Africa Women Journalism Project - AWJP

26/06/2025

Torture leaves visible scars — and deeper, invisible ones. It silences dissent, suppresses the press, and controls marginalized communities.
🎙️ Women journalists do more than expose these crimes. They:
Give voice to survivors
Investigate state-sanctioned abuse
Face threats, trauma — and sometimes torture themselves
Connect gender, trauma, and justice
Their reporting moves us from silence to solidarity — and from pain to public pressure for change.
Today, we honor the survivors. And we stand with the journalists who risk everything to ensure their stories are not buried by highlighting such stories done by brave Members.

23/06/2025

On this , we remember that widowhood isn’t just personal grief — it’s often systemic injustice.
Across Africa and beyond, widows are denied rights, stripped of property, and silenced by stigma.
But women journalists are helping change that— uncovering hidden stories, challenging harmful traditions, and amplifying widows’ voices.
Read how community member Ndiaye Fatou tells the story of Senegalese women fighting for their land rights:l https://bit.ly/45zUEnJ
Today, we honour the survivors— and the journalists who stand with them.

20/06/2025

On , we stand in as the .
Women journalists are on the front lines of truth, shining a light on the stories that matter. From refugee camps to resettlement communities, their storytelling gives voice to displaced women and children, uncovers injustice, and promotes dignity.
Let us honor both the courage of refugees and the women journalists who bring their stories to the world.

19/06/2025

For too many women and children, war does not end when the last gun falls silent.
Its legacy lingers — in survivors' trauma, children born of war, and fractured families.
Women journalists play a vital role in honoring these survivors by uncovering the truths too often buried in silence and shame. Their storytelling helps the world see, hear, and remember.
GIJN - Global Investigative Journalism Network ’s guide equips journalists across Africa to expose organized crime — the same systems that fuel conflict and sexual violence.
🛠️ Learn how to investigate with care and impact: https://buff.ly/3ZjoU0l

05/06/2025

From climate science to sustainable solutions, women journalists are shaping the public conversation on the environment.
They’re not just informing — they’re inspiring action.
Here is a story by Member Madegwa on Kenya's Climate agenda- https://bit.ly/3ZiUjlh .
Let’s amplify their voices and follow their lead.

While international collaboration and aid have offered crucial assistance, they have also prompted concerns regarding national sovereignty.

03/06/2025

Imagine being mentored by award-winning journalists.
In the , it’s possible.
Get guidance to sharpen your reporting, pitch your stories, and lead with impact.
Apply today: https://bit.ly/awjpcommunitycall

30/05/2025

Your voice matters — and deserves a platform.
The is a space where African women journalists are SEEN, HEARD, and EMPOWERED.
Tell your story in your own voice.
Join now: https://bit.ly/awjpcommunitycall

28/05/2025

As we shine a light on , we reflect on how COVID-19 didn’t just overwhelm hospitals—it stretched our minds to the limit. In 🇬🇭 Ghana, the cracks remain visible —rising anxiety, overstretched services, and the weight carried by burned-out professionals.
🔹 Access is still limited
🔹 Stigma still silences many
🔹 Care is still underfunded
But one lesson remains clear:
Mental health must be a national priority.
We call for stronger systems, accessible care, and sustained investment in the mental well-being of all.
Read more: bit.ly/3FhQTs2

For three days in April 2020, l was unable to sleep, eat or do my work. Why? I was waiting for the results of a COVID-19 test which l had taken to eliminate

28/05/2025

This , we spotlight the power of local media to bring care, awareness, and healing where it’s needed most.
highlights how community radio demystifies mental health—through local language broadcasts, expert interviews, and open listener dialogue. It’s grassroots. It’s accessible. And it’s breaking the silence.
Read more here: bit.ly/3FesALD

When mental health is left unattended by all stakeholders, it could lead to economic losses due to loss of productivity and reduced contribution to societal development.

28/05/2025

📣 This Mental Health Month, we’re amplifying the call to build safe, spaces for journalists—because no one should navigate newsroom stress alone.
Through the , women journalists across Africa are coming together to upskill, connect, and create a network rooted in care and solidarity.
Are you a woman journalist seeking a community that understands the pressure and the need for balance?
💚We’d love to welcome you. Join us today 👉 https://bit.ly/awjpcommunitycall

28/05/2025

Want to grow your journalism career?
Join a space built for YOU:
✅ Expert training | ✅ Mentorship | ✅ Funding | ✅ Community
The is where women journalists thrive.
Apply now: https://bit.ly/awjpcommunitycall

22/05/2025

Calling all African women journalists!
Level up your reporting with free, curated tools —including AI-powered writing aids, data portals and pitch templates Free journalism resources designed with women journalists in mind.
Join the and gain access to:
Data portals | AI-powered writing tools
📌 Apply now: https://bit.ly/awjpcommunitycall