Melkamsew Selomon is a journalist with over 15 years of experience and also a Board Member of the Ethiopian Media Women Association (EMWA).

Melkam shares her inspiring journey from growing up in Addis Ababa to becoming a prominent journalist and advocate for gender equality in media. She discusses her early life challenges, her pursuit of education, and her transition into journalism.

Melkam's path to journalism was not a straightforward one. Despite excelling academically, she faced personal challenges, including an early pregnancy that temporarily derailed her educational aspirations. However, her determination and the support of her family enabled her to persevere, eventually leading her to the University of Addis Ababa, where she got her bachelor’s degree in foreign language literature and Master’s degree in communication and journalism.

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Learn about African Women in Media at https://africanwomeninmedia.com

List of Organisations/Resources to Support Women in Media

· Rise Women in Broadcast

· Journalist’s Toolbox:

· International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF)

· African Women in Media (AWiM)

· SourceHer

· Public Media Women in Leadership

· International Journalists’ Network (IJNet)

· Kigali Declaration on the Elimination of Gender Violence

· Women’s Media Center (WMC)

· Media Career Development Network

· The World Journalism Education Council (WJEC)

· AWiM Learning

Mwape Kumwenda is an accomplished journalist and co-founder of Crown TV, Zambia with over 1o years of experience. She shares her experience growing up in Kabwe, Zambia where she witnessed firsthand the vulnerabilities faced by women and girls in her community. This early exposure to gender-based violence fueled her passion for justice, initially leading her to aspire to become a lawyer. However, circumstances led her to journalism, where she found a powerful platform to amplify the voices of the voiceless.

Mwape’s story speaks to the need for women in media to rise to the top of their careers to ensure adequate representation and ultimately reduce gender-based violence in and through the media.

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Learn about African Women in Media at https://africanwomeninmedia.com

List of Organisations/Resources to Support Women in Media

· Rise Women in Broadcast

· Journalist’s Toolbox:

· International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF)

· African Women in Media (AWiM)

· SourceHer

· Public Media Women in Leadership

· International Journalists’ Network (IJNet)

· Kigali Declaration on the Elimination of Gender Violence

· Women’s Media Center (WMC)

· Media Career Development Network

· The World Journalism Education Council (WJEC)

· AWiM Learning

· Free Press Unlimited

· International Women's Media Foundation

Sarah Mawerere is a senior broadcast journalist at Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC). She shares her experience growing up in the rural Busoga Region of Uganda, where she faced numerous challenges, including the loss of both parents at a young age. Despite these hardships, she pursued her dream of becoming a journalist, inspired by the voices she heard on Radio Uganda as a child.

The Kigali Declaration on the Elimination of Gender Violence in Media in Africa has been a significant influence on her work. Sarah sees it as a call to action, urging media houses to ensure that their content is gender-sensitive and that the voices of both men and women are represented equally.

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Learn about African Women in Media at https://africanwomeninmedia.com

List of Organisations/Resources to Support Women in Media

· Rise Women in Broadcast

· Journalist’s Toolbox:

· International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF)

· African Women in Media (AWiM)

· SourceHer

· Public Media Women in Leadership

· International Journalists’ Network (IJNet)

· Kigali Declaration on the Elimination of Gender Violence

· Women’s Media Center (WMC)

· Media Career Development Network

· The World Journalism Education Council (WJEC)

· AWiM Learning

Regine Akalikumutima is a remarkable teacher turned media owner and gender activist from Rwanda. She shares her personal experiences and involvement in the Kigali Declaration, a pivotal step in combating gender-based violence in media across Africa

Her journey into media was sparked by the challenges she observed as a teacher. Many of her students struggled with issues stemming from their home environments, where gender imbalance and conflict were prevalent. This motivated Regine to launch her first radio program, "Tuliri Rwanda," meaning "Let us educate for Rwanda," which paved the way for her career in journalism.

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Learn about African Women in Media at https://africanwomeninmedia.com

List of Organisations/Resources to Support Women in Media

· Rise Women in Broadcast

· Journalist’s Toolbox:

· International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF)

· African Women in Media (AWiM)

· SourceHer

· Public Media Women in Leadership

· International Journalists’ Network (IJNet)

· Kigali Declaration on the Elimination of Gender Violence

· Women’s Media Center (WMC)

· Media Career Development Network

· The World Journalism Education Council (WJEC)

· AWiM Learning

Pamella Makotsi is a prominent Kenyan journalist and media executive with a career spanning over two decades.

Pamella shares her inspiring journey from a humble upbringing in Kenya to becoming a prominent figure in the journalism world. She discusses the impact of her large family on her confidence. She also talks about how her early experiences sparked her passion for journalism.

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Learn about African Women in Media at https://africanwomeninmedia.com

List of Organisations/Resources to Support Women in Media

· Rise Women in Broadcast

· Journalist’s Toolbox:

· International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF)

· African Women in Media (AWiM)

· Public Media Women in Leadership

· International Journalists’ Network (IJNet)

· Women’s Media Center (WMC)

· Media Career Development Network

· The World Journalism Education Council (WJEC)

· AWiM Learning

Sophia Kudjordji is a Ghanaian Corporate Communications expert with a rich background that spans over two decades.

In this episode, Sophia shares her journey, challenges, and the lessons learned along the way, from her dynamic childhood in Ghana to becoming one of the top ten most influential women who have risen to the top in journalism and public relations.

Subscribe to Her Media Diary now on your favourite podcasting platform https://linktr.ee/hermediadiary

Learn about African Women in Media at https://africanwomeninmedia.com

List of Organisations/Resources to Support Women in Media

· Rise Women in Broadcast

· Journalist’s Toolbox:

· International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF)

· African Women in Media (AWiM)

· Public Media Women in Leadership

· International Journalists’ Network (IJNet)

· Women’s Media Center (WMC)

· Media Career Development Network

· The World Journalism Education Council (WJEC)

· AWiM Learning

Asmaa James is a renowned journalist, activist, and philanthropist from Sierra Leone with over 20 years of experience in broadcast journalism, management and advocacy for women's rights

In this episode, Asmaa shares her journey from being a volunteer in a local radio station to rising through the ranks to become a ​presenter, ​producer, ​editor ​of ​the ​day, ​and station ​manager and ultimately establishing her own ​media entity ​dedicated ​mostly to covering issues affecting women and girls

Subscribe to Her Media Diary now on your favourite podcasting platform https://linktr.ee/hermediadiary

Learn about African Women in Media at https://africanwomeninmedia.com

List of Organisations/Resources to Support Women in Media

· Rise Women in Broadcast

· Journalist’s Toolbox:

· International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF)

· African Women in Media (AWiM)

· Public Media Women in Leadership

· International Journalists’ network (IJNet)

· Women’s Media Center (WMC)

· Media Career Development Network

· The World Journalism Education Council (WJEC)

· AWiM Learning

Introducing Her Media Diary, a podcast where Dr Yemisi Akinbobola speaks to some of the most influential women leaders in media. From personal experiences of workplace dynamics to burning global issues like climate change, food security, and peacebuilding. Her Media Diary tackles these topics and more. Bringing you first-person accounts and solutions from across the world. Her Media Diary podcast is a product of African Women in Media (AWiM). Find out more about AWiM https://africanwomeninmedia.com/