Dinesh Balliah – Teaching Ethical Journalism and Breaking Barriers
“KD formalized my work in promoting ethical journalism and clearing pathways for women in media.” Dinesh Balliah, based in Johannesburg, South Africa, is a trailblazer at the Wits Centre for Journalism. Her work centers on dismantling structural barriers in male-dominated newsrooms while teaching young journalists to embrace ethical practices. Impact in Action For years, Dinesh […]
Mwape Zulu Kumwenda – Championing Gender Parity in Zambian Media
“KD inspired our commitment to gender-balanced leadership and policies promoting equality in journalism.” Mwape Zulu Kumwenda, Managing Director at Crown Television Zambia in Lusaka, is setting a remarkable example of gender balance in media leadership. Her station is the only media house in Zambia with a gender-balanced management team—three women and three men in leadership […]
Sarah Mawerere – Giving Voice to GBV Survivors Through Local Media
“The Kigali Declaration has been an inspiration to continue advocating for women’s empowerment and gender-sensitive media reporting.“ Sarah Mawerere, a journalist with Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC), Farm Radio International, and Barzarwire Online, is using the power of local media to address Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in her country. Based in Kampala, Uganda, her work is dedicated […]
