Her Media Diary Episode 40: The Power of Assertiveness" with Hinda Mohamoud

Hinda Mohamoud is the Chief Editor of Bilan Media, Somalia's first all-women media team.

Hinda leads a team dedicated to covering social issues often overlooked by traditional media in Somalia, such as climate change, people living with albinism and HIV/AIDS, and period education for young girls.

Hinda's story begins in a conservative environment where women are often sidelined. Growing up, she was passionate about journalism, often listening to the radio and writing about her daily experiences. Hinda's determination led her to Mogadishu, where she eventually joined Bilan Media, an organization that has become a beacon of hope for women in Somali journalism.

Hinda shares the challenges faced by female journalists in Somalia, including societal norms that discourage women's leadership. Yet, she remains optimistic about the future, believing that the existence of Bilan Media shows the community that women can lead and succeed in journalism.

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List of Organisations/Resources to Support Women in Media

• Rise Women in Broadcast
• Journalist’s Toolbox:
• International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF)
• African Women in Media (AWiM)
• Public Media Women in Leadership
• International Journalists’ Network (IJNet)
• Women’s Media Center (WMC)
• Media Career Development Network
• The World Journalism Education Council (WJEC)
• AWiM Learning