Handbook for Reporters on Women, Peace and Security: Practicing Gender-Responsive Reporting in Conflict Affected Countries in Africa

Abstract

The handbook aims to promote gender responsive reporting that accurately portrays women’s lives in conflict and post-conflict contexts—highlighting the whole range of their roles and strengths as well as the impact of conflict in their lives. This is done by providing background information, guidelines, quick facts and a variety of exercises that will keep the user engaged. It is envisaged that the media practitioners who use this handbook will be prompted to go through processes of self-reflection and identify spaces and platforms to retool their practice and approach to reporting. By seeking to strengthen the reporters’ skills in reporting, the handbook ultimately contribute to positive social change.