OPPORTUNITY: JOURNALISM COHORT ON GENDER AND SPORTS
DATE OF ISSUE: 22nd APRIL, 2024 1.0 INTRODUCTION: Tanzania Media Women’s Association (TAMWA) was established in 1987. TAMWA ZNZ became fully self-governing and operational in both Isles of Unguja and Pemba in 2004. TAMWA’s mission is…
529 works are being submitted for data journalism excellence awards…
A total of 529 works of journalists from various media outlets have been submitted for consideration in the competition for data journalism excellence awards for women’s leadership reporting. Among these works are radio and television…
OPPORTUNITY: JOURNALISM COHORT ON GENDER AND SPORTS
DATE OF ISSUE: 22nd APRIL, 2024 1.0 INTRODUCTION: Tanzania Media Women’s Association (TAMWA) was established in 1987. TAMWA ZNZ became fully self-governing and operational in both Isles of Unguja and Pemba…
Champion Data Journalism Award 2024
Winners in various categories received their accolades during the award ceremony for outstanding journalists in data journalism on women and leadership, held on March 9th at the SHAA Hall in Zanzibar.
Tanzania Media Women’s Association - Zanzibar
TAMWA ZNZ is an abbreviation of a national level Non-Governmental Organization which stands for Tanzania Media Women’s Association established in 1987. TAMWA -Zanzibar became fully self - governing and operational in both Isles of Unguja and Pemba since 2004
The association in Zanzibar is constituted by more than 40 professional journalists accredited to various institutions largely media based. TAMWA Zanzibar has two offices in Unguja and Pemba led by its Director and it has full autonomy on implementation of activities and fundraising as speculated in the TAMWA constitution and the related documents
The organization is inclined to follow its Strategic Plan for 20I6 – 2020. TAMWA Zanzibar implements its program and activities focused on four strategic areas inclined with the mission and vision. The strategic areas involving addressing GBV and persistence gender inequalities; women’s social, political and economic empowerment; combating violence against children and especially the girl child; and institutional strengthening and networking
POLICY BRIEF
Follow-Up in Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Story Development.
Introduction
The development of comprehensive and impactful gender-based violence (GBV) stories requires not only initial coverage but also a commitment to ongoing follow-up. This policy brief addresses the identified lack of follow-up components in GBV stories, as revealed by the findings. It underscores the importance of consistent coverage and proposes strategies to ensure ...
Current Landscape
The GBV audit report made by TAMWA, ZNZ, 2023 indicates that almost all stories were rated as average in terms of including a follow-up component. This implies a limited commitment to ongoing coverage and updates of GBV stories. Neglecting follow-up hinders the potential for longterm impact, accountability, and the complete narrative on the issue ...
Conclusion
Follow-up is an integral aspect of effective GBV storytelling. Ensuring consistent coverage and updates not only maintains the impact of the story but also holds relevant actors accountable over time amd intensify debate around the matter. Media organizations should emphasize the inclusion of follow-up components, encouraging journalists to plan for ongoing coverage ...
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