The Project observed that female journalists are increasingly facing a double burden of attacks based on the profession and gender as a result of being journalists and women. These attacks present both in the physical and online spaces within which they execute their duties and are perpetrated by both media colleagues, duty bearers/powerful figures, sources and general public.
For Paul, the time spent in the training of trainers on gender responsive reporting on Violence against women and girls was not in vain because he did not remain the same. He tells his story. “I am so thankful to Uganda Media Women’s Association, UMWA, for the opportunity given to me to learn more about […]
“As an aspiring politician, I have gained confidence through workshops organized by the station and I thank Mama FM for the capacity building and skills training they organize for the community.” Says Christine.
