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 […]
Safe Spaces: Chadwick Boseman’s wholesome African masculinity
When, in August 2020, celebrated actor Chadwick Boseman succumbed to a four-year battle with colon cancer, the loss was felt globally. A few days after the launch of his final screen performance in Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom (2020), colleagues and friends continue to bear testimony to Bosemanâs upstanding character. This year has been one of […]
Reflections on Sexual Harassment and a WIN-IFRA Study
Sexual harassment continues to rear its ugly head in the workplace, thereby becoming an issue of global concern. The International Labour Organisation (ILO) defines it as âa sex-based behaviour that is unwelcome and offensive to its recipient.â The Australian Human Rights Commission defines it as âan unwelcome sexual advance, unwelcome request for sexual favours or […]
Bravo AWiM! You are the Dose Iâve Been Looking For by Beatrice Dama Kahindi
My story started late at night when I received a late night call from my superior which I was tempted to ignore as I was so sleepy thought it was my wake up alarm. Little did I know that it was a wakeup call for me. He asked me to try and apply for the […]
If they are unable to see your work; it doesnât mean you are worth nothing! by Joyce Wangui Wachira-Kangema
âLife is a test, never give upâ Journalism is not for a faint heart! Every Female journalists around the world has a story to tell about the terrible ordeal they (have) had been through while in the line of their duties. Some say they missed opportunities, promotions or those âbigâ assignments because they said no […]
My Journey of Journalism Transformation has just began with AWiM By Lilian Museka
As I walk through Lindi area of Kibra, the largest slum in Kenya and Africa to conduct interviews for my pitch, so many questions linger in my mind considering the rate of crime; how safe am I? How safe are my equipment? Could there be someone tracking me since I look more of a stranger? […]
To Think I Almost Missed #RCCE2020
To think I almost missed this training! I heard about AWiMâs RCCE programme through a forwarded WhatsApp message in one of the groups I am in. The lady who forwarded it wrote: âguys jaribuniâ translated as âguys try your luck.â I applied for the training immediately, then I also forwarded the link to a friend to try her luck. I am on a maternity leave, and both electric and internet services at my place had been interrupted for almost a week. […]
Nigerian Women in Tech Report by Tech Cabal
Tech Cabal and UK-Nigeria Tech Hub, have released a report examining the distribution and level of involvement of women in technology and STEM fields in Nigeria. It identifies successes, gaps, challenges and offers recommendations for further improvement. “It is no news that there is in existence, a gender disparity between men and women in the […]
Nigerian Women in Tech Report by Tech Cabal
Tech Cabal and UK-Nigeria Tech Hub, have released a report examining the distribution and level of involvement of women in technology and STEM fields in Nigeria. It identifies successes, gaps, challenges and offers recommendations for further improvement. “It is no news that there is in existence, a gender disparity between men and women in the […]
AWiM18 Made me think differently about gender equality
AWiM18 left some prints on my heart. I say this because I had always considered women’s rights talk an unusual or unnecessary boisterousness. The whole idea of gender sensitivity to me was troubling in the sense that I thought it was uncalled for. Life I believe was filled with too many challenges and didn’t see […]