Somalia’s all-women media team breaking the stereotypes

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March 23, 2023

A UN 2022 report showed that Somali women journalists face high rates of sexism and harassment not only in society but in the workplace.

In a bid to combat these challenges, Bilan was formed.

Bilan is Somalia’s first and only all-female media unit.

Reporter: Esther Akello Ogola

Filmed by Mohamud Abdisamad

Edited by Jeff Sauke

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