Empowering African women in media to tell impactful, inclusive stories by changing narratives through research, advocacy, and partnerships.
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AWiM26 is happening in Windhoek, Namibia!
Date: 3–4 Dec 2026
Theme: POWERING WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP: Media, Economics & Governance.
Submit your proposals & join the conversation on women shaping media, power & governance in Africa.
• Deadline: 30 Apr 2026
Submit here: bit.ly/awim-cfp26
#AWiM26 #callforpaper #opencall #research
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Ephrem Tefera & the team at Oromia Broadcasting Network (OBN), Ethiopia, are building safer newsrooms for women journalists by implementing OBN’s first Gender Policy, inspired by the Kigali Declaration.
Join the change. Sign up today:
africanwomeninmedia.com/decl…
#kigalideclaration #media
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We can’t stop the violence if we don’t change how we talk about it.
When media coverage chases clicks over context, it re-traumatizes survivors. That’s why @RealAWiM, CMEDIA Project, @WSoyinkaCentre, and the @macfound launched the Reporting Violence Against Women & Girls Media Toolkit.
It’s time to shift from shock value to trauma-informed survivor safety.
• Download the toolkit: bit.ly/awim-rvawg
#EthicalJournalism #WomenInMedia #VAWG #NigeriaMedia
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What if a woman’s biggest threat in the newsroom isn't her capability, but the doors she is expected to open with her body?
In this episode, @DrYemisi Akinbobola sits down with @EastinaTaylor3 President (@WimsalSalone) to discuss the raw realities of newsroom harassment and the critical impact of the Kigali Declaration on the Elimination of Gender Violence in and through Media in Africa by 2034.
• Watch/Listen now:
•YouTube: youtube.com/@AfricanWomeninM…
#HerMediaDiary #KigaliDeclaration #WomenInMedia #SafeNewsrooms
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Landmark @UNESCO survey revealed that 70% of female business leaders in Africa struggle to secure initial start-up funding.
We can't build the future of African media if women entrepreneurs are left to navigate these systemic hurdles alone.
Help @RealAWiM map the realities, gaps, and breakthroughs of women-led media across the continent.
Fill out our confidential survey today! 👇🏽
• bit.ly/awimmediamap
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The most valuable currency in leadership is visibility.
With over 200 accomplished female experts registered, SourceHer connects global newsrooms and corporate boards directly with Africa's top professional talent.
Don't just do exceptional work, be discoverable.
Visit sourceher.com to get started.
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Comment les journalistes peuvent-ils renforcer leur sécurité numérique dans un environnement médiatique de plus en plus complexe ?
Le 22 juin à 10h00 (WAT), AWiM organise un webinaire en français pour transformer les principes du Lab de mai en outils pratiques pour les rédactions.
Inscrivez-vous ici: bit.ly/securite-webinaire
#SécuritéNumérique #JournalismeAfrique
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African Women in Media (AWiM) retweeted
May 26
Eid Mubarak!
May we all draw inspiration from the values of empathy, charity & compassion that are celebrated during #EidAlAdha.
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Wishing a blessed and joyful Eid Al-Adha to everyone celebrating in our community and around the world!
May this special season bring you, your families, and your loved ones peace, happiness, and prosperity.
Warmest wishes from all of us at AWIM.
#EidAlAdha #AWIM
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If discovery is no longer defined by SEO alone, what defines it next?
@DrYemisi Akinbobola and @bella_victor__ unpack why Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) could be the future of digital visibility and what it means to create content for both humans and AI.
Listen/watch:
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcas…
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/20vGwA…
YouTube: youtube.com/@AfricanWomeninM…
#HerMediaDiary #AEO #DigitalVisibility #SEO
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This #AfricaDay, AWiM is #NotWaiting for systemic progress; we are actively investing in our advocates, leaders & media professionals.
On May 31st, we unveil Super Early Bird Tickets for our landmark 10th Annual Conference in Namibia (3–4 Dec 2026) under the theme: Powering Women’s Leadership: Media, Economics, and Governance.
