WHO WE ARE
MEDIA WOMEN NETWORK – is a Somali independent non-profit, non-governmental organization, based in Mogadishu, with correspondents around the country. MWN promotes press freedom and defends the rights of Somali female journalists.
We are in Mogadishu and the network operates across all of Somalia.
Somalia as a country has been under civil war for more than 25 years, and this has made the country to be unstable hence the population has been subjected to inter-clan wars, assassinations, and divisions which has made women and children the most affected in respect to their security, healthcare, representation, education, sexual violation, and gender inequality.
Media Women Network which was founded in the year 2017 stepped up its concerns to address these problems and find a solution to tackle and offer its capacity as a Women’s network through journalism to create awareness to women across the country.
We operate as a Non-Governmental Organisation and have a total of 13 women who work in the rural and urban areas of Somalia and outside its borders and are independently run by a volunteer board specializing in Journalism.
VISION AND MISSION
MISSION
Our mission is to train, empower, and advocate for the rights of female journaliststs in Somalia. We ststrive to provide comprehensive support, fostster inclusive, and promote gender equality within the media induststry. Through collaborations and partnerships, we aim to create a platform for women journaliststs to excel, lead, and shape a democratic society.
VISION
We envision a future where journaliststs perform their duties to highestst ststandard of journalism, a future where Somali female journaliststs thrive, their voices are amplifified, and gender equality in Media landscape is championed.
OUR ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE
The Media Women Network upholds a commitment to fostering cooperation and collaboration as integral components for achieving a lasting impact within the Somali media landscape. Such collaboration is underpinned by a clear organizational structure and a well-defined allocation of roles and responsibilities. The highest governing body of Media Women Network is the Board of Directors (BoD). The BoD is responsible for the strategic steering of the organization. The specific tasks of the BoD are set out in the bylaws of the organization.
The board of Directors and the staff members of the organization elects the Chief Executive Officer of the organization.The CEO assumes the crucial role of overseeing day-to-day operations and endorsing standard operating procedures, encompassing financial and administrative aspects of the organization. Simultaneously, the Board of Directors exercises oversight over annual planning and financial matters. This comprehensive approach ensures transparency, accountability, and the creation of effective interventions over time.
OUR CORE VALUES
Equality
We are committed to promoting equality and ensuring equal opportunities for women journalists in all aspects of the media industry.
Empowerment
We believe in empowering journalists through training, capacity building, mentor-ship, and leadership development, enabling them to excel and have a positive impact.
Advocacy
We are dedicated to advocating for the rights of female journalists, championing fair representation, and challenging gender-based discrimination in the media
Professionalism
We uphold the highest standards of profession-alism, ethics, and integrity in our work, ensur-
ing that women journalists are recognized for their skills, expertise, and contributions.
Collaboration
We value collaboration and partnerships with media organizations, women's rights groups, and stakeholders to maximize our impact and collectively address gender disparities in the
media industry.
Diversity and Inclusion
We embrace diversity and strive for inclusive, creating an environment where different voices, perspectives, and experiences are valued and respected within our organization.
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