Children's Rights and the Media: A Resource for Journalists

The aim of this booklet is to provide media professionals with a practical resource for reporting on children and children's rights. It encourages the media to re-examine the way in which children's issues are covered and raise the priority accorded to children in print and broadcast media. It is a source of information and statistics and provides contact details of individuals and organisations working for children's rights to make it easier for media professionals to source expert opinion.

Topics Include:

• The Role of the Media
• Children's Rights and Responsibilities in South Africa
• Structures to Promote and Protect Children's Rights
• Children's Rights and the Media
• Status of South African Children
• South African Child Rights Media Code
• Resources for Reporting on Children's Rights