Expect exclusive access & exceptional rates. Stay tuned!
#AWiM2026 #AfricanMedia #WomenInMedia
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AWiM, @WimsalSalone , @institute_press, and EmpowerHer hosted The Policy Gap: Identifying Barriers to Ratification, exploring gaps between policy and the realities of women in media.
@DrYemisi Akinbobola, Lobna Msilini, Eastina Taylor-Tucker, @NonoMhizha, and Dr Nancy Nalova called for stronger implementation beyond frameworks.
@CrownTVZambia_ was recognised under the Kigali Declaration on the Elimination of Gender Violence in and through Media in Africa by 2034 for implementation, led by Mwape Zulu Kumwenda and team.
Watch: youtu.be/FJ3KSeFuxDA
Sign: africanwomeninmedia.com/decl…
#PolicyGap #WomenInMedia #MediaSafety #AWiM #KigaliDeclaration
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AWiM is more than a membership, it is a community of practice where ideas are exchanged, skills are strengthened, and collaborations are built.
Step into a space that supports your growth and connects you to opportunities across Africa’s media landscape: bit.ly/AWiMmember
#membership #AWiM #mediadev
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If you’re ready to move from just working in media to actively shaping its future alongside the brightest minds on the continent, this is your sign to join us.
AWiM community is waiting for you.
• Become a member now: bit.ly/AWiMmember
#AWiM #MediaDev #WomenInJournalism #Networking
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The right expert can shape conversations and drive meaningful impact. With 230 women experts across diverse fields, SourceHer is helping journalists, organisations, and media professionals connect with credible expert voices across Africa and beyond.
Among them is @DrThoko_Khupe, contributing valuable insight to gender and development conversations across the continent.
Connect with women experts in media, governance, health, business, technology, education, and more.
Sign up to SourceHer today and connect with women experts across diverse fields:
sourceher.com
#SourceHer #fyp #GenderAndDevelopment #mediadev
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Reported ≠ resolved.
For women journalists, online violence doesn’t end when it’s reported.
In the age of #AI, this violence is scaling fast with little to no accountability.
New EU-funded research by @UN_Women shows what’s at stake: unwo.men/b4O650YWISt
#ACTtoEndViolence
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Policies alone are not enough without implementation and accountability.
At our webinar, The Policy Gap: Identifying Barriers to Ratification, speakers stressed the urgent need to move from commitments to enforcement, strengthen newsroom safety, and ensure real protections for women journalists across Africa. Key reflections were shared by @EastinaTaylor3, @NonoMhizha, and Dr. @NancyNalova.
In alignment with the Kigali Declaration on the Elimination of Gender Violence in and through Media in Africa by 2034, we remain committed to advancing safer, accountable, and gender-responsive media systems.
Sign the Declaration:
africanwomeninmedia.com/decl…
#AWiM #WomenInMedia #MediaSafety #KigaliDeclaration
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Policies exist, but protection depends on action.
As reflected by Eastina Taylo-Tucker, Nompilo Simanje, and Dr. Nancy Nalova, the gap remains in enforcement, accountability, and real safety for women journalists.
This is exactly why the Kigali Declaration matters.
Sign the Declaration:
africanwomeninmedia.com/decl…
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Women-led media in Africa cannot grow on assumptions. We need data and we need your voice.
If you run or are building a women-led media business in Africa, complete this important survey by African Women in Media. Your insights will help shape policy reform, funding access, and stronger ecosystem support.
Take the survey now: bit.ly/awimmediamap
Your voice matters. Participate today.
#WomenInMedia #AfricanWomenInMedia #mediadev #MediaEntrepreneurship
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Protection without resources is just theatre.
In Episode 57 of Her Media Diary, @DrYemisi Akinbobola unpacks 5 key realities from CSW70 in New York, from failing justice systems to rising digital violence, and why commitments on gender equality must move beyond performance to action.
Listen/watch to this episode:
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcas…
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/20vGwA…
YouTube: youtube.com/@AfricanWomeninM…
More: hermediadiary.com
#CSW70 #hermediadiary #mediadev
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