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Breaking Barriers: Female Journalists Covering SRHR in Africa Amidst Global Policy Shifts

SRHR is a woman's story. Female journalists bring empathy & authenticity, vital in Africa where cultural complexities intersect w/ gender & health. Their work covering SRHR is transformative, shaping discourse & holding power accountable.

Empowering Female Journalists to Shape SRHR Narratives in Africa: The Ahaki Media Fellowship

African female journalists are vital to advancing SRHR. A recent fellowship underscored their power to humanize issues, challenge norms, and act as catalysts for change.

Amplifying Her Voice: Why Telling the Woman's Story Matters

This critical analysis explores how gender-based violence impacts women in journalism and proposes concrete solutions for creating safer, more inclusive newsrooms across Africa

ACWJ at Uganda Media Week 2024: Advocating for Mental Health in Media

At Uganda Media Week 2024, ACWJ's ED Vivian Serwanjja highlighted the critical state of mental health in newsrooms, where 70% of female journalists experience trauma-related stress. She called for urgent action to create supportive environments for women in media.

Too Good to Be True? The Hidden Heartbreak of Online Romance Scams

Online romance scams prey on the hopes of single women seeking genuine connections, promising instant love before revealing a darker agenda.

How gendered social media attacks threaten Journalism

"When someone challenges my facts or questions my sources, that's journalism," explains a Ugandan TV reporter. "But when they call me a 'dwarf' and threaten my family - that's not about free speech anymore."

What should media organizations do to prioritize Mental Health at the work place?

ACWJ outlines practical policies and innovative solutions, including a national support hotline, to help newsrooms prioritize staff wellbeing.