This handbook, by Inter-Press Service, is a resource for journalists and others working with the media. The handbook provides information on the context and impact of gender based violence through 12 sections covering: various forms of violence; the intersections between gender-based violence and HIV and AIDS; child abuse; the role of men; criminal justice; and the cost of violence. Each section includes an overview of the issue with facts and statistics, an example of a promising approach in reporting the issue or considerations for writing on the topic; and questions for facilitators using the handbook for training. Available in English and French; 76 pages.
Author
Inter Press Service. 2009. Reporting Gender-based Violence: A Handbook for Journalists. IPS. Johannesburg.
Year
2009
Address
http://www.ips.org/mdg3/GBV_Africa_LOWRES.pdf
Languages
English, French
Region
Global, South Africa
Subject
General Violence against Women, Media
Category
Manuals/Handbooks/Guides