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Imagine a beautiful world full of fresh water and fresh air, a world with happy humans, animals, and insects. A world without the
I regret my life!â exclaims Sayudda Nasazza, a resident of Kabalagala, a Kampala suburb in Uganda in East Africa. Now in her old
This course explores the underlying complexities that journalists may face when covering complex news stories. Reporting on issues such as sexual violence is
This course will equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct effective and insightful interviews with women in politics. Through examining
This course will equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct effective and insightful interviews with women in politics. Through examining
This course focuses on equipping students with the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively report on political and civic participation. Students will learn
Call for Papers: African Women in Media 2023 (AWiM23) Conference, RwandaTheme: Media and Gender Violence African Women in Media is calling for abstract
Call for Papers: African Women in Media 2023 (AWiM23) Conference, RwandaTheme: Media and Gender Violence African Women in Media is calling for abstract
Call for Papers: African Women in Media 2023 (AWiM23) Conference, RwandaTheme: Media and Gender Violence African Women in Media is calling for abstract
Womenâs financial inclusion cannot be over-emphasized as an increase in financial inclusion can lead to higher economic growth as well as lower income
In Information Technology, women are under-represented, especially in its workforce. It is against this backdrop that Prof. Joy Ngozi Ezeilo Founding Director, Womenâs
Synopsis Over the year, Nigeria has recorded low representation of women in both elective and appointive positions. Yet, the few elected ones hardly
Janet Otieno was editing the final page of a magazine for the Citizen, a Tanzanian newspaper, when she received a call from human
Sexual harassment continues to rear its ugly head in the workplace, thereby becoming an issue of global concern. The International Labour Organisation (ILO)
My story started late at night when I received a late night call from my superior which I was tempted to ignore as
âLife is a test, never give upâ Journalism is not for a faint heart! Every Female journalists around the world has a story
As I walk through Lindi area of Kibra, the largest slum in Kenya and Africa to conduct interviews for my pitch, so many
There is no lie in the claim that social media is a power tool in discovering opportunities that are way beyond what we
To think I almost missed this training! I heard about AWiMâs RCCE programme through a forwarded WhatsApp message in one of the groups I am in. The lady who forwarded it wrote: âguys jaribuniâ translated as âguys
ï»ż In this episode with Emmy-nominated journalist, Ruona J. Meyer, we talk investigative journalism, how to pitch yourself and your stories, and making use of the platforms available to you. Her undercover investigation âSweet,
A new Africa beckons, one that fosters high visibility, maximum impact and borderless bonds. This is evident in the take-off of the Africa
In July, journalists across Africa gathered in Nairobi, Kenya to showcase the reporting produced by African women working in a variety of media.
In July, journalists across Africa gathered in Nairobi, Kenya to showcase the reporting produced by African women working in a variety of media.
Hodan Nalayeh was the founder of Integration TV, a platform she set up so that she can change the narrative of Somalia in
Can you share with us a bit about your journey? I am a filmmaker from The Central African Republic and the CEO of
Can you share with us a bit about your journey? I am a filmmaker from The Central African Republic and the CEO of
Finally, after centuries in journalism schools, conferences and seminars, the inverted pyramid style of news writing is on its last legs. Dying out,
Planning #AWIM18 conference outside my 9-5 life was not so easy. The fact that I was outside the country made it more difficult
The 2017 edition of the AWIM conference (#AWIM17) held at the Birmingham City University at a time that I was heavily pregnant with
There are so many social media platforms today, you would be forgiven if you thought all that you can possibly do there is
At the beginning of each working day, I go through a number of time management tools that I use to plan and manage
Funke-Treasure Durodola is a broadcast journalist, certified media trainer, speech and leadership coach. She is the first female journalist to manage an all-news
Tell us about yourself My name is Sumeya Gasa. I am a 25-year-old award-winning journalist, documentary filmmaker and researcher based in Johannesburg. After
On 21-22 June 2018, the city of Ibadan did not only welcome media professionals from far and near, it became the space for
I started my first business in 2010. IQ4News was a collaborative platform for news on Africa – at least that was the original
Happy World Photography Day!!! Since 1823 when Joseph Nicéphore Niépce took the first photograph with a camera, the world has come a long
My story started late at night when I received a late night call from my superior which I was tempted to ignore as
âLife is a test, never give upâ Journalism is not for a faint heart! Every Female journalists around the world has a story
As I walk through Lindi area of Kibra, the largest slum in Kenya and Africa to conduct interviews for my pitch, so many
There is no lie in the claim that social media is a power tool in discovering opportunities that are way beyond what we
To think I almost missed this training! I heard about AWiMâs RCCE programme through a forwarded WhatsApp message in one of the groups I am in. The lady who forwarded it wrote: âguys jaribuniâ translated as âguys
Safety to me used to be just about physical safety, however that perspective has been broadened via the #RCCE2020 Training of which I am a participant.
