Journalist and media houses in the country have been advised to show greater sensitivity to women and victims of gender violence and inequality gaps in their management styles and reportage.
The call was made by the United Nations (UN) Women Representative to Nigeria and Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) Beatrice Eyong, at the event which took place on Thursday, September 1, at the Radisson Hotel in Ikeja, Lagos State.
Eyong, while addressing the senior media executives, advised that media leadership must reflect parity in the distribution of tasks and rewards between female journalists and their male counterparts.
The event was held in partnership with ST. IVES Communication (Women Radio), addressed crucial issues around Gender Responsive Reporting in Nigeria.
Also speaking at the event, Toun Okewale-Sonaiya, the Executive Director, Women Radio, averred that women and girls are marginalized and experience several forms of discrimination such as land ownership, inheritance, education, employment, political leadership, to mention a few, and equally endure sexual and gender-based violence.
