The international humanitarian aid organization World Vision Dominican Republic held this Tuesday the “Workshop of “Journalism for Children” with the fundamental objective of promoting the journalism of solutions and encourage the defense of the rights fundamentals of the childrengirls and adolescents.
The event of training It was developed in the facilities of the NGO. It was directed by Vladimir MedranoSenior Manager of Impact and Advocacy, Kirsi de los Santostechnical specialist in Protection, and Massiel Chupani, lawyer specialist in issues of childhoodThe event was also headed by Elicaury Bautista Bidó, Country Director of World Vision.
The workshop was held within the framework of the 5th Prize: Journalism for Children.
- This first workshop was designed to teach how to approach the media topics related to the childhood with sensitivity and respect, thus protecting the identity and privacy of minors, considering journalistic ethics, thus avoiding sensationalism and stigma.
Also, it was exposed on the impact of the journalism in the protection of the rights of the childhoodand how it influences, through strategies and the promotion of social awareness, indicates a press release.
“For children and adolescents, the main problem identified is violence in its different forms”World Vision Senior Manager
“We need a Dominican Republic where the children and girls tomorrow know that the sector of media social, civil society organizations, did not fail him and, on the contrary, we were his allies in his process of protection comprehensive and development,” said Bautista Bidó.
Exhibitors’ approaches
Vladimir MedranoSenior Manager of Impact and Advocacy, taught from the humanitarian and social perspective rightsWhy do you need the childhood a journalism of solutions? Pointing out the risks that affect the protectionsecurity and dignity of childrengirls and adolescents.
“For the childrengirls and adolescents, the main problem identified is violence in its different forms, while adults link this problem with the lack of follow-up by parents or guardians. Likewise, authorities and community members are significantly concerned about the microsystem or immediate family environment of young people. Another view also observed from the point of view of the childhood “They tend to justify and blame themselves, and admit that they deserve the mistreatment,” Medrano said.
Kirsi de los Santos He framed his presentation in the key information on the subject of protection of the childhood for journalistic coverage and dissemination.
“Journalistic coverage and dissemination on issues related to the childhood require special attention to ensure that the rights of minors are protected at all times. Also, provide guidance on the responsible handling of information on the subject of protection of the childhood“, recalled de los Santos.
He presented the fundamental principles of the childhood in it journalismsuch as the best interests of the child, the right to privacy, informed consent, avoiding sensationalism, and the implementation of international best practices, with balanced coverage, sensible use of images and videos, collaboration with experts and journalistic ethics.
The workshop was concluded by the lawyer Massiel Chupani, who proposed the legal framework in the Dominican Republic of coverage, dissemination and access to information, from the legal framework that supports it.
