Children’s right to privacy is a fundamental principle that must always be safeguarded, particularly in media reporting, online spaces, and public discourse. Protecting their privacy helps prevent potential harm, including […]...
IOL protects a child victim Protecting the identity of children in the media isn’t just ethical—it’s essential for safeguarding their safety, dignity, and future. Media Monitoring Africa (MMA) awards a […]...
Too much information can harm. The media’s main responsibility is gathering and reporting the news to the public. In the same breath, the media carry the responsibility to protect and […]...
Too much information can harm. The media’s main responsibility is gathering and reporting the news to the public. In the same breath, the media carry the responsibility to protect […]...
For failing to protect the identity of a vulnerable child and accessing children for their views when not in the children’s best interests, Media Monitoring Africa (MMA) gives a MAD[1] to Independent […]...
IOL infringes on the rights of a convicted child When reporting on children implicated or involved in any other manner in criminal proceedings, it is imperative that careful consideration is given to each child’s right to privacy […]...
Silenced Voices: Media Fails to Get Children’s Perspectives In light of the recent taxi strike that had disrupted the city of Cape Town’s transportation system, it is imperative to shed […]...
IOL gets it spot-on in positive portrayal and voices of children. Media Monitoring Africa (MMA)’s “Still invisible and still not heard” is a 2021 analysis of how children were covered […]...
Independent Media fails to protect children in two articles Media Monitoring Africa (MMA) is this week compelled to give a MAD[1] to Independent Media Online (IOL) for two news articles that appeared on […]...