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“Now I have to plan and deliberately ensure that my stories are inclusive of women’s voices, and those living with disabilities”

After the Training of Journalists on Gender sensitive reporting conducted by Uganda Media Women’s Association, Byamukama Patrick, one of the participants and an editor at Liberty Fm in Hoima shared his experience. I had worked with the media for over ten years before getting an opportunity to participate in the UMWA training sessions on gender […]

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Empowering Women Leaders in media use: Atuhura Julian, aspiring Woman Councilor, Kicwamba Ward , Hoima East shares her experience.

After participating in the training in media use – and how to attract the practitioners, held in August, I gained courage and approached radio stations in Hoima. I visited Radio Liberty, where a presenter, Byamukama Patrick prepared me for a radio talk show. I did not panic as I usually do when I attempt to […]

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“The UMWA trainings I have attended have helped me discover my worth as a female journalist”

I am a journalist working with Liberty Radio in Hoima City, I had worked with the media for over four years before getting an opportunity to participate in the UMWA trainings on gender sensitive reporting and interactive dialogues. The UMWA trainings I have attended have helped me discover my worth as a female journalist and […]