An International Women's Movement
Creating enabling enviroment for African media women all over the globe through the presentation and representation of women voices in the media.
Our impact on peopleâs lives
What is our mission?
African Women in the Media (AWiM) aims to contribute to the creation of enabling environments for African women who work in media industries, and to change the way African women are represented in media content. It does this through research, advocacy and partnerships that impact positively the way media functions in relation to African women.
Our unique approach
African Women in Media is an international non-governmental organisation with the aim to positively impact the way media functions in relation to African women. Our members are African women from a diverse range of media backgrounds. AWiM has become a lighthouse and a platform where women in media can inspire, support and empower each other.
Organizations weâve worked with
We donât walk alone in this journey
AWiM Members
Our members are located all over the world
Our Platforms
Here's what we have to offer
AWiMNews
Our niche news website focusing on women and media in Africa. Read our content, or write for us.
Here are some recent news:
AWiM/UNEP Africa Environmental Journalism Fellows Shine at ECCMA awards
AWiM UNEP/Africa Environment Journalism Fellows scooped awards from The Government of the Republic of Zambia on Friday. The Environmental and Climate Change Media Awards (ECCMA) are held annually to award outstanding and consistent journalists that produce high-quality and accurate stories that give prominence to environment and climate change and encourage the coverage of
African Media Convention wraps up with strong pledge for support of press freedom
The second African Media Convention ended in Zambiaâs capital Lusaka with officials from African Union, The European Union, The United Nations, African governments, civil society and various media organisations pledging to support press freedom and access to information.
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AWiMLearning
Our resource hub for on-demand media training. Join hundreds of professionals as part of our community of practise.
Here are some courses we offer:
In this course, you will learn about the fundamental skills and information on women in politics, including gender representation of women in politics…
In this course, you will learn about the fundamental skills and information on women in politics, including …
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Our Blogs
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Organization: African Women in Media (AWiM) Location: Remote Language: English African Women in the Media is an international non-governmental organization with the
Organisation : Femmes africaines dans les médias (AWiM) Emplacement : à distance Langue : français (primaire) et anglais Femmes Africaines dans les Médias
CONFERENCE “AFRICAN WOMEN IN MEDIA 2024” (AWIM24) DAKAR, SĂNĂGAL THĂME : MĂDIAS ET DURABILITĂ African Women in Media (AWiM24) lance un appel Ă
