AWiM and UNESCO IPDC Wrap Up TRAKD Project on AI and Gender-Based Violence in African Newsrooms
Lagos, Nigeria – 3 September 2025 – African Women in Media (AWiM) has concluded the TRAKD Project with support from UNESCO’s International Programme for the Development of Communication (IPDC). The project focused on equipping African journalists with the tools and skills to tackle technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TF-GBV) and to apply ethical use of artificial intelligence […]
Women of Impact: Creating Safe Spaces for Female Journalists
The Women of Impact Initiative, spearheaded by Nibakwe Edith, is reshaping Rwanda’s media landscape by addressing the often-overlooked challenges faced by female journalists. At the heart of the initiative lies the Gender Café, a platform designed to foster open dialogue, build solidarity, and create actionable solutions to combat sexual harassment and GBV in media workplaces. […]
Iriba News Initiative: Ethical Journalism in Action
The Iriba News Initiative is making waves in Rwanda with its commitment to ethical journalism and storytelling that confronts Gender-Based Violence (GBV). At its core, the initiative believes in the power of journalism to bring societal change, raise awareness, and provide a platform for survivors and advocates. Under the leadership of Emma-Marie Umurerwa, Iriba News […]
