Training workshop on safety of journalists during election in Somalia held
The two-day training aimed at equipping participants with knowledge on safety challenges faced during the course of their duties. UNESCO | Updated: 07-04-2021 10:04 IST | Created: 07-04-2021 10:04 IST
In highlighting the legal and institutional framework for elections in Somalia, the training also placed emphasis on the need for journalists to abide by ethical standards. Image Credit: Twitter (@arjrwanda)
A training workshop on the safety of journalists during the election period was organized from 28 to 29 March 2021 by the National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) with the support of UNESCO through the Multi-Donor programme on freedom of expression and safety of journalists (MDP), and in close collaboration with the Somali National Commission for UNESCO.
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The AU Mission in Somalia in conjunction with the Federal Electoral Implementation Team (FEIT) on Saturday held a meeting with representatives of Civil Society Organizations (CSO) to explore ways of deepening the role of CSOs in ensuring peaceful elections, and in countering hate speech and incitement to violence during the upcoming elections.
Organized by FEIT and the political unit of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), the meeting deliberated on ways of fostering democracy, ensuring equal representation of women, youth and persons with disabilities; promotion of human rights and democratic governance, as well as promotion of media freedom and free speech ahead of the elections.