Hadis Foundation, EU, and IDEA Equip Radio Journalists with Skills for SGBV Reporting

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By Hadiza Abdulrahman 

The Hadis Foundation, with support from the European Union in Nigeria and the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA), has equipped radio broadcast journalists with innovative practices and guidelines for reporting on sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV).

The training themed “Pathways to Inclusive Justice (P2iJ) Media Convening”, is part of preparations for the upcoming 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, organized under the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (ROLAC) programme, which seeks to leverage media influence to advocate for stronger action against SGBV.

The Chief Operating Officer of the Hadis Foundation, Rashida Mahmood, highlighted that the training was designed to prepare journalists for their critical role in society, equipping them with the skills needed to effectively report on SGBV during the 16 Days of Activism, starting on November 25.

Dr. Amina Salihu, Chair Board of Trustees of Hadis Foundation, stressed the importance of using accurate language when reporting on SGBV, noting that the way journalists convey these stories significantly shapes public opinion.

She urged the participants to approach such cases with empathy to preserve victims' dignity and privacy. 



ROLAC Project Manager, Oluwatoyosi Giwa added that the training would reinforce efforts to call on the government to enhance its response and prevention strategies for SGBV.

In addition, NAPTIP’s Director of Information and Communications Technology, Hakeem Lawal, shared insights into the agency’s initiatives, including the Sexual Offenders Register, which aims to enhance public safety by identifying convicted offenders.

According to Lawal, NAPTIP has processed 1,679 SGBV cases, leading to 338 convictions, with about 870 in court.

The representative of the Ministry of Women Affairs, Mrs Ebi Emezua, emphasized the ministry’s commitment to providing evidence-based data to tackle gender-based violence and ensure justice for SGBV survivors



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