WPFD 2024

'If we remain silent out of fear, we will all end up sinking.' -Sheyla Urdaneta

Today, on this World Press Freedom Day, we pay homage to the courageous journalists who risk being arrested, imprisoned, and even killed for telling the truth.

Join us and our partner, the Wole Soyinka Centre, for this engaging conversation on gender issues in the media.

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Join us and our partner, the Wole Soyinka Centre for this event!

Learning in limbo: How Gawu (A community in the FCT) Children cling to education amid infrastructure decay.

Story produced under the #CMEDIA project. Supported by the Wole Soyinka Centre and MacArthur Foundation
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While the rest of us wine dine!
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Aborted dreams: Safer-Media Initiative's report highlights what is casting a shadow on education and leaving a surge in the number of out-of-school children in Benue State.
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Produced under the #CMEDIAproject @macfound Wole Soyinka Centre

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Produced under the #Cmedia project, supported by the Wole Soyinka Centre and funded by MacArthur Foundation

In this report, Safer-Media Initiative reveals a stark disconnect between official statements and the harsh reality faced by the internally displaced persons (IDPs) still seeking refuge in Nasarawa State IDP camps.
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Wole Soyinka Centre MacArthur Foundation

'The cry for attention from these marginalized communities echoes the broader challenges faced by indigenous communities in the FCT, emphasizing the urgent need for action and accountability,' SMI reports.

Read more.
Wole Soyinka Centre MacArthur Foundation

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Neglected and forgotten: How two FCT communities are grappling with a harsh reality - they lack healthcare facility and other amenities.

Safer-Media Initiative reports how this neglect is taking a toll on the lives of residents.

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How FCDA flouts FOI Act, hides project details and failed to provide the reason for delaying a project that commenced thirteen years ago and was to be completed within one year.

#cmedia Wole Soyinka Centre
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Named after Prof. Wole Soyinka, Wole Soyinka Centre award echoes Soyinka's commitment to the fight for freedom of expression.
Join us in recognising journalists who fearlessly uncover truths & defending the frontier of investigative reporting.
Apply👉 bit.ly/3LLsZ8G
#WSAIR

Established in October 2005, the #WSAIR was designed to reward investigative journalism in Nigeria.

Today, we continue to promote a culture of rigorous reporting that champions transparency, accountability, and human rights.
Visit👉 bit.ly/3LLsZ8G to submit your entry.

According to @NellyAting, the emerging photography scene in Africa and the evolving literacy and understanding of images among the people has improved. For her, many have gone beyond just interpreting pictures they see at their face value.

#AccessToInfoDay

2017 DAME Best Editorial Cartoonist of the year, Mustapha Bulama of Daily Trust will address how cartoonists, cameramen & photojournalists can use visual techniques to tell stories and drive change.
Click👉bit.ly/WSCIJVRSummit to join WSCIJ's Visual Realities Media Summit.

Join Us! The Visual Realities Media Summit is coming your way on September 28th. We'll be exploring online spaces and access to information. 🌐 #VRMediaSummit

A thread!

Meet the 12 #ReportWomen ! Female Reporters' Leadership Programme ( #FRLP ) 2023 cohorts as the count down to their induction ceremony on Monday, 4 Sept. continues.
Asumata Martha Agas- @nannews_ng
Maryam Abdullahi- TheCable
Ijeoma Okereke-Adagba- Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development
Olufisoye Adenitan- Radio Nigeria

Primary healthcare centres, PHCs are meant to to be the first point of call for health service delivery. What's the state of PHCs in Kwali and Abaji area councils of the FCT? This report reveals.
#cmedia Wole Soyinka Centre
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