Biola Alabi Keynote at AWiM19
By David Biwott Biola Alabi, the Executive Director of Biola Alabi Media was the first keynote speaker after Dr. Yemisi Akinbobolaâs opening remarks. Biola spoke with passion and enthusiasm about women empowerment and more specifically on how women can be assisted to break the glass ceiling using digital technology. Her testimony working in big organizations, […]
AWiM19 Conference Ends
By Anna Nimiriano, Editor-in-Chief, Juba Monitor Hundreds of women gathered in Nairobi on 25-27 July, 2019, to attend the three days conference organized by African Women in Media (AWiM). The aim of the conference was to discuss and share experiences in the field of media and other institutions led by women. Many issues were discussed […]
Event highlights approaches to fighting misinformation in African newsrooms
In July, journalists across Africa gathered in Nairobi, Kenya to showcase the reporting produced by African women working in a variety of media. At this yearâs African Women in the Media (AWiM) conference, which was started in 2016 by Dr. Yemisi Akinbobola, and has as its mission to positively impact the way media functions in […]
Event highlights approaches to fighting misinformation in African newsrooms
In July, journalists across Africa gathered in Nairobi, Kenya to showcase the reporting produced by African women working in a variety of media. At this yearâs African Women in the Media (AWiM) conference, which was started in 2016 by Dr. Yemisi Akinbobola, and has as its mission to positively impact the way media functions in […]
Pictures and Videos: African Women in Media 2019 (AWiM19)
What a success that was! The African Women in Media Conference has now enjoyed its third Annual Conference since the first one in 2017, and the event got raving reviews with a massive 95% of attendees saying it met their expectations. Thanks to all our speakers, trainers and delegates for making AWiM19 so successful. It […]
Pictures and Videos: African Women in Media 2019 (AWiM19)
What a success that was! The African Women in Media Conference has now enjoyed its third Annual Conference since the first one in 2017, and the event got raving reviews with a massive 95% of attendees saying it met their expectations. Thanks to all our speakers, trainers and delegates for making AWiM19 so successful. It […]
Rest in Peace Hodan Nalayeh: Her Story in Her Own Words
Hodan Nalayeh was the founder of Integration TV, a platform she set up so that she can change the narrative of Somalia in the news. She was killed in an Al-Shabaab bombing today, alongside her husband, and leaves behind two children. I was fortunate to interview Hodan in March for our podcast Her Media Diary. […]
Towards #AWIM19-Scholarships in a Click
Almost 365 days after the last African Women in Media conference, a new one beckons with even greater prospects. For media professionals who champion the economic empowerment of women and challenging the stereotypical representations of African women and womenâs rights issues, the annual conference is a gathering of the best and upcoming in different sectors […]
Towards #AWIM19-Scholarships in a Click
Almost 365 days after the last African Women in Media conference, a new one beckons with even greater prospects. For media professionals who champion the economic empowerment of women and challenging the stereotypical representations of African women and womenâs rights issues, the annual conference is a gathering of the best and upcoming in different sectors […]
Registration open for AWiM19 Conference and Festival
African Women in Media 2019 Conference and Festival will be in Nairobi 25-27 July 2019. Visit the AWiM19 for more information about speakers, schedule and tickets.
