Foundation Alumnus Attends Global Media Forum in Germany
ARE ratings more important than the quality of news or media programs presented to the public? This was a question posed before an audience of some 2,000 journalists, bloggers, media educators, cultural workers and artists from all over the world gathered in the historic city of Bonn, Germany one breezy afternoon of June for the 2012 Global Media Forum organized by Deutsche Welle.
PHOTO BLOG -South Sudan: one year on
One year after South Sudan declared independence from Sudan civilians are still bearing the brunt of conflicts which continue to uproot people and generate huge humanitarian needs
South Sudan: An uncertain future
On year on, South Sudanese are still caught in the line of fire
The Murder of Farida Afridi - Not Safe, After All
On Friday 6th July, we learnt that Farida Afridi, co-founder of SAWERA, Safeworld Field Partner in Pakistan, had been brutally murdered. According to news sources, Farida was shot by militants while on her way to work. At the end of May, I asked a contact in Pakistan to phone Sawera and check on their safety. He was reassured that they were absolutely fine and safe. What I didn't know, was that at around the time we published their latest news, Farida had started to receive threats relating to her work, telling a journalist from the Pakistan Times, 'I could even be killed in Peshwar'.
Pakistani Womens Rights Activist Fareeda Kokikhel Afridi Shot Dead in Peshawar
Safeworld staff are heartbroken to receive news of the murder of Farida Afridi. Farida, together with her sister, Noorzia Afridi, co-founded SAWERA. At a young age, the sisters chose to devote their lives to promoting women's empowerment and peace in the tribal regions of Pakistan. Our hearts go out to Noorzia and their parents, family and friends. We hope they get at least some comfort in knowing that Farida has already helped many, in her short life.
The unromantic truth about Eve-teasing
Suicides due to "Eve-teasing", a euphemism for sexual harassment, show family planning is about more than just providing contraceptives
A green economy should be approached with care
Sugar-cane production for biofuels is putting many communities at risk of losing their access to drinking water
Young Feminists In The Caribbean "Catch A Fyah"
Tonya Haynes spoke with AWID about a recent "Catch a Fyah" convening she organized of young feminists from different countries, religious backgrounds and ethnicities in the Caribbean.