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Reporting on Gender-Based Violence in Humanitarian Settings: A Journalist's Handbook

UNFPA Arab States Regional Humanitarian Response Hub, 2nd ed. (2020), 35 pp.

Contains glossary pp. 34-35

Other editions: also published in Arabic; 1st ed. 2015

"By not adhering to rigid standards of professionalism, journalists can unwittingly become part of the problem, causing further trauma to survivors and allowing perpetrators to evade prosecution [...] This handbook was developed to help journalists report on gender-based violence (GBV) with greater ease and awareness. It provides essential information on the definition and root causes of GBV, in addition to a simple set of guidelines and best practices that facilitate the process and help journalists deliver stronger, more impactful stories on this essential topic." (Introduction)
Defining Gender-Based Violence, 9
Common Myths, 10
GBV in Humanitarian Settings — Arab States, 12
The Ethical Principles of Reporting on GBV, 14
Highlight: The Case for Ethical Journalism, 16
Generating Ideas, 18
Conducting Interviews, 20
Highlight: The Experts Weigh In, 22
Common Mistakes, 24
Terminology and its Importance, 24
GBV and the Law, 25
Use of Images, 26
Case Study: Child Marriage, 28
Gender-Based Violence Data, 30
Reporting Self-Test, 31
Approaching Organisations, 32