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AI, Newsrooms and African Women Journalists

Supported by Luminate Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming newsrooms globally, with African media increasingly integrating AI-driven tools into journalistic workflows. However, the rapid adoption of AI raises critical questions about its impact on gender equality in newsrooms. Women journalists in Africa already face pay disparities, unequal career advancement opportunities, and safety concerns, including harassment and […]

Media Engagement on Free Movement and Migration in Africa

Labour migration and free movement are crucial to Africa’s economic integration and sustainable development, aligning with the African Union’s Agenda 2063 and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). However, media coverage of these issues often lacks a gender-sensitive perspective, resulting in underreported stories about women’s experiences, challenges, and contributions in migration. This gap limits […]

TRAKD: Developing Tools and Resources towards adoption of the Kigali Declaration in newsrooms in Africa

Supported by UNESCO IPDC Empowering Women in Media Against Digital Gender-Based Violence Women in media across Africa face a growing threat—technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TF-GBV). Online harassment, misogyny, impersonation, hacking, and AI-driven threats create an unsafe digital environment, affecting both personal well-being and professional credibility. UNESCO-ICFJ reports that 73% of women journalists globally experience online harassment, […]

Le Fonds Africain pour le Développement de la Femme (AWDF): Reportage sur la Violence Contre les Femmes et les Filles au Bénin, au Burkina Faso et au Togo 2024

Le projet “ Reportage sur la Violence Contre les Femmes et les Filles ” vise à aborder les attaques récurrentes auxquelles sont confrontées les journalistes africaines dans leur travail et les difficultés qu’elles rencontrent lorsqu’elles rapportent sur la violence contre les femmes et les filles (VAWG). Ces attaques basées sur le genre visent spécifiquement à […]

Media and Young Women in Politics in Nigeria and Kenya 2023

Overall we expect that the 100 journalists trained will form a community of practice, and we expect to see changes in how they report on young women in politics through their work. The capacity building of media organisations through the research reports and media toolkit will come with the call for commitment to their use […]

AWiM Media Graduate Trainee Programme 2022

Throughout the programme, trainees were assigned different mentors from AWiM staff members, who were selected based on their areas of expertise and professional experience. These mentors provided the trainees with guidance, support, and feedback to help them develop their skills and achieve their objectives. The programme was structured to allow trainees to rotate every six […]

Africa Environment Reporting Programme 2022

Reflecting on Achievement The program’s reach and influence have been profound. Through meticulous training and guidance, journalists were equipped with the necessary tools and expertise to delve into complex environmental challenges. Their efforts culminated in a diverse array of published reports that shed light on the often-overlooked facets of environmental issues across Africa. Recognising Excellence […]

Reporting on Peace and Security Project 2022

Initiated in May 2022, this program was designed to bolster the reporting capacities of African female journalists, specifically focusing on peace and security issues with a solutions-oriented approach. Program Highlights Training and Mentorship Curriculum Development Journalistic Endeavors Impact and Achievements Enhanced Reporting Landscape Testimonials Impactful Transformations Beneficiaries expressed profound gratitude and highlighted personal and professional […]

African Photojournalism Awards (APA) 2021

The Agenda 2063 Africa Photojournalism Project, in line with both the Africa’s Development Strategy Agenda 2063 and the African Union 2021 Theme “Arts, Culture and Heritage: Levers for Building the Africa We Work” aimed to inspire photo journalists from all across the continent to share powerful images telling Africa’s story from an African perspective and […]

Gender and Digital Reporting Training Programme 2021

The Gender and Digital Reporting Training programs are a direct response to identified learning needs from a comprehensive study conducted by the Fojo Media Institute on Barriers to entry for women journalists. These programs aim to address these barriers by empowering women journalists with critical skills necessary for reporting on women’s rights, developing internal gender […]