The training on Gender sensitive reporting boosted Alice Nalugya’s confidence to cover any story. she shares her experience. “I am a female but most of the times I have been wondering why men take the lime light and yet I grew up with my mum and she provided for my needs singlehanded. It is unfortunate […]
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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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
Fear, A Reservation For Women
It is only stereotypical that fear is reduced to women and thus perceived as a womanly weakness. Fear is an emotional reaction from all human beings including other living things in case of sensed danger. All persons are prone to fear and thus no reserve for women.
A woman can’t earn more, I would lose control!
Clearly, we have all witnessed the contribution of women in their diverse empowerment. Their efforts have contributed to both national and international development but also a balanced resource utilization by all with women as part of decision making. Indeed, in the recent elections, we have seen a 43% women political positioning, the kind of Winnie Byanyima become Executive Director, UNAIDS, among many. Largely, these women are responsible and respectful wives, mothers, daughters, sisters and colleagues, a contrary to the belief of “control”
What they Say!
Under #EndStereotyping, the blog intends to redress the gender insensitive gap within media coverage as well as influencing the mainstream media towards gender equality through responsiveness to subject matter.
Addressing Gaps within Gender Responsive Reporting against VAWG in News Media
As Uganda Media Women’s Association, we advance that media plays a pivotal role in shaping societal attitudes, behavior and adaptations, among which is gender sensitive considerations.
Experience Change: Evelyn Abbo, Freelance Journalist for 15 years reflects about her reporting on GBV
I have spent quite sometime in the media and served at different levels, but this training has added a big brick on my understanding of media and how it should be organized to cause a positive impact in society. It should not be business as usual. Run to the scene, interview someone or people and go back to the newsroom and expose.
Safety and Security in Media: Skilling of Female Journalists against Potential Risks
Responsive to the rampage, UMWA has kick started regional capacity building targeting female journalists. This is in effort to enhance their knowledge and skills on keeping safe and secure in their career execution.