An International Women's Movement
Creating enabling environment for African media women all over the globe through the presentation and representation of women voices in the media.
Our impact on people’s 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 we’ve worked with
We don’t 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:
AWiM25 Conference Concludes at the African Union Commission, Charting Bold Pathways for Gender-Safe Media Across Africa
African Women in Media (AWiM) has officially concluded the AWiM25 Conference, a landmark two-day gathering held from 4–5 December 2025 at the African Union Commission (AUC) Headquarters. The 9th edition of the annual conference brought together more than 250 media professionals, policymakers, researchers, civil society leaders, youth representatives, and technology stakeholders under the theme, “Beyond Commitments: Advancing Policies for Gender-Safe Media.”
Inside AWiM25 at the African Union: Scheherazade Safla on Gender, Safety, and Media Power
With experience at Al Jazeera, Euronews, ETV and eNCA, Assistant Professor Scheherazade Safla-Gaffoor (Northwestern University, Qatar) believes stories are strategy. We spoke with her at the conference. Wide view of the empty African Union Commission headquarters side lobby It was at the margins of the 9th African Women in Media Conference 2025 (AWiM25), away from the plenary halls and the choreography of panels, in a quiet sitting area tucked into the side lobby of the African Union Commission headquarters, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The space felt deliberately unhurried, with low leather benches arranged in a loose curve, polished stone underfoot, and a scatter of carved African sculptures placed with museum-like care behind us. Delegates drifted past in ones and twos, badges swinging, voices softened by the scale of the building.
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Lived experiences & African women's issues
Listen to our podcast focused on lived experiences and issues affecting African women. Hosted by Dr Yemisi Akinbobola with guests from across Africa and the Diaspora.
On-demand media training
Join hundreds of African women media professionals on AWiMLearning — our on-demand training hub with expert-led courses designed to help you learn, connect, and advance in your career.
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Latest from AWiM
Here’s our most recent articles
AWiM26 Conference: Powering Women’s Leadership: Media, Economics and Governance 3-4 December 2026; Windhoek, Namibia African Women in Media (AWiM) is pleased to invite submissions
AWiM’s recently concluded research report on the gendered impact of artificial intelligence within African newsrooms highlights how technological adoption intersects with existing social inequalities. Through
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