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AWiM26 is more than a conference. It is a space for learning, connection, collaboration and meaningful exchange.
Join women leaders, media professionals, policymakers and changemakers in Windhoek, Namibia, 3–4 December.
Get your tickets: awim26.africanwomeninmedia.c…
#AWiM26 #WomensLeadership
Great to have such amazing speakers at AWiM26!
We are honored to welcome our distinguished lineup of speakers to Windhoek, Namibia, this 3–4 December 2026:
Dr. Constance Kasiyamhuru – Lecturer, University of Johannesburg
Esther Johnson – Ambassador, VOW for Girls
Joy Adigwe – SourceHer! Community and Partnerships Officer, African Women in Media
Mariam V. D. Ouedraogo – Conflict-Sensitive Journalism and Gender Specialist
Sheila Chimphamba – Gender and Media Specialist, Independent Gender and Media Professional
@JudyAlice_K – Journo-Activist, Life In Nyeri
Learn more and register at awim26.africanwomeninmedia.c…
#AWiM26 #AfricanWomenInMedia
We are so pleased to bring together these remarkable voices for powerful conversations on women’s leadership, media, economics, and governance at #AWiM26.
Each speaker brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and unique perspectives that will inspire meaningful dialogue and drive change across Africa’s media landscape.
Join us in welcoming our distinguished speakers as we celebrate 10 years of empowering African women in media!
3–4 December 2026
Windhoek, Namibia
Be part of the conversation!
#AWiM26 #AfricanWomenInMedia #WomensLeadership
Only 2 days to go to join this impactful webinar!
We want to practically explore how AI, evidence, and ethics can shape newsroom responses to online harm. Join African Women in Media (AWiM) for “From Evidence to Response,” an insightful webinar exploring AI, trust, and ethical journalism in a changing information world.
Date: October 28, 2026
Time: 10:00–11:15 AM WAT
Venue: Online via Zoom
Register for free:
bit.ly/aiethics-webinar
#AWiM #AIandEthics #WomenInMedia #OnlineSafety #Journalism
Africa is #NotWaiting, and African women journalists are leading the way.
From driving innovation and advancing research to shaping gender-sensitive policies and equipping newsrooms with AI skills, African Women in Media is ensuring that African women have a voice in the future of journalism.
With support from Luminate, this work is breaking barriers, bridging the digital divide, and championing ethical, inclusive, and equitable AI in newsrooms.
Their work is shaping the future of media, and their impact deserves to be seen, heard, and celebrated.
Read the research report and download the toolkit: bit.ly/AInewsroomproject
#AfricanWomenInMedia #NotWaiting #EthicalAI #WomenInJournalism #AIInMedia
Some rooms change the conversation. Others change the future. AWiM is where both happen.
From powerful networking opportunities and insightful conversations to transformative learning sessions and an unforgettable gala night, every moment at AWiM is designed to inspire growth, spark collaboration, and create lasting impact across the media landscape.
This December, take your place among the voices shaping the future of African media. Don’t just hear the stories. Be part of the experience.
Windhoek, Namibia
3–4 December 2026
Secure your ticket today: awim26.africanwomeninmedia.c…
#AWiM26 #AfricanWomenInMedia #WomenInMedia #MediaLeadership
Join AWiM Policy & Insights for the final webinar of the 2026 series: AI and Ethics in Newsroom Responses to Online Harm.
With Dr Milliscent Nnwoka (Acting Head of Media and Communications and Programme Manager for FIMI, Yiaga Africa) and Zuzanna Wojciak (AI Research and Program Coordinator, WITNESS).
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 | 10:00 WAT via Zoom.
Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
The early bird phase is closed, and standard rates are now in effect!
Join #AWiM26 for two days of bold conversations, meaningful connections, and fresh ideas shaping the future of media, economics, and governance in Africa.
Celebrate 10 years of advancing women’s leadership and driving change. Be in the room where ideas spark impact!
Date: 3–4 December 2026
Location: Windhoek, Namibia
Register today: awim26.africanwomeninmedia.c…
#AWiM26 #AfricanWomenInMedia #WomenInLeadership
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Courage dear child. Courage!
Reflecting on such a wholesome and inspiring time at our recent AWiM Salon in Randburg! From deep industry conversations to plenty of laughter and genuine community, women in media truly thrive when we come together in spaces like this.
Thank you to our local coordinators, @Athi_Saba , @BongeMacupe and @lizTandwa in Johannesburg and to our amazing guest Dr @PhathiswaPM and the incredible team for bringing everyone together and making this event so special.
Want to bring this energy to your own community?
We are looking for passionate leaders to host future salons! Send us an email [email protected] if you are interested in hosting a salon in your community.
