iWatch Africa empowers newsrooms to counter abuse of women journalists

DEADLINE: JULY 14, 2022 —iWatch Africa seeks to empower newsrooms to deal with online violence and abuse of women journalists in Ghana and Nigeria.

Themed “Empowering newsrooms to deal with abuse of women journalists in Ghana and Nigeria,” female journalists are strongly encouraged to apply for the programme.

With support from the Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (CIPESA), through the Africa Digital Rights Fund (ADRF), iWatch Africa will support 20 newsrooms to set up online safety units in response to the growing abuse experienced by journalists, particularly female journalists.

Applicants are expected to be Ghanaian or Nigerian nationals aged between 18 and 45 years old.

Journalists or activists who directly contribute to media development programmes in Ghana and Nigeria may apply.

The deadline for applications is July 14, 2022.

APPLY HERE 

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