Dataphyte Foundation, a social impact media organisation, says six broadcast journalists have been inducted into its 2024 gender mainstreaming fellowship.
In a statement on Thursday, Femi Amele, programmes director of the foundation, said the fellowship will run for 12 weeks.
Amelie said the fellows were selected from a group of 42 applicants representing 34 media organisations in Nigeria’s south-east and south-south regions.
“The 12-week fellowship programme aims to empower journalists to harness data effectively in mainstreaming gender in broadcast coverage of socio-economic and development themes,” the statement reads.
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“The programme will run from July to September 2024 and includes comprehensive training to produce data-driven, development-focused broadcast content.
“This approach aims to curb gender-limited reporting and gender stereotyping in news reports and amplify female voices and representation in media coverage.”
While addressing the fellows during their induction meeting, Rosemary Olufemi, Dataphyte’s global director, said, “gender issues are fundamental to building a sustainable future”.
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“We need to amplify the gender voice, which is currently just a whisper, and bring gender conversations to the front burner,” Olufemi said.
“Through this fellowship, we aim to empower broadcast journalists to shape public discourse, influence positive change, and tell the stories of women that need to be told.”
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