Call for Pitches: Reporting Migration and Free Movement in Africa with a Gender LensÂ
Are you a woman and a journalist passionate about underreported stories? Do you have a compelling story idea on migration and free movement in Africa that highlights womenâs experiences? African Women in Media (AWiM) invites skilled women journalists across Africa to pitch long-form, multimedia stories for our Editorial Fellowship on Gendered Migration Reporting. About the […]
AWiM/African Union Projects
Overview of our AWiM/AU relationship African Women in Media and the African Union have worked together on a range of projects since 2019. Below is an overview of each of our joint activities towards the empowerment of women in media. Program Areas Number of entries received Number of selected participants/ Number of finalists Photojournalism Awards […]
Photo Essay: Love Lockdown
Despite South Africaâs progressive laws on same-sex relationships and marriages, the general sentiments among citizens remain largely untransformed. As a multidisciplinary artist Iâve seldom enjoyed the freedom to express my love for my partner both in my work and in public. But when the abrupt stillness of lockdown allowed me to reflect more deeply on […]
Photo Essay: âTaking control of our narratives starts with usâ
As a teenager living in the U.S, I was frequently asked if I owned a camel back at home, how come my English was so good and why my mother wears a scarf over her head. Iâd explain that I donât own a camel because I was raised in the city, my English is […]
