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Gender, Justice & Freedom of Expression

“For the freedom of Expression to be preserved, there is a need to look deeply into and tackle the deliberate misogyny and hate speech that is fast manifesting through gender misinformation” this is according to Ms. Irene Khan, Special Rapporteur on the Promotion and Protection of the Rights to Freedom of Opinion and Expression. Speaking during the APC members' consultative meeting, Ms. Khan emphasized the need to contextualize such...

Day 2: Invest To Prevent Online Gender – Based Violence (OGBV) #SafetyOFWomenJournalists #16DaysOfActivism

Investing in preventing gender-based violence is not only a moral imperative but also an economic one. GBV has significant costs and consequences, including medical, legal, and missed productivity expenditures. On several fronts, it is necessary to invest in the prevention of gender-based violence (GBV) more so as we mark this year’s #16days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence on Women and Girls. These could be achieved through:...

Day 1: United Voices: Journalists Join Forces for #SafetyOfWomenJournalists #16DaysOfActivism

In the realm of journalism, unity becomes an empowering force, especially during the #16DaysOfActivism. This annual campaign against gender-based violence demands a collective stance from the journalistic community to shed light on the stories often silenced. Journalists, united in purpose, become a formidable voice, amplifying narratives that drive change and challenge the status quo. As the pen and the camera unite, journalists weave a...

Leveraging Female Journalist Mentorship For Professional Development

"Mentorship is the art of unlocking potential by guiding individuals through open doors." Caroline Ghosn Embracing this philosophy, the International Association of Women in Radio and Television, Kenya chapter, has, for the past six years, championed a transformative platform for female journalists in Kenya.  Handpicked from diverse universities nationwide, aspiring female journalists are granted a unique opportunity to undergo a year-long...

Empowering female journalists to Navigate Digital Spaces Safely

By Cecilia Maundu In today's digital age, the Internet, including social media, serves as an indispensable tool forjournalists to connect with their peers, engage with the public, conduct research, andexpress their viewpoints. However, it's essential to acknowledge that the Internet has alsogiven rise to gender-based online violence, which disproportionately affects womenjournalists. A 2020 UN Women report highlighted that women working in the...

Exploring the Intersection of AI and Journalism

The significance of AI in technology debates cannot be overstated, as its wide-ranging influence extends to the media and various other sectors. Recognizing the disruptive potential of AI, the International Association of Women in Radio and Television (IAWRT) organized a webinar on July 7th, 2023, in collaboration with the Association for Progressive Communications (APC) and the US Embassy. The event featured guest speaker John Walubengo, an IT...

Reporting on Gender-Based Violence(GBV): A Trauma-Informed Approach (PART 1)

The prevalence of gender-based violence has been reported to increase globally and Kenya is not an exception to the geographics facing the menace. GBV happens in various channels which spread at work, school, and even homes. However, over time GBV has been witnessed to spread in sectors such as the health, legal sectors, and Online. Therefore this calls for journalists to take control of the reportage of this situation and accurately inform the...

The National Coalition for Freedom Expression and Content Moderation announced in Kenya.

Social media and other digital platforms have greatly empowered people across the globe to communicate, dispense ideas and information, transform societies, educate themselves, and entertain themselves. This has facilitated the promotion of freedom of expression and easy access to information. On the other hand, these platforms have also been misused as useful tools and incentives used to spread hate speech, propaganda, and disinformation. On...

Women in media: Push for positive changes through Activism journalism and advocacy

Can a journalist be an activist and an advocate for a cause without compromising the core editorial values of journalism? This is a question asked by the majority, as journalists are supposed to avoid becoming emotionally and politically involved in issues they are covering because once they do, they are likely to lose their objectivity. Speaking in Bungoma during the Bungoma and Kakamega Counties female journalists training, Kenya ICT Action...

BE THE SAFE AND NON-TOXIC CHANGE YOU WISH TO SEE IN THE DIGITAL SPACES

In a two-day externship run by Pollicy with the confederacy of the International Association of Women in Radio and Television—Kenya (IAWRT Kenya) and Association of Media Women in Kenya (AMWIK), women journalists have been urged to become the non-toxic, positive change they wish to see in the online spaces. This training, dubbed ‘Future of Work," concentrated on disseminating useful knowledge on the possible scenarios of the future of work...

Solibrium solar brings a smile to communities with Pay As You Go, Payment Model

Meet Agnes Budoli a 37-year-old mother of 4 girls from Bukhaywa village. Agnes bought a 4 lights solar lighting pack from Solibrium Limited in the year 2020 and says she has never regretted that bold step that she took. Before she acquired the solar lighting pack, Agnes was using a kerosene lamp which was a costly adventure due to the need to regularly buy kerosene for the lamp, an expense she could not be able to sustain. Agnes adds that usage...

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