JFC, WACC partner to advance rights and welfare of IDPs in Nigeria
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With the support of the World Association for Christian Communication (WACC) and the Bread for the
World (German Protestant Agency for Diaconia Development), we (Journalists for Christ Nigeria) announce the launch of a new project aimed at bringing to limelight for institutional attention the rights and welfare issues faced by Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Nigeria.The project, Advancing the Rights
and Welfare of IDPs through the Media, which will help to consolidate our work
in alleviating the pitiable living conditions of IDPs, will run from September
1, 2021 to August 31, 2022.
It will provide information on
the trend in reportage of IDPs and training for journalists and writers on
enhanced reporting of IDP issues.
A small team of journalists
across the country will be commissioned to write special investigative reports
on IDP issues, engender stakeholders engagement and conduct series of
media-driven advocacy to advance the welfare of IDPs.
Overall, the one-year project is
expected to drive positive reportage of IDPs in the media and attract policy
change to improve the welfare and rights of IDPs.
The new project will build up two
earlier projects; Monitoring Media Reportage and Portrayal of IDPs in Africa
and Managing Internal Displacements in Nigeria supported by WACC and Otto Per
Mille (Weldesian Church), Italy.
As a media based organization, we
(JFC) are among others, committed to advocating for the communication rights of
all citizens, including many who are voiceless.
Across the country, the
population of IDPs is growing and there is need for more media focus on their
plight.
Lekan Otufodunrin
President, JFC Nigeria
For further information, please
contact:
Dayo Emmanuel
Project Officer
Telephone
+234 803 337 4017
Email
Dayomanuel2@gmail.com
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