Gender-based violence and femicide, as well as sexual reproduction and health rights, continue to grip the attention of the nation as they impact the lives of individuals and communities in Namibia.

For this reason, the One Economy Foundation held a summit for media practitioners to sensitise and create awareness about ethical reporting relating to this matter.

The summit aimed to provide media professionals with the knowledge, skills, and ethical framework necessary to effectively report on and raise awareness about critical issues related to GBV-F and SRHR.

It further served as a knowledge-sharing platform and featured expert discussions, workshops, and presentations.

Dr. Tlaleng Mofokeng, the UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Health, who was the guest at the event, urges journalists to become human rights defenders and practice solution-based journalism.

Reporters in attendance had this to say about the importance of GBV-F and SHRH, which they encounter in their regular reporting.

The summit concluded with an award ceremony in four categories: radio, print, TV, and digital media.