Category: General tools for facilitation Gender-based violence
Subcategory: Training Manuals and materials
Abstract
This guide equips journalists and editors with practical strategies to report on GBV ethically and sensitively, ensuring dignity and justice for survivors. Key principles include prioritising survivor confidentiality and consent, avoiding sensationalism, and using language that is non-stigmatising and accurate.
It emphasises the importance of context, urging reporters to explore root causes, systemic inequalities, and cultural factors contributing to GBV.
The guide advocates balanced reporting by including survivor voices, expert insights, and data, while challenging harmful stereotypes. Journalists are encouraged to refrain from victim-blaming narratives and to focus on holding perpetrators accountable.
Practical tips include building trust with survivors, respecting their trauma, and consulting gender experts to enhance understanding.
The guide highlights the media's role in shaping public discourse, urging reporters to contribute to societal awareness, advocate for prevention, and promote systemic change through responsible, informed journalism.