The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ Lagos State Chapter and the Wikimedia Nigeria Foundation have expressed dedication to ensure women’s narratives are accurately represented in the media landscape.
Chairperson, NAWOJ, Lagos State Chapter, Adeola Ekine made this known during a symposium to commemorate the 2024 International Women’s Day which is celebrated on March eight every year.
Ekine who was represented by the Vice Chairperson, Bunmi Yekini noted that from editing Wikipedia articles to creating and sharing content that highlights women’s achievements, there are countless ways in which both organisations can collaborate to inspire inclusion and promote diversity in the digital sphere.
She urged stakeholders to recommit themselves to the advancement of gender equality and the empowerment of women, work together to inspire inclusion in all aspects of society, from the media industry to the online world.
On his part, President of the Wikimedia Nigeria Foundation, Olusola Olaniyan explained that the partnership with NAWOJ is borne out of the need to train and amplify the voices of women in all sectors, spaces and most importantly in the media.
Olaniyan, who said the intended training will be supported by the Swedish Embassy, noted that working with professional bodies such as NAWOJ will ensure that only credible information are made available to Nigerians.
‘Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress’ is the theme for the 2024 International Women’s Day, with an emphasis on tackling women’s economic disempowerment.
