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Stalking, sexual violence, verbal abuse and death threats are the most common forms of online violence faced by women journalists in their line of duty. This is according to a new baseline survey, Women Journalist’s Digital Security, which was launched by AMWIK in partnership with Article 19 to mark Continue Reading
A chance to network face-to-face with media personalities, an opportunity to write for an online magazine, insights on how to launch your brand into the industry and inspiration to relentlessly pursue your dreams. These are just a few of the pluses which young aspiring media trainees were exposed to Continue Reading
Women Journalists have been challenged to proactively take up opportunities presented by the digital migration process in Kenya; specifically those in media ownership, content development and broadcasting. In a conference held by AMWIK on 28th and 29th January aimed to strengthen the capacity of women journalists on the process Continue Reading
AMWIK in partnership with The Africa in Me have been selected by the AU Department of political affairs to hold national conversations in Kenya under the theme “Youth Participation in Political Parties in Africa: Special focus on young women.” The conversations are geared towards the Youth Pre-Forum to the Continue Reading
AMWIK, AIDOS, Anti FGM Board, UNICEF/UNFPA joint programme and representatives of various media institutions in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania held a press conference and joined the global community in recognizing FFM/C as a violation of he human rights of girls and women. The Statement read by the chairperson of Continue Reading
Safety and Protection of Journalists is becoming a major concern in Kenya, with numerous cases of violence, intimidation and threats against journalists on the increase. A majority of the reported cases are mostly from the male journalists while few, if any, from the females. While addressing female journalists in Continue Reading
The August 2015 deadline deadline set by the Supreme Court towards the realization of the two-thirds gender rule in the National Assembly and Senate is fast approaching and there’s a general agreement that public goodwill is needed to make this possible. The technical working group (TWG) on Continue Reading
The Constitution of Kenya 2010 set the legal framework for promoting gender equality, which has seen a record eighty six women elected and nominated to the eleventh Parliament. This number surpasses the total number of women representatives in the fifty years of independence combined. The marked progress, a result Continue Reading
INVITATION TO THE GENDER FORUM TOPIC: The Two Thirds Gender Majority Principle: Where Next? On Thursday, 26th March 2015 At the Nairobi Safari Club, University Way, Nairobi From 4.00 pm to 6.30 pm ENTRY FREE Synopsis: August 2015 was the deadline set by the Supreme Court that would see the Continue Reading
AMWIK has launched an information and resource center for women in Malindi Constituency, Kilifi County. The center which is equipped with new computers, a printer and internet connectivity will go a long way in helping women access information on global issues and assist in sourcing for government services such as Continue Reading
Association of Media Women In Kenya (AMWIK)
Muringa Court, House No. 14, Kirichwa- Muringa Road Junction, Kilimani
P.O. Box 10327-00100, Nairobi Kenya
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