The Dawn Editorial Tracking Sheet- ISSUE 2(Nov 1, 2012-Jan 31, 2012)

STORY IDEAS& TIMETABLE

TIMETABLE FOR SUBMISSION OF ARTICLES TO THE DAWN ISSUE 2- NOV 2011-JAN 2012

Below are story ideas/guidelines that members can write on. To ensure a wide range of topics as possible, members can focus on the following key themes which are in line with the GGP’s mission, vision and objectives as well as AMWIK’s. 

1. 1.Human interest stories- social, economic cultural issues affecting women and children in diverse settings.
2. 2.Comparison of women versus men leadership styles: Are women better leaders?Corruption in Kenya:  Are women leaders different or are they like their male counterparts? Qualities of a good leader- whether male or female
3. 3.With affirmative action, will more women (Theme governance)
4. 4.Governance issues at the grassroots- women organizations- are they democratic?
5. 5.Affirmative action- are women the only marginalized group? Why are they the loudest? Affirmative action as provided for in the News Constitution
6. 6.Devolution – will it avail more resources to people at the grassroots level? How will women benefit? Will it reduce poverty among women, enable access to basic needs and lead to equality between and among people?
7. 7.Transforming leadership- service to the people versus service to self and kinsmen
8. 8.Is tribalism an issue among women in leadership positions? How about our own women organizations? Writers can link recommendations of the National Cohesion and Integration Commission about how to address the thorny issue of tribalism in the public, private and non- profitmaking sector.
9. 9.Impacts of poor leadership on women and children
10. 10.Women and politics- about the new Political Parties Act- What does it mean for women? What has been the practice before and what has changed?
11. 11.Political campaign funding- women lack adequate resources to run effective political campaigns. How will the new provisions on Political party finances
12. 12.Profile of political parties in Kenya and chances they offer to women candidatesFGM
13. 13.Profiles of Women political figures- focus on women who have the potential but may not have adequate resources for publicity.
14. 14.Women and Land rights- Current situation and the formation of the Land Commission, challenges to the implementation of land reforms in Kenya.
15. 15.Peace and reconciliationstories
16. 16.Children’s rights- What has changed in the new constitution? How will women (and children) benefit?
17. 17.Media Relations- How politicians use the media andwhat women can do to, Media coverage of Women Issues a cause for concern and worry- need for redress- Global Media Monitoring report on how women use the media
18. 18.Collaborations and linkages- in line with AMWIK’s Strategic Objective 2: Highlight on ‘enhancing collaboration with likeminede organizations on issues of mutual concern’. 
19. 19.Comparisons of affirmative action- Kenya and other countries
20. 20.The 16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence is an international campaign running from November 25, International Day against Violence Against Women, to December 10, International Human Rights Day, in order to symbolically link violence against women and human rights. The 16 Days Campaign has been used as an organising strategy by individuals and groups around the world to call for the elimination of all forms of gender-based violence (GBV). Focus can be on involving men, culture and religion, the link between GBV and HIV/AIDS, conflict-related GBV, and communicating prevention. What preparations are underway in our local country context?
21. 21.Gender based violence- Shoe on the other foot. (Highlight on male bashing)
22. 22.Women’s Human rights- citizenship, women’s reproductive health rights, access to maternal healthcare, etc.
23. 23.Dire need for Civic education for women to understand how to take advantage of the space opening for them so as not to lose out.
24. 24.Focus on 2012General elections: the mother of all political battles-
25. 25.Post-election Violence updates and current realities
26. 26.Devolved Governments: How will women benefit? What isthe concept behind it, how will it be actualized, what are the dangers facing its full implementation?
27. 27.Untapped potential of community media/radio in development: Background to Community radios in Kenya/Africa, impacts. Case studies where women have brought about real changes through community radio, how different is it from mainstream media?
28. 28.Global Media monitoring Report of 2010 : How women use the media- and what needs to be done to redress the balance.
29. 29.The presidency: is it an all- male affair? can someone do a piece on Martha Karua and her presidential bit.
30. 30.Profile: Media women of excellence: who are they? What have they done to further the cause of women empowerment?
31. 31.Children’s rights: changes in the Judiciary and how it will impact on the speedy dispensation of justice
32. 32.Organizations offering support for women in leadership- Women need all the assistance they can get in
33. 33.Profiles of women aspirants, what do they stand for? Are they any different from the current crop of politicians that we have, what are they offering that is different, what strategies can they employ in winning votes?

Articles Received by Midday November 10, 2011