NEWA, in partnership with UNICEF and IPPF, held a two-day training for media professionals
NEWA, in partnership with UNICEF and IPPF, held a two-day training for media professionals BISHOFTU, July 30, 2025 — In a collaborative initiative to promote ethical and gender-sensitive reporting of GBV incidents, NEWA—working in partnership with UNICEF and IPPF—concluded a two-day training workshop for 31 media professionals, including 10 men and 21 women, in Bishoftu. The training focused on Gender-Based Violence (GBV), Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), Child Marriage (CM), advocacy techniques, and sensitive reporting practices. Participants engaged in in-depth sessions exploring the causes, status, and impacts of GBV and harmful traditional practices, while strengthening their ethical reporting capacities. One of the key outcomes was the formation of a dedicated media taskforce composed of representatives from television, radio, and digital media, alongside members of NEWA and the Ethiopian Media Authority (EMA). The task force aims to champion gender equality by using media as a tool for awareness, prevention, and response. “This marks a critical step in empowering Ethiopian media to report responsibly on gender issues and advance public dialogue for lasting change,” organizers said.