Tusaabale/The evening drive

30 Journalists Trained on Gender Responsive Reporting for Social Justice

“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

“What sense will it make if I don’t defend the marginalized in my story for the sake of neutrality?”

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 […]

“Now I have to plan and deliberately ensure that my stories are inclusive of women’s voices, and those living with disabilities”

After the Training of Journalists on Gender sensitive reporting conducted by Uganda Media Women’s Association, Byamukama Patrick, one of the participants and an editor at Liberty Fm in Hoima shared his experience. I had worked with the media for over ten years before getting an opportunity to participate in the UMWA training sessions on gender […]