The Training Module for Media and Journalists "Protection of Children in Masmedia" has been completed.
The training module “Protecting Children in the Mass Media” for journalists and media professionals has been developed with
the support of the project “Social Justice for Roma, Ashkali and Egyptians”. The project is implemented by Terre des Hommes
Lausanne in Kosovo in partnership with the organization Voice of Roma, Ashkali and Egyptians (VoRAE) and Swiss Church Aid
(HEKS/EPER) and is funded by the Swiss Cooperation Office.
This training module is the result of successful cooperation with the Association of Kosovo Journalists (AGK), whom we thank for
their cooperation and willingness to make the module on child protection in the mass media part of their curriculum and training
plan.
The training module on child protection in the media has been developed by expert Besian Beha, who in addition to compiling the
module will also hold training sessions with journalists.
The specific aim of this module and the training in general is to help journalists and media professionals understand the
importance of reporting on ethics and professional standards for children, and to be aware of the impact that media
reporting has on the lives and well-being of children. To teach journalists and media professionals best practices for
protecting the privacy and preserving the anonymity of children, especially when reporting on more sensitive cases
such as those of abuse or violence. Another goal is to help journalists understand the consequences of irresponsible,
unprofessional and unethical reporting, and to help them develop a careful and responsible approach to reporting.
Help journalists take a balanced approach to representing children, avoiding stereotypes and stigmatization.
