AWiM Labour Migration Reporting Awards
Overview of the awards and training This project aimed to establish a network of media professionals covering labour and migration in Africa. To achieve this, the project developed a media award, an online training and resource hub and a research project into the lived experiences of African women journalists covering Labour Migration in Africa. This […]
Labour Migration Series: Episode 4
This podcast series looks at labour migration in Africa and focuses on how women experience it on different levels. It highlights how African women experience labour migrations locally, regionally and internationally; featuring expert analysis and tips for journalists who report on labour migration issues. In this episode: AWiM Co-founder and CEO Dr Yemisi Akinbobola talks about […]
Labour Migration Newsletter #4: Automation and the future of work
Labour migration in Africa is closely connected to industrialisation. As more tasks and economical activities are automated, replacing humans with robots and artificial intelligence, labour migrants will face various vulnerabilities. Moreover, increased competition in the labour markets of the countries they migrated to is likely to affect perceptions towards migrants. In this issue, we look at: How automation […]
Labour Migration Series: Episode 3
This podcast series looks at labour migration in Africa and focuses on how women experience it on different levels. It highlights how African women experience labour migrations locally, regionally and internationally; featuring expert analysis and tips for journalists who report on labour migration issues. In this episode we discuss: The experiences of first- and second-generation […]
Labour Migration Newsletter #3: Has media failed labour migrants?
The way society sees and treats labour migrants is shaped by many forces, including journalism. The media people consume, whether it is traditional media or digital media in the form of social media, can reinforce or challenge dominant views on labour migration. While representing stories on labour migration, journalists report from their own perspectives and […]
Labour Migration Series: Episode 2
This podcast series looks at labour migration in Africa, and focuses on how women experience it on different levels. It highlights how African women experience labour migrations locally, regionally and internationally; featuring expert analysis and tips for journalists who report on labour migration issues. In this episode we discuss: Labour migration reporting trends in Africa with Sumeya Gasa, award-winning multimedia […]
Labour Migration Newsletter #2: Migrant workers and the pandemic
Migrant workers have been significantly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Disruptions in hospitality and tourism, agriculture and informal sectors have left migrant workers without an income, with a July 2020 report by the African Development Bank stating that up to 25 million Africans lost their jobs. In this issue we look at: How the […]
Labour Migration Series: Episode 1
This podcast series looks at labour migration on the continent and focuses on how women experience it on different levels. The series highlights how African women experience labour migration locally, regionally and internationally; featuring expert analysis and tips for journalists who report on labour migration. Hosted and produced by Andy Mkosi for AWiM.
Labour Migration Newsletter #1
Africa has a long history of migratory movements. The movements, both voluntary and forced, have shaped intercontinental relations, economic cultures and cultural dynamics. In this issue we look at: Existing labour migration policies and whether they ensure safe migration within Africa What it takes to report effectively on labour migration in Africa Read more in […]
Labour Migration Media Awards Ceremony
JOIN US FOR THE LIVE AWARD CEREMONY ON 18 DECEMBER, 11:00 – 13:00 GMT. REGISTER HERE. African Women in Media (AWiM), in partnership with the African Union (AU), International Labour Organisation (ILO) and International Organization for Migration (IOM), will host the Labour Migration Media Awards ceremony on 18 December 2020. With labour migration becoming an […]
