WHAT: African Women in Media (AWiM) 2025 Conference
WHEN: December 4-5, 2025
WHERE: African Union Commission Headquarters
STARTING TIME: 7:30 AM
WHO:
H.E Amb. Selma Malika, DCP African Union Commission
Leslie Richer, Director of Information and Communication Directorate
Wynne Musabayana, Head of Communication Division
Dr. Yemisi Akinbobola
Bamidele Ogunleye
Meseret kebede
Key Areas of focus:
Strengthening media and policy frameworks to support gender-safe and youth-inclusive media
Addressing violence against women in media workplaces and representations
Exploring the role of technology, AI, and digital platforms in shaping equitable narratives
Promoting human rights through media, including AU-CEVAWG and the Kigali Declaration
Subthemes:
Media, Policy, and Regulatory Frameworks
The Rights of Women and Girls in Media
Media, Technology, and Digital Rights Regulatory Frameworks
Expected Outcome:
Launch of the AWiM25 Policy Communiqué and establishment of the AWiM25 Working Group
Concrete policy recommendations and accountability roadmap
Stronger stakeholder collaboration
Empowered women and youth voices in media
Participants: 200–250
Media Professionals, Regulators, CSOs, Tech Experts, Academics and more
For Media Inquiry Contact:
1. Janet Faith | Information and Communication Directorate | African Union Commission | E-mail: OchiengJ@africanunion.org
2. Noel John Kenyi | Information and Communication Directorate | African Union Commission | E-mail kenyiN@africanunion.org
