GBV Coverage: J4PD Urges Journalists to Push for Ethical Reporting

Segun Awofadeji in Bauchi

Ahead of the global campaign for the 2025 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence,  a Non-Governmental Organisation, Journalists for Public Health and Development Initiative (J4PD), has stressed 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 Executive Director of J4PD, Elizabeth Kah, who was speaking yesterday during a live radio programme in Bauchi ahead of the global campaign urged journalists nationwide to follow GBV cases through to their logical conclusion to ensure justice is served.

While appealing for empathy in GBV reportage, emphasising compassion and ethical sensitivity when engaging survivors, she cautioned journalists to protect survivors’ identities, avoid intrusive questions and adhere strictly to ethical standards in GBV reporting.

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 by 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.