Says they should follow GBV cases to logical conclusions, avoid sensational reporting
By Suzan Edeh, Bauchi
Journalists have been urged to intensify reports on Gender Based Violence (GBV) ensuring that GBV cases are promptly followed through proper investigations in order to ensure that justice Is served to the victims.
The call was made at the wake of the 2025 Global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, a media-focused Civil Society Organization, Journalists for Public Health and Development Initiative (J4PD).
J4PD, through participation of its members in a Radio programme on Albarka FM, Bauchi, noted that beyond reporting arrests, Journalists must monitor court proceedings, trials and eventual convictions to help deter perpetrators and reinforce survivors’ confidence in the justice system.
The organisation also appealed for empathy in GBV reportage, emphasising compassion and ethical sensitivity when engaging survivors.
The Executive Director of J4PD, Elizabeth Kah, who featured in a live radio programme in Bauchi ahead of the global campaign, cautioned Journalists to protect survivors’ identities, avoid intrusive questions and adhere strictly to ethical standards in GBV reporting.
Elizabeth Kah commended the Bauchi State Judiciary, the Police, the State Action Committee on GBV, FIDA and various CSOs for their efforts in ensuring timely justice and providing support services for survivors.
She further encouraged all stakeholders to sustain their commitment beyond the annual 16-day campaign.
The live radio programme was Sponsored Actionaid Nigeria in partnership with IKRA Foundation, Bauchi State Ministry of Women Affairs and Child Development and other CSOs, being implemented under the Multi stakeholders Action on GBV Prevention (MAP) approach.
