The 2020 GMMP report released by UMWA observed that there was a low women visibility in news media, only at 24% as news sources and subjects compared to their male counterparts. And yet, only achieved at a 6% rate over a ten year-period of time and a staggering progress as of the March-June 2022 gender responsive media monitoring engagements.
With support from the Royal Danish Embassy of Uganda, UMWA is yet again advancing the “Media for Gender Equality and Social Justice-leaving No One Behind” project. This is to address the poor portrayal of women in politics and women at large by the media. This challenge continues to undermine efforts towards growing and sustaining a people centred and inclusive democracy in Uganda.
Marking 20 years of empowering service, Dr. Patricia Litho, Chairperson Board of Directors, Uganda Media Women’s Association and Mama FM reflects on the journey moved this far. “20 years ago the Uganda Media Women’s Association became the first in Africa and second in the world to set up a women owned radio for women by […]
