Uyo, Akwa Ibom State – Members of Team Bayelsa are participating in a two-day Amnesty International Media Training in Uyo with the theme “Human Rights-Centered Journalism.”
The training, which began at 9 a.m. at the Rosemohr Golden Hotel, Uyo, focuses on equipping journalists with the knowledge and skills to promote accountability, ethical reporting, and the protection of human rights.
Sessions on the opening day included Press Freedom and the Law: Navigating Legal Risks in Journalism by Dr. Abdul Mahmud, Journalism with a Gender Lens: Protecting Life, Shaping Narrative by Dr. Anne Agi, Journalism Theory and Practice: A Human Rights Perspective by John Omilabu, and Reporting Under Threat alongside Applying Media Ethics in Daily Practice by Dr. Kabiru Danladi.
Amnesty International, a global human rights movement present in more than 150 countries, emphasized its mission of using the media as a watchdog to hold leaders accountable and fight human rights abuses. The organization also highlighted tools such as research, advocacy, human rights education, and strategic media collaboration.
The training underscored the need for journalists to adopt a human rights perspective in their reportage to curb violations and promote justice in society.
