About Us

Established in 2005

IAWRT strives to meet the urgent global challenges faced by women in and around the media.

IAWRT-Ke received its charter to operate as a local chapter in 2005. One of our core objectives is to support the professional development of members through exchange of ideas, experiences and technical knowledge which in turn is utilized as media skills to ensure that women’s concerns, views and values are an integral part of electronic programming.

Racheal Nakitare – 1st Chapter President.

"At the Heart of Our Approach Lies Collaboration,
and Support Enabling Us to Achieve Optimal
Results for Our Members Together."

Mission

IAWRT envisages a global environment where the role and space of women in the media is fully recognized, is safe and secure, ensure freedom of speech without fear of online or offline trolling, where the portrayal and image of women is balanced and fair, and where women have an equal share of positions at all levels in the mainstream, digital and community media. Furthermore, IAWRT envisions a world where women have an equal voice, and space in community media (rural and urban), as citizen journalists and equal partners in agenda-setting, dialogue and debate.

Vision

IAWRT’s mission is to facilitate the change and transformation described in its vision by supporting all efforts for ensuring the space for and impact of women in media through knowledge and information sharing; research, advocacy and policymaking, networking and building collaborations and cooperation; training and capacity building; enhancing capabilities of women in media while safeguarding freedom of expression- including freedom of the press and promoting inclusion and diversity in media.

Values & Principles

Protecting Human Rights; Safeguarding Freedom of Expression;
Ending impunity for crimes against journalists;
Supporting Gender equality.

Our guiding principles:
Building journalistic credibility and high ethics; Increasing accountability and transparency.

IAWRT-KE Timeline

2005
2012
2023

Board Leadership

Josephine Karani

Josephine Karani

Chairperson of IAWRT-KE
Josephine M. Nkuubi

Josephine M. Nkuubi

Vice Chairperson
Cecilia Maundu

Cecilia Maundu

Secretary
Grace Githaiga

Grace Githaiga

Treasurer of the Board
Racheal Nakitare

Racheal Nakitare

Projects Coordinator

Our Partners

Activities

Gender Mainstreaming

Thematic Research

Capacity Building - Women & Girls

Coaching and Mentorship

Women’s Rights Online

Women Empowerment

Networking

Portfolio

Case Studies

Projects

Success Stories

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