#AWiMSalon #WomenInMedia #AfricanWomenInMedia #Community
Reflecting on such a wholesome and inspiring time at our recent AWiM Salon in Randburg! From deep industry conversations to plenty of laughter and genuine community, women in media truly thrive when we come together in spaces like this.
Thank you to our local coordinators, @Athi_Saba , @BongeMacupe and @lizTandwa in Johannesburg and to our amazing guest Dr @PhathiswaPM and the incredible team for bringing everyone together and making this event so special.
Want to bring this energy to your own community?
We are looking for passionate leaders to host future salons! Send us an email [email protected] if you are interested in hosting a salon in your community.
#AWiMSalon #WomenInMedia #AfricanWomenInMedia #Community
Join African Women in Media (AWiM) for an insightful Policy & Insights Webinar exploring AI, Ethics, Evidence and Trust in a Changing Information World.
Hear from experts Dr Millicent Nnwoka and Zuzanna Wojciak as they explore how evidence, AI and ethical journalism can shape newsroom responses to online harm.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
10:00–11:15 AM WAT
Online via Zoom
Register for free: bit.ly/aiethics-webinar
#AWiM #WomenInMedia #AIandEthics #OnlineSafety #DigitalMedia #Journalism #OnlineHarm
How can storytelling drive real change for gender equality?
Join us for “Funding Storytelling for Gender Equality: Media, Power and Change,” featuring an inspiring panel of voices shaping the future of gender-focused storytelling:
Diana Njeru | Project Director, BBC Media Action
Vera Okeyo | CEO, Defrontera Media Organization
Jess Tomlin | CEO, Equality Fund
Thursday, 29th October 2026
10:00 AM WAT
Be part of the conversation on how media, funding, and powerful stories can advance gender equality.
Register now: bit.ly/storytelling4equality
#AfricanWomenInMedia #GenderEquality #MediaAndChange #Storytelling #AWIM
After months of misdiagnosis, Charlotte Mugabe learned her physical symptoms were anxiety disorder. Then someone asked if seeing a psychiatrist meant she was “crazy.”
On Her Media Diary, she talks about stigma, workplace pressure on women, and why she wrote Living Beyond Anxiety.
Watch or listen now:
YouTube: youtube.com/@AfricanWomeninM…
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/20vGwA…
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcas…
Her Media Diary: hermediadiary.com
#HerMediaDiary #mentalhealth #anxietydisorder #womeninmedia
Are we accelerating women’s economic potential at the scale Africa needs?
Powerful discussions at the 2nd Egumeni Dialogue on "The State of Women’s Financial & Economic Inclusion in Africa."
Thanks to @DrYemisi Akinbobola (@RealAWiM ) & the amazing panelists!
#EgumeniDialogue #WFEI2030 #AfricanUnion
As Africa's media landscape rapidly evolves, how do we secure the resources needed to drive real change?
Join the African Women in Media webinar on October 29, 2026, to explore funding storytelling for gender equality.
Sign up for free now: bit.ly/storytelling4equality
#AWiM #GenderEquality
How can newsrooms effectively protect journalists from AI-generated threats and digital abuse?
Join @RealAWiM for our Policy & Insights Webinar: AI and Ethics in Newsroom Responses to Online Harm.
Date: Wed, Oct 28, 2026
Time: 10:00–11:15 AM WAT
Platform: Zoom
Register here: bit.ly/aiethics-webinar
#AIEthics #JournalismSafety #AfricanWomenInMedia #DigitalSafety #MediaEthics
If you are ready to be part of a community that inspires, empowers, and drives change across the media landscape, this is where you need to be.
Do not just watch it happen from afar. Be in the room and experience it for yourself.
Get your tickets for this year's conference here: awim26.africanwomeninmedia.c…
#AWiM26 #africanwomeninmedia
What if the fear of being judged stops someone from asking for help?
In this new episode of #HerMediaDiary, Dr. Yemisi Akinbobola speaks with Charlotte Mugabe, Author & Mental Health Advocate, on confronting mental health stigma and why seeking help is never a weakness.
• Listen now: YouTube: youtube.com/@AfricanWomeninM…
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/20vGwA…
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcas…
#MentalHealthAwareness
Anesu E. Kurebwaseka
@seatlanyane_
Deborah M. Ndjerareou
Their expertise is vital to our mission of empowering women and leading change. Register now and engage with these trailblazers.
Date: 3 – 4 December 2026
Venue: Windhoek, Namibia
Register: awim26.africanwomeninmedia.c…
#AWiM26 #AfricanWomenInMedia #AWiM10 #MediaLeadership #WomenInMedia #AfricanVoices #Windhoek2026
