NUJ and Women's Centre Partner to Enhance Gender-Sensitive Journalism in Nigeria
The Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development and the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council have announced a partnership to strengthen gender-sensitive journalism in Nigeria.
In Brief
- •The Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development and the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council have announced a partnership to strengthen gender-sensitive journalism in Nigeria.
- •The partnership aims to provide journalists with training and resources to report on women's issues with greater accuracy, sensitivity, and depth.
- •The Centre's Director-General, Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi, proposed periodic training sessions, media roundtables, and knowledge-sharing engagements to equip journalists with the necessary skills.
- •The partnership seeks to make women's development a consistent part of national discourse, not just limited to occasions like International Women's Day.
- •NUJ FCT Council Chairperson Grace Ike emphasized the need to amplify women's voices and showcase their contributions to national development.
Why It Matters
This partnership between the NUJ and the Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development is crucial for enhancing the representation of women's issues in Nigerian media. By equipping journalists with the necessary skills and resources, the partnership aims to shape public understanding of women's development, advocate for policies, and amplify the experiences of women and girls. This initiative is essential for promoting gender equality, empowering women, and ensuring that their contributions are recognized and celebrated in the national narrative.
Key Details
- Partnership Focus
- Strengthening gender-sensitive journalism
- Proposed Activities
- Training sessions, media roundtables, knowledge-sharing engagements
- Director-General
- Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi
- NUJ FCT Council Chairperson
- Grace Ike
- Partnership Theme
- Women in Journalism: Centring Women's Stories, Voices and Contributions for National Development
Context & Background
The Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development is a Nigerian institution focused on women's empowerment and development. The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) is a professional association of journalists in Nigeria.
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