Deadline: 9 April 2025

Are you a journalist passionate about driving social change and promoting gender equality? The Voluntary Media Council of Zimbabwe invites journalists from across the country to participate in a transformative Training on Gender-Responsive Reporting.

Why Gender-Responsive Reporting?

Media plays a crucial role in shaping perceptions and driving societal transformation. This training will equip journalists with the tools, knowledge, and skills to:

  • Integrate gender perspectives in their stories.
  • Challenge stereotypes and promote gender equality.
  • Amplify the voices of women, youth, and marginalized groups.
  • Effectively report on gender-based violence, discrimination, and inequality.

Who Should Apply?

The training is open to:

  • 35 years and below
  • A journalist working in Zimbabwe and able to commit to attending the whole program and meeting the training requirements.
  • Journalist with a proven experience and/or interest in gender issues
  • Journalist with very good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively

What to Expect?

The interactive training will cover:

  • Gender-sensitive language and framing.
  • Best practices for reporting on gender and development issues.
  • Ethical considerations when covering sensitive topics like gender-based violence
  • Strategies to ensure fair representation of all genders in media content.

Participants will also engage in practical exercises, case study analysis, and peer learning sessions to enhance their skills.

Deadline: Due date for submission of this application is COB Wednesday 9 April 2025 at 1400hrs. All applications should be submitted to: mediacomplaints@gmail.com and copied to director@vmcz.co.zw

Attachments: Please submit the completed application form.

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Email:
mediacomplaints@gmail.com
director@vmcz.co.zw

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