Supported by ATMIS, journalists, civil society in Hirshabelle train on Human Rights News reporting
A three-day training on Human Rights and the role of government has concluded in Jowhar, Hirshabelle State, to help the media and representatives of civil society understand news reporting on Human Rights.
Jointly organized by the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), and the Hirshabelle State Ministry of Information, the training was conducted on the backdrop of renewed offensives to liberate more areas under the control of Al- Shabaab who have complete disregard for Human Rights.
Sixty trainees participated and topics included what constitutes what Human Rights violations, protection of Human Rights, the need to protect the identities of minors in media news reports and how government can contribute to protecting people’s fundamental rights.
At the closing ceremony on Thursday, the Hirshabelle State Deputy Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Abdi Shakur Abdullahi Ahmed, urged participants to put the knowledge and skills acquired to good use.
The Director General of the Hirshabelle Ministry of Information, Yasin Ahmed Mohamud, thanked ATMIS for the continued support.
“Our goal is to improve and develop media standards both the state and independent media in Jowhar.
A participant, Ikram Haji Hussein, said the training had offered her a broader perspective on Human Rights issues.