Safety especially journalist safety is very vital in this day and age we find ourselves. The corona virus pandemic has heightened the already
The #RCCE200 project from African Women in Media in partnership with UNESCO under the framework of the IPDC is pleased to present the
African Women in Media (AWiM), in partnership with UNESCO under the framework of the IPDC announces the kick off/ launch of the Risk Communication and Community Engagement
COURSE: Online fact-checking and verification training Facilitator: Carina van Wyk Date: 25 – 26 June 2020 Time: 0900-1600 (GMT+2) Places available: 20 Register
A group of 200 Eastern African women journalists will soon be connected through an on-line resource hub addressing the COVID-19 pandemic and providing online
There is no lie in the claim that social media is a power tool in discovering opportunities that are way beyond what we
To think I almost missed this training! I heard about AWiMâs RCCE programme through a forwarded WhatsApp message in one of the groups I am in. The lady who forwarded it wrote: âguys jaribuniâ translated as âguys
Safety to me used to be just about physical safety, however that perspective has been broadened via the #RCCE2020 Training of which I am a participant.
âI raise my voice not so I can shout, but so that those without a voice can be heard. We cannot succeed when half of
Safety especially journalist safety is very vital in this day and age we find ourselves. The corona virus pandemic has heightened the already
Tech Cabal and UK-Nigeria Tech Hub, have released a report examining the distribution and level of involvement of women in technology and STEM
Tech Cabal and UK-Nigeria Tech Hub, have released a report examining the distribution and level of involvement of women in technology and STEM
A new Africa beckons, one that fosters high visibility, maximum impact and borderless bonds. This is evident in the take-off of the Africa
ABUJA â In September 2016, a study on Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) conducted in Nigeria by NOI Polls reported that access to food,
âEze Ada, you are meant to be a boyâ- this is a phrase that has been said way too many times to me
Can you share with us a bit about your journey? I am a filmmaker from The Central African Republic and the CEO of
Can you share with us a bit about your journey? I am a filmmaker from The Central African Republic and the CEO of
Becoming a grantee of the 2017/18 International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) Howard Buffet Fund for Women Journalists, was a rare opportunity for me
Becoming a grantee of the 2017/18 International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) Howard Buffet Fund for Women Journalists, was a rare opportunity for me
Tell us about yourself My name is Ruona J.Meyer. I am a Multi-media Journalist with 15 yearsâ experience in print, radio, wire agency
Chika Oduah is an award-winning multimedia journalist, poet, writer and photographer whose work has appeared in the New York Times, Voice of America,
Funke-Treasure Durodola is a broadcast journalist, certified media trainer, speech and leadership coach. She is the first female journalist to manage an all-news
Tell us about yourself My name is Sumeya Gasa. I am a 25-year-old award-winning journalist, documentary filmmaker and researcher based in Johannesburg. After
This week on #HerMediaDiary Podcast, I interview South African award-winning journalist, documentary and film director, Diana Neille. Diana discusses business models, taking storytelling
‘Your network is your networthâ is an adage that we often hear about. In this episode, Kenyan multiple-award winning journalist and writer Christine
It was a privilege to interview the writer, performer, and advocate Bassey Ikpi for the third episode of #HerMediaDiary podcast. We talk writing,
ï»ż In this episode with Emmy-nominated journalist, Ruona J. Meyer, we talk investigative journalism, how to pitch yourself and your stories, and making use of the platforms available to you. Her undercover investigation âSweet,
Addis Ababa 11 May 2020 (ECA) – The director of regional integration and trade at the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Stephen Karingi,
Episode Four: Mental Health of Journalists In our final episode of the ‘Covid-19 for Journalists’ podcast series, we speak about the mental health
Hodan Nalayeh was the founder of Integration TV, a platform she set up so that she can change the narrative of Somalia in
The concept of charging for a project may be a struggle as there are many factors that come into play: How much time
At the beginning of each working day, I go through a number of time management tools that I use to plan and manage
Life prepared me for the adventure I currently live. Growing up, I lived in the UK with my brothers. I remember CNN was
Something I have grappled with for sometime now is understanding what my style is. I like to dress well and look good but
When you are a very ambitious person, you tend to want to do everything. But learning to say No can be a good
I started my first business in 2010. IQ4News was a collaborative platform for news on Africa – at least that was the original
Imagine a beautiful world full of fresh water and fresh air, a world with happy humans, animals, and insects. A world without the
I regret my life!â exclaims Sayudda Nasazza, a resident of Kabalagala, a Kampala suburb in Uganda in East Africa. Now in her old
This course explores the underlying complexities that journalists may face when covering complex news stories. Reporting on issues such as sexual violence is
This course will equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct effective and insightful interviews with women in politics. Through examining
This course will equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct effective and insightful interviews with women in politics. Through examining
This course focuses on equipping students with the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively report on political and civic participation. Students will learn
Call for Papers: African Women in Media 2023 (AWiM23) Conference, RwandaTheme: Media and Gender Violence African Women in Media is calling for abstract
Call for Papers: African Women in Media 2023 (AWiM23) Conference, RwandaTheme: Media and Gender Violence African Women in Media is calling for abstract
Call for Papers: African Women in Media 2023 (AWiM23) Conference, RwandaTheme: Media and Gender Violence African Women in Media is calling for abstract
Womenâs financial inclusion cannot be over-emphasized as an increase in financial inclusion can lead to higher economic growth as well as lower income
In Information Technology, women are under-represented, especially in its workforce. It is against this backdrop that Prof. Joy Ngozi Ezeilo Founding Director, Womenâs
Synopsis Over the year, Nigeria has recorded low representation of women in both elective and appointive positions. Yet, the few elected ones hardly
