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Summary
Naija Feminists Media has launched its 2025 Editorial Fellowship for journalists across Africa to produce investigative stories on femicide during the #16DaysofActivism, with applications open until October 7, 2025.
Naija Feminists Media is pleased to call for applications for its inaugural media fellowship to commemorate #16DaysofActivism. This fellowship is for innovative journalists and media professionals who are passionate about making systemic social change in Africa. Journalists will be mentored on producing stories relating to femicide to facilitate legislative accountability and systemic change. Stories produced during the fellowship will be published daily during the 16 Days of Activism. The application deadline is Oct. 7, 2025.
About Naija Feminists Media
Naija Feminist Media is a women-led media platform committed to advancing gender equality. The organisation works at the intersection of media, technology, and advocacy to challenge harmful social norms and foster inclusive journalism and democracy in Africa.
About Fellowship
Femicide is men intentionally killing women and girls they know. In commemoration of the 2025 #16DaysofActivism, the fellowship will equip journalists with the tools, knowledge, and mentorship necessary to produce compelling journalistic work that challenges dominant false narratives about femicide and facilitates systemic change.
Each fellow in the programme will produce a story exploring femicide, including lived realities, contributing factors, and solutions. Stories will educate the public on femicide, demand legislative accountability, and facilitate impactful change. Fellows’ reports will be published daily during the 16 Days of Activism. The fellowship will commence on October 27, 2025, and end on December 12, 2025. A total of 16 selected journalists across Africa will be equipped in investigative reporting and ethical gender storytelling.
Fellowship Objectives:
- To provide training on gender-inclusive journalism, focusing on investigative reporting, narrative writing, and ethical storytelling
- To cultivate a cohort of journalists who can effectively apply a gender lens to a wide range of social, political, and economic issues
- Empower fellows to produce high-quality journalistic content that contributes to public discourse and drives social change
- To foster a supportive and collaborative learning environment where fellows can develop their skills and build professional networks
- To end femicide in Africa through 16 Days of Activism
- To sensitise the public and facilitate legislation of femicide in Africa through 16 Days of Activism
- To ultimately end femicide in Africa
Benefits to Fellows
- Mentorship: Fellow will have the opportunity to learn from experienced media professionals and gender advocates who will provide guidance and support throughout the programme on gender-inclusive investigative reporting
- Story Development and Production: Fellows will work on developing and producing their own journalistic stories, with opportunities for publication on Naija Feminists Media’s website and platforms
- Networking Opportunities: Fellows will have the opportunity to network with other journalists, activists, and media professionals in the industry
- Global Impact: Fellows will have the opportunity to meaningfully participate in a global campaign in relation to 16 Days of Activism
- Certificate: Fellows will be given a participation certificate at the end of the programme
Eligibility:
- Journalists with a demonstrated commitment to gender storytelling
- Strong writing and communication skills
- A passion for social justice and a desire to challenge dominant narratives
How to Apply:
Interested media professionals should apply through this link.
Note: Applicants are required to pitch a story idea on femicide that they would like to work on (200 words).
Application Deadline: Oct. 7, 2025.
Selected applicants will be contacted on or before Oct. 17, 2025. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
