Blog posts by year and monthMarch 2016
Posts (11)
One year on from the Nigerian elections: “no violence, just vote”
Nigeria’s largely peaceful elections in 2015 stood in stark contrast to the post-election violence of 2011. What was the role of media in this change? Osebi Adams finds out.
Crowd-pleasing radio
The Jember team pulled in the crowds when they set out to meet listeners face to face in Ethiopia’s Amhara region
“Please, ask my husband”
Women in Bangladesh tend to see political debate as "men’s business" but the female viewers of BBC Sanglap are an exception.
Making Waves in Cambodia: YoKi
For International Women’s Day (8 March 2016), YoKi – a writer and director for TV series Love 9 – describes how the women who inspire her work are “everyday superheroes”.
Making Waves in Kenya: Stellah
For International Women’s Day, Stellah – a presenter for a community radio station in Nairobi – explains how she’s using radio as a platform to inspire young women to succeed.
Making Waves in Nepal: Bidhya
Bidhya Chapagain is the presenter of Sajha Sawal (Common Questions) – BBC Media Action’s TV and radio discussion programme in Nepal.
Making Waves in Sierra Leone: Bisi
For International Women’s Day, presenter and producer of Leh Wi Know shares how she’s using radio to help empower women to understand their rights in Sierra Leone.
Making Waves in Tanzania: Meena
For International Women's Day 2016, Meena - a presenter for the youth radio show Niambie, which means "Talk to Me" - tells us about standing side by side with inspirational women.
Making Waves in Somalia: Yasmin
Yasmin is one of the few female drama writers in Somali society. She shares how drama is helping raise awareness of issues affecting Somali women, such as early marriage, migration, education and work.
Making Waves in Libya
For International Women’s Day 2016, Libya Gumma a trainee editor blogs about her experience working on a project that provides a trustworthy platform for debate in Libya.
