BRIEFING 5 - WHAT TO DO DURING MEDIA EXPOSURES?
It is of utmost importance to ensure that the privacy, physical and emotional wellbeing and dignity of the child are protected during any contacts with journalists and other media representatives. Also, it is important to strike the balance between responsibility to protect children from inappropriate questions that violate their privacy or disclose confidential information with the child’s rights to freedom of expression and freedom to receive information. Therefore, all media activities will be carefully planned, carried out and supported by members of the Child Protection Team.
• Check if the informed written consent of the child and their parents/guