Tagged with: Governance and rights
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Handing the microphone to Afghan women
Shazia Haya
Presenter, Open Jirga, 主播大秀 Media Action Afghanistan
Four Afghan women were killed in as many days in March 2021 鈥� targeted for being women working in television and in medicine. As Afghanistan鈥檚 peace process is marked by increasing violence, our Open Jirga and WhatMatters2U presenter Shazia Haya reflects on two remarkable programmes, featuring r...
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Police reform: how media is addressing security reform in Nigeria
Damian Ihekoronye
Project Manager, 主播大秀 Media Acton Nigeria
Amid the End SARS protests and political unrest sweeping many states in Nigeria, Project Manager Damian Ihekoronye describes how 主播大秀 Media Action Nigeria鈥檚 creative team are working to facilitate dialogue and accountability between Nigerians and their police force.
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Broadcasting from the basement: supporting Afghan audiences during COVID-19
Shoaib Sharifi
Country Director, 主播大秀 Media Action Afghanistan
In a health crisis like COVID-19, people need accurate and trusted information more than ever. In Afghanistan, find out how our flagship national TV discussion programme, Open Jirga, has adapted to life under lockdown and is supporting audiences across the country to cope with the pandemic.
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To the polls: Radio changes the story for people with disabilities in Nigeria
Michael Ashofor
Producer, 主播大秀 Media Action Nigeria
On World Radio Day, discover how we鈥檙e using radio in Nigeria to help people with disabilities get their voices heard in the country鈥檚 general elections.
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鈥淐onvince your people鈥� an eye opening debate show in Somalia
Mohammed A. Gaas
Deputy Country Director, Somalia
The only TV debate show of its kind in the country, Qanci Dadkaaga translates as 鈥淐onvince Your People鈥� and it holds true to its name. Find out how the programme helps connect ordinary people with their leaders and gives them a voice on the issues that affect their lives.
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This is Our Voice: helping women press for progress in Sierra Leone
Ed Kargbo
Head of Production, Sierra Leone
Radio programme Dis Na Wi Voice (This is Our Voice) is reaching marginalized groups, helping them tackle and overcome the issues they're facing - whether it's how to reach their political aspirations, or tackling the barriers to their fight for equality.
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The story of Story Story: 13 years of drama making a difference in Nigeria
Deji Arosho
Head of Production and Training, 主播大秀 Media Action Nigeria
After more than 13 years, over 500 episodes and even a visit from The Queen Story Story: Voices from the Market is taking a break. As the last episode was broadcast on Sunday Deji Arosho looks back at the history of the popular radio drama and its impact on listeners.
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主播大秀 safe home: helping people in Nepal 鈥榖uild back better鈥�
Pratibha Tuladhar
Senior Producer/Stakeholder Liaison, 主播大秀 Media Action, Nepal
On International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction we explore how Sajha Sawal 鈥� our TV current affairs show in Nepal 鈥� is helping communities displaced by the 2015 earthquakes get the support they need to rebuild safer homes in safer locations.
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Flying solo after training with 主播大秀 Question Time
Ali Sharif and Rob Hopkin
Ali Sharif wanted to be an airline pilot but after joining 主播大秀 Media Action in North Africa - and with help from 主播大秀 Question Time director Rob Hopkin - he is now the director of Hiwar Mushtarak, a TV debate show increasing people鈥檚 knowledge of current affairs and holding those in power to account.
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Express yourself: asking fresh questions with Facebook Live in Nepal
Pratibha Tuladhar
Senior Producer/Stakeholder Liaison, 主播大秀 Media Action, Nepal
Social media is providing a platform for young voices in a new programme called Taja Sawal (Fresh Questions) in Nepal. The studio painted with murals by volunteers illustrates the vibrant and youthful approach to the new show. Pratibha Tuladhar speaks with the two new young presenters to get...
