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