Episode one takes us to Indonesia to meet Evi Mariani, the founder of a public interest platform Project Multatuli, which found itself in direct conflict with authority when it took up the case of a woman who accused an influential civil servant of sexually abusing her children. "It truly unsettles those in power when women find their voice," she shares. Multatuli has had to cope with police harassment and cyber-attacks but has also learned the power of social mediawhen stories go viral, and the strength of solidarity between journalists and civil society groups. Rebecca Vincent, who is the director of campaigns at reporters without borders shares her analysis of the story after.
The first episode featuring Indonesian platform Project Multatuli is available here.
Episode two explores a Tanzanian radio station run by Jacqueline Lawrence, Highlands FM. Striving to reflect the concerns of rural audiences without antagonizing the authorities who possess the power to shut them down has proven to be a delicate balancing act. One some may find controversial. And we discuss Jacqueline’s story with Alphonse Shiundu, a Kenyan journalist who works with Africa Check in Tanzania and across the east African region.
In episode three, Argaw Ashine, co-creator of the Ethiopian media platform, Wazema Radio – founded in exile, shares the story of his return to Ethiopia during a time of opening, only to have the door again closed. Rashweat Mukundu, who works for International Media Support as an advisor on African media, discusses Wazema’s story with the hosts.
The third episode, shares a story of the Ethiopian media platform, Wazema Radio – founded in exile, and is available here.
