Dr Yemisi Akinbobola dives into the lived experiences of successful African women in media. Her personal interview style takes you on the life journey of these leading women. You will be inspired, laugh, but most of all you will be empowered knowing that you too can make it in the media industry.
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Dr Yemisi Akinbobola dives into the lived experiences of successful African women in media. Her personal interview style takes you on the life journey of these leading women. You will be inspired, laugh, but most of all you will be empowered knowing that you too can make it in the media industry.
Her Media Diary Episode 36: "Gender Equality Advocacy from the Grassroots" with Amie Joof
Her Media Diary
46 minutes
8 months ago
Her Media Diary Episode 36: "Gender Equality Advocacy from the Grassroots" with Amie Joof
Amie Joof is a journalist, activist, and women's rights advocate, with over 35 years of experience.
Madame Joof discusses her passion for journalism, her commitment to gender equality, and the importance of mentorship in empowering the next generation of women leaders. She also shares insights into the challenges and triumphs of advocating for women's rights in the media landscape.
She stresses the need for early intervention in addressing gender issues. She also calls for greater engagement with educators at the preschool level to instill values of equality and respect from a young age. By addressing these issues early on, we can create a more equitable society for future generations.
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List of Organisations/Resources to Support Women in Media
· Rise Women in Broadcast [https://risewib.com/about]
· Journalist's Toolbox: [https://www.journaliststoolbox.org/]
· International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF) [https://www.iwmf.org/our-programs/fund-for-women-journalists-professional-development-case-studies/]
· African Women in Media (AWiM) [https://africanwomeninmedia.com/]
· Public Media Women in Leadership [https://publicmediawomeninleadership.org/]
· International Journalists' Network (IJNet) [https://ijnet.org/en]
· Women's Media Center (WMC) [https://womensmediacenter.com/]
· Media Career Development Network [https://mediacareerng.org/]
· The World Journalism Education Council (WJEC) [https://wjec.net/about/]
· AWiM Learning [https://awimlearning.com/]
Her Media Diary
Dr Yemisi Akinbobola dives into the lived experiences of successful African women in media. Her personal interview style takes you on the life journey of these leading women. You will be inspired, laugh, but most of all you will be empowered knowing that you too can make it in the media industry.
