Rwanda has long been a beacon of progress in addressing gender-based violence (GBV) and promoting gender equality. In alignment with the Kigali Declaration’s mission to eliminate GBV in and through media, we are proud to feature initiatives from Rwandan organizations actively driving this change.
These initiatives demonstrate the power of ethical journalism and community engagement in challenging harmful norms, raising the voices of survivors, and advocating for gender-sensitive practices. By showcasing their work, we aim to inspire action and collaboration across the Declaration community and beyond.
Explore the groundbreaking efforts of these Rwandan initiatives, which embody the spirit of the Kigali Declaration and provide a roadmap for impactful, inclusive media practices.
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.
The Iriba News Initiative is making waves in Rwanda with its commitment to ethical journalism and storytelling that confronts Gender-Based Violence (GBV). At
African Women in Media (AWiM) aims to contribute to the creation of enabling environments for African women who work in media industries, and to change the way African women are represented in media content.
C.E.O & Co-founder, AWiM
Dr Yemisi Akinbobola is an award-winning journalist, academic, consultant and co-founder of African Women in Media (AWiM). AWiM’s vision is that one-day African women will have equal access to representation in media. Joint winner of the CNN African Journalist Award 2016 (Sports Reporting), Yemisi ran her news website IQ4News between 2010-14.
Yemisi holds a PhD in Media and Cultural Studies from Birmingham City University, where she is a Senior Lecturer. She has published scholarly research on women’s rights, African feminism, and journalism and digital public spheres. She was Editorial Consultant for the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 commemorative book titled “She Stands for Peace: 20 Years, 20 Journeys”, and currently hosts the book’s podcast.
She speaks regularly on issues relating to gender and media. In 2021 she was recognized as one of 100 Most Influential African Women.
