Women journalists trained on gender equality, safety reporting
Members of the Nigerian Association of Women Journalists have been trained on Gender Equity, Safety and Gender sensitive reporting.
The training was organised The Nigerian Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) in partnership with the Norwegian Union of Journalists (Norsk Journalistlag).
Declaring the 3 days training open at the NUJ press center, Adegbemile, the Senior Special Assistant on research and documentation to Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, Mrs Ewatomi Emiola-Owoeye noted that the power of women cannot be undermined in the society
She said that women journalists face different harassment everyday on their field of work, hence, the need for them to be trained.
She urged them not to be discouraged, irrespective of what they face in their line of duty. She encouraged them to see the training as an opportunity for them to learn more and be more sensitive in their reportage.
The National Chairperson of NAWOJ, Comrade Aisha Bura who was represented by the Vice chairperson, B Zone, NAWOJ, Comrade Adeola Adekunle noted that the aim of the training is to equip women journalists with the knowledge and skills necessary to advance gender equity and report on gender-sensitive issues effectively, as gender equity and safety are critical concerns within the media landscape.
She added that despite significant progress, women journalists continue to face various challenges, including gender-based violence, discrimination, and limited opportunities for advancement.
According to her, gender-sensitive reporting is essential for ensuring that women’s voices are heard and their experiences are accurately portrayed.
“It involves challenging gender stereotypes, avoiding harmful language, and promoting gender equality in media content. By adopting gender-sensitive reporting practices, we can contribute to a more inclusive and equitable society. We can challenge harmful stereotypes, promote gender equality, and empower women to participate fully in public life.
“By working together and implementing these strategies, we can create a more equitable and inclusive media landscape for women journalists.
“Let us commit to advancing gender equity and safety, ensuring that women’s voices are heard, and contributing to a more just and equitable society, she concluded”.
The State Chairperson of NAWOJ, Comrade Tola Gbadamosi appreciated the facilitators for their support and cooperation, promising them the the participants would make good use of the training to advance themselves.
She urged the participants to be attentive and take good advantage of the training for themselves.
Also speaking, the Special Assistant on photography to Governor Aiyedatiwa, Motunrayo Oyedele noted that the training for the women journalists is timely. She urged them to maximize their time, engage themselves, learn, re-learn and un-learn.
The highlight of the workshop included a presentation on what to do in case of an accident by an officer of the Red Cross Society, Mr. Taiwo Filani, who spoke on first aid and the application of the DRs ABC method (Danger, Response, Seek help, Airway, Breathing, and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation).
One of the trainers, Mrs Rafat Salami stated that The project is an initiative of the Norwegian Union of Journalists (Norsk Journalistlag) and the project is taking place across Africa, both French and English speaking countries.
She noted that the training is to have impact on journalistic practice, to make journalists and journalism safer, to raise more awareness on the importance of protecting the journalists and more importantly, for the Journalists to also understand that they have a lot of responsibility in safe guarding themselves with the right skills and knowledge.
The 3 day workshop which began yesterday Tuesday September 24th, 2024 would be completed on Thursday September 26, 3024
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