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Catherine Gicheru

@cgicheru1

Director @theawjp|Co-founder @PesaCheck

find me on mastodon | [email protected]

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Podcasting is relatively new but definitely gaining a lot of popularity in #Africa. Great opportunity to develop podcasting skills, innovate with formats and position oneself in the emerging African podcasting landscape. Admire Mare Catherine Gicheru Gwen Lister

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🗓️ Join our webinar! Dive into the findings of our report on gendered challenges in Francophone African newsrooms. 📅 27th January 2025 ⏰ 3 pm (+3 GMT) 🔗 Register here: bit.ly/3CfDXl4 Register & secure your spot! #JoinTheConversation #EmpowerWomenInMedia #AWJPReport.

🗓️ Join our webinar! Dive into the findings of our report on gendered challenges in Francophone African newsrooms. 
đź“… 27th January 2025
⏰ 3 pm (+3 GMT)
đź”— Register here: bit.ly/3CfDXl4
Register & secure your spot! 
#JoinTheConversation #EmpowerWomenInMedia #AWJPReport.
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🌟 Learn how women journalists in Francophone West Africa are breaking barriers and transforming newsrooms. 📅 Join our webinar on 27th January 2025, 3 PM (+3 GMT) 🔗 Register now: bit.ly/3CfDXl4 #JoinTheConversation #EmpowerWomenInMedia #AWJPReport

🌟 Learn how women journalists in Francophone West Africa are breaking barriers and transforming newsrooms.
đź“… Join our webinar on 27th January 2025, 3 PM (+3 GMT)
đź”— Register now: bit.ly/3CfDXl4
#JoinTheConversation #EmpowerWomenInMedia #AWJPReport
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Thrilled to speak at #RightsCon2025 on gendered disinformation in elections! I’ll share insights from the AWJP-TogoCheck report on how false narratives are used to silence women in politics—and how we can fight back. Read the report: bit.ly/4eHotDJ

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This #WorldHealthDay, we advocate for quality healthcare for mothers and newborns. The stories below, done by #AWJPCommunity fellows, highlight challenges women experience in their maternal journeys. #HealthyBeginnings #HopefulFutures

This #WorldHealthDay, we advocate for quality healthcare for mothers and newborns. The stories below, done by #AWJPCommunity fellows, highlight challenges women experience in their maternal journeys. #HealthyBeginnings #HopefulFutures
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Rural women’s struggle to access maternal and reproductive health services, often traveling long distances for basic care by Diomma Drame,: Read more here-> bit.ly/3XPk8bV

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Mental health challenges of new mothers in Tanzania and the urgent need for investment in maternal mental health services by Jenifer Gilla: Read more here-> bit.ly/3XRqLuq

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The impact of female infertility in Senegal on public health and societal pressure on women to have children by Aissatou Ba :Read more here bit.ly/42m01Dw

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Pregnant women with disabilities face barriers to maternity care, highlighting the need for inclusive healthcare policies and infrastructure by Madina Belemvire: Read more here bit.ly/4jlFBkY

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The overlooked issue of episiotomies in Burkina Faso, focusing on the physical, emotional burdens and the need for informed consent and better medical practices by Farida Thiombiano: Read more here bit.ly/4cquIfB

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Tomorrow! Streaming at 5pm CEST from the International Journalism Festival in Perugia, Pam Makotsi Sittoni , Sulemana Braimah  and Hamadou Tidiane SY will share their experiences with building public trust in journalism and discuss democracy and development in Africa. journalismfestival.com/programme/2025…

Tomorrow!
Streaming at 5pm CEST from the International Journalism Festival in Perugia, <a href="/PamSittoni/">Pam Makotsi Sittoni</a> , <a href="/sulemana/">Sulemana Braimah</a>  and <a href="/tidianeouestaf/">Hamadou Tidiane SY</a> will share their experiences with building public trust in journalism and discuss democracy and development in Africa.
journalismfestival.com/programme/2025…
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Vaccines have saved 150M+ lives—but millions still lack access, especially in Africa. This #WorldImmunisationWeek, we amplify the message: #VaccinesWork. With new malaria vaccines rolling out, a healthier future is in sight. #MalariaEndsWithUs #HumanlyPossible

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73% of women journalists face online violence. 40% avoid stories due to harassment. 30% of newsrooms use AI for protection. This #WorldDayforSafetyandHealth, safety includes mental health. AI can prevent harm & support well-being. #AIforGood #JournalismSafety #GenderEquality

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Level up your skills. AWJP offers free journalism training — in English & French! Inclusive | AI-supported | Career-focused Join the #AWJPCommunity and grow your career: bit.ly/awjpcommunityc… #AWJPCommunity #WomenJournos

Level up your skills.
AWJP offers free journalism training — in English &amp; French!
 Inclusive |  AI-supported |  Career-focused
Join the #AWJPCommunity and grow your career: bit.ly/awjpcommunityc… 
#AWJPCommunity #WomenJournos
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Harassment in Senegalese newsrooms threatens not just women, but journalism itself. In this report, #AWJPCommunity member @NdeyeFatouToure exposes the gendered challenges faced by female journalists. đź“° Read more: bit.ly/44knAPP #AWJPVoices #WomenJournos

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Are you launching a Gender Desk in your newsroom? Join this informative networking session to learn from Dana Daniel Zagi success story on May 8 at 12 PM GMT | 1 PM GMT+1 | 3 PM GMT+3 Register now: bit.ly/4iHKG6k

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📢Call for proposals! Nigeria Media Innovation Program is seeking a consultant to lead its final program evaluation. Ideal candidates needs to understand #Nigeria's media sector + have strong #MEL experience. Deadline: 26 May, 2025 Details: namip.mdif.org/press-release-…

📢Call for proposals!

<a href="/NAMIP_MDIF/">Nigeria Media Innovation Program</a>  is seeking a consultant to lead its final program evaluation. 

Ideal candidates needs to understand #Nigeria's media sector + have strong #MEL experience.

Deadline: 26 May, 2025

Details: namip.mdif.org/press-release-…
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Titilope Fadare Lami Sadiq Samira Larbie Gender-based violence during pregnancy heightens the risk of fistula. Catherine Gicheru reveals the link and calls for urgent reform in maternal and survivor support services. đź”— bit.ly/3OvVrgS #EndFistula #AWJPVoices #WomensHealth