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 safeguard the rights and dignity of the most vulnerable, including children. Media monitoring Africa (MMA) giv...
Involving children’s voices is essential. Involving children in competitions and learning about recycling is important in fostering their development as active citizens. Media Monitoring Africa (MMA) believes that it is imperative that we involve them in issues that affect them. It is unfortunate ...
Highlighting the remarkable achievements of children in the media holds significant importance. By showcasing their extraordinary talents, resilience, and positive contributions, we not only celebrate their accomplishments but also inspire and uplift others. Weekend Argus missed an opportunity[1] by...
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 Online (IOL) and Daily Sun. The articles titled, “Bangladeshi national who â...
Media monitoring Africa (MMA) is proud to award Daily News a GLAD [1]for including a child’s voice in one of their articles, “Children have a right to have their views heard on matters that affect them, so try and include them”[2]. Children, with their unique perspectives, deserve to be active...
News24 misses opportunity to hear from children Deaf communities hardly feature in media coverage, more so deaf children. Further, children who are deaf hardly feature as sources in media coverage of any issue that generally affects children. When a journalist reports an issue directly related ...
Child witness’s identity protected Media Monitoring Africa (MMA) awards DispatchLIVE a GLAD[1] for its article titled, “Girl, 9, tells court prison warder attacked wife with bush knife” (22/10/2022). The GLAD is awarded because the journalist sufficiently protects the identity of the child inv...
ALWAYS INCLUDE CHILDREN’S VOICES IN HEALTH ISSUES INVOLVING THEM Media Monitoring Africa (MMA) gives a Missed Opportunity[1] to Cape Argus for an article that fails to access children when reporting the issue of mental health treatment for children and adolescents in the Western Cape. The article ...
ALWAYS INCLUDE CHILDREN’S VOICES IN HEALTH ISSUES INVOLVING THEM Media Monitoring Africa (MMA) gives a Missed Opportunity[1] to Cape Argus for an article that fails to access children when reporting the issue of mental health treatment for children and adolescents in the Western Cape. The article ...