them physically and psychologically. This story is part of the African Women in Media (AWiM) Peace and Security Journalism Programme in partnership with UNESCO, through the IPDC framework.
