Health reporters learned how to cover gender violence at a recent workshop in Gambia. The SWEDD+ team ran the three-day training on sexual assault reporting laws. Experts taught journalists about The Women's Act 2010, which backs global treaties on female rights.
Imran Darboe explained that Article 4 makes sure women can feel safe anywhere. The law demands punishment for attacks against women at home or outside. Someone who breaks these rules might pay D50,000 or spend six months in jail. Women face most gender attacks, even though men can be victims too.
GRTS journalist Sally Jarjue talked about how news shapes people's opinions. She said reporters must protect survivors through careful writing. The media can help stop violence when they tell stories the right way. Female reporters need special training to handle these sensitive stories properly. Good reporting helps victims heal and find justice after trauma.
Imran Darboe explained that Article 4 makes sure women can feel safe anywhere. The law demands punishment for attacks against women at home or outside. Someone who breaks these rules might pay D50,000 or spend six months in jail. Women face most gender attacks, even though men can be victims too.
GRTS journalist Sally Jarjue talked about how news shapes people's opinions. She said reporters must protect survivors through careful writing. The media can help stop violence when they tell stories the right way. Female reporters need special training to handle these sensitive stories properly. Good reporting helps victims heal and find justice after trauma.
