“There should be reemphasis of linking the discussion of gender sensitivity to the journalism principles of diversity, truth and balancing stories. Let’s change the narrative to equitable equality. Where it is a 50% for male, so should it be for females and at worst 50-49%,” said Dr. Patricia Litho, UMWA Board Chair
Introduction and Background Uganda Media Women’s Association (UMWA) is a National level non-governmental woman focused and advocacy organization that was established in 1983 by a group of 48 female journalists as a membership association. UMWA envisions an engendered media where gender equality and women’s empowerment are upheld for holistic sustainable development”. UMWA’s mission is to […]
Uganda Media Women’s Association (UMWA), an umbrella of female journalists in Uganda suggests that reflection on stakeholder key roles, functions and responsibilities would address the existent deficiencies.
