Media reporting was singled out as one of the pressing issues stifling human right activism for minority groups in Malawi during the changing hearts and minds symposium. In response to the concern, ArtGlo organized a two-day long Media workshop on Minority rights at Boadzulu in Mangochi.
“Media shapes and influences public opinion, and as such journalists have a big role to play in helping people understand different social issues,” said Mr Kaufa, Executive Director of the Media Council of Malawi while addressing the participants on ethical reporting. He further added that presenting information wrongly can lead to stigma.
ArtGlo through its recent study highlighted the different kinds of discrimination and stigma that the LGBTQI community faces and the gaps that are there when it comes to reporting and use of terminologies by the local media.
The engagement brought together officials from the Media Council of Malawi, MISA Malawi, Bureau Chiefs, Editors, and Reporters from different media houses in the country.
