Her Media Diary | Episode 35 It’s time to stop waiting for opportunities to come to you—GD challenges women to take control of their careers, pitch themselves, and pursue what they deserve with confidence. In this episode, hosted by Dr Yemisi Akinbobola Akinbobola, Gloria

Happy #InternationalWomensDay Today, African Women in Media (AWiM) calls for accelerated action towards gender equality. It’s time to not only celebrate women but to actively empower and uplift them in every action we take. From the AWiM team, we wish all women a Happy International Women’s Day,

The Her Media Diary podcast website is now LIVE! A powerful space for real conversations, stories & insights from African women in media. No app. No login. Just press play. Listen anytime, anywhere. Start here: hermediadiary.com #HerMediaDiary #AWiMPodcast

Can AI intervene for women in journalism? Rebecca Mutiso (rebecca mutiso) is the Accreditation & Compliance Manager at the Media Council of Kenya (Media Council of Kenya). She joins Dr Yemisi Akinbobola Akinbobola, CEO and Co-Founder of AWiM, on Her Media Diary Episode 41 to discuss AI, ethics,

From AWiM17 to AWiM24, we’ve journeyed together, celebrating African women in media, tackling challenges, and building new paths for growth. As we look ahead, something exciting is coming for #AWiM25. Stay connected the best is yet to come! #MediaLeadership

AWiM Celebrates a Remarkable Milestone! We are proud to announce that Dr Yemisi Akinbobola Akinbobola, our visionary CEO, Co-Founder, and a relentless advocate for gender equity in media, has officially been conferred the title of Associate Professor of Women’s Rights & Media Development

As our lives become more digital, one question becomes urgent: Can the internet ever truly be safe for women? In Her Media Diary Ep. 44, StarTechGirl🌟 💫 ⭐️, Executive Director of Women of Ugandan Network (WOUGNET), joins Prof. Yemisi Akinbobola to unpack how AI & tech fuel

Who’s holding AI accountable for gendered harm online? Dr Yemisi Akinbobola Akinbobola, award-winning journalist, CEO and Co-Founder of African Women in Media, talks with Dr. Grace Githaiga (Dr. Grace Githaiga), CEO and Convener of Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet), in Her Media Diary Episode

Silence has long been the unspoken rule in media. “Just smile.” “Don’t shake the table.” At #AWiM25, that changes. On 4–5 December, at the African Union Commission in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, media practitioners, CSOs, policymakers, tech experts & media development organizations

The AWiM team has arrived in Addis, setting the stage for a transformative conference that will move BEYOND COMMITMENTS and advance policies for GENDER-SAFE MEDIA. We’re excited to welcome delegates as we count down — just two days away from beginning this vital work happening

The AWiM team kicked off preparations for AWiM25 with a meaningful team-bonding session, an opportunity to reconnect, reflect, and strengthen the collaboration that drives our work. Through a series of engaging activities, we shared insights, aligned our goals, and reinforced

From our CEO, Dr Yemisi Akinbobola Akinbobola, we welcome all delegates to #AWiM25 as we move Beyond Commitments and champion gender-safe policies across African media. Let the conversations begin. #AWiM25 #GenderSafeMedia

These are the faces behind the change, the women and allies stepping forward to transform the media landscape. At AWiM25, they’re not just attending; they’re leading the movement toward a truly gender-safe media ecosystem. #AWiM25 #gendersafemedia #AWiM25inethiopia

It was an impactful first day as delegates engaged in meaningful networking, thoughtful interactions, and collective efforts to champion change within the media landscape. Today’s activities laid a strong foundation for sustainable development, with significant progress already

Who gets to tell Africa’s stories? Who designs the tools shaping our digital future? And who is still expected to be seen but not truly heard? Black history isn’t just what we look back on, it’s what we are building, correcting, and refusing to be erased from. A thread 🧵

Securing evidence, facing legal threats, and holding power to account are daily realities for journalists. In this AWiM podcast, @YemisiAkinbobola talks with Fatima Mohammed Ahmed, Dr Adaobi Obiabunmuo & oluwadara Ajala on protecting work & navigating lawsuits, within the

New Episode Alert! Dr Yemisi Akinbobola Akinbobola sits down with Moky Makura, Executive Director of Africanofilter, to talk about challenging stereotypical narratives about Africa. This is a conversation that will make you rethink what you know about Africa and it's immense potentials.

Who decides how African women are seen and heard in media? Her Media Diary podcast goes beyond headlines to uncover their real experiences and the challenges they face. Join Dr Yemisi Akinbobola Akinbobola, CEO of African Women in Media (AWiM) : Apple: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/her… Spotify:

This International Women’s Day, Her Media Diary brings a powerful conversation on redefining philanthropy for the women’s movement. Dr Yemisi Akinbobola Akinbobola speaks with Binaifer Nowrojee, President of the Open Society Foundations Foundations about philanthropy, women’s leadership, and lifting

Day One insights from #CSW70. Justice for women and girls remains unfinished work. From calls to action by Annalena Baerbock to warnings from Malala Yousafzai and Reem Alsalem, the message is clear: accountability matters. Today, take action for women: Sign the Kigali