media rights

Pacific journalists strengthen understanding on human rights reporting

Government communication officers and journalists from 13 Pacific countries participated at the Human Rights and Media Forum.

Supported by the Australian Government and European Union, the Forum reaffirmed the vital role of media in highlighting human rights issues and the importance of news reporting with a human rights-based approach. 

 The Forum stressed the importance of building strong relationships between government communication personnel and journalists in sharing and disseminating information.