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United Nations Children’s Fund in collaboration with National Communication Network hosted a workshop on Thursday for media operatives at the Regency Suite in Georgetown.The event which was dubbed very informative was more than a workshop. It served as a development exercise for the participants.There was a poor turnout but those who did acknowledged that sessions like those are most needed in the journalism and reporting arena. The workshop was declared open by Ms. Leslyn Thompson UNICEF’s communication officer.Also in attendance were Martin Goolsarran, Programme Manager of NCN,Cheap Jerseys, and Dr. Rovin Deodat who served as the facilitator for the entire proceedings.Several major issues were highlighted. One group mentioned that women in the hinterland Regions are more at the disadvantage because of their remoteness from coastal Guyana.That group added that at instances abuse on women are not being reported. The situation is only brought to light when a key incident happen then will the public know.Effective communication and reliable availability of transportation to reach those areas were also two of the key issues in the event of natural disasters.Reporting on children and young people has its special challenges. In some instances the act of reporting on children places them or other children at risk of retribution or stigmatization. UNICEF has developed these principles to assist journalists as they report on issues affecting children. They are offered as guidelines that UNICEF believes will help the media cover children in an age-appropriate and sensitive manner.The guidelines are meant to support the best intentions of ethical reporters: serving the public interest without compromising the rights of children. |
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