Somalia's first women-run radio and television outlet has opened in the capital, Mogadishu The unit is funded by United Nations Development Programme and hosted inside Dalsan Media group's office in Mogadishu. The launch of Bilan Media in Mogadishu marks another leap in the effort by women to secure their place in Somalia's patriarchal public arena. Bilan means bright and clear in the Somali language, and the founders say they will stay true to its meaning by shedding light on some of the most consequential issues relating to and affecting women. Practitioners in the industry say the launch of a female-only media house is a bold step in a country where Islamist militant groups do not hesitate to harm or even kill journalists. Bilan Media is scheduled to go on the air April 25th.