A total of 529 works of journalists from various media outlets have been submitted for consideration in the competition for data journalism excellence awards for women’s leadership reporting.

Among these works are radio and television programs, newspaper articles, and content from social media platforms, all produced and broadcasted by their respective organizations from 1st of January to December 31, 2023.

These works show how journalists have elevated the awareness of reporting on women’s leadership, encouraging women and young girls to be more self-confident and hopeful about obtaining various leadership positions. Additionally, they also serve to educate the community on the significance of women in leadership roles.

The aim of these awards is to encourage journalists to use their pens and media platforms to educate the public about the importance of women’s issues in leadership, thereby promoting increased women participation in various decision-making positions.

This marks the third occasion for these awards to take place in Zanzibar, and they are expected to be held in early March 2024.

The data journalism excellence awards for women’s leadership reporting is jointly organized by the Tanzania Media Women’s Association, Zanzibar (TAMWA-ZNZ), Zanzibar Female Lawyers Association (ZAFELA), the Association for Environment, Gender Equality, and Advocacy in Pemba (PEGAO), in collaboration with the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Tanzania.

Dr. Mzuri Issa, 

Director,

TAMWA ZNZ .