The United Nations Children’s Fund has appealed to journalists to adhere to ethical best practices when reporting issues involving children, particularly survivors of abuse and violence.
The appeal was made on Monday during a Northeast and North Central Regional Workshop on Ethical Reporting of Children going on in Gombe state.
Delivering a Keynote on behalf of the UNICEF Country Representative, a communications consultant, Sussan Akila, emphasised that responsible reporting is essential in protecting children and supporting their development, especially those affected by crises.
Akila noted that “journalists often operate in difficult environments where access to information may be limited, particularly during conflicts or attacks. Despite these challenges, media practitioners must ensure that the information released does not further harm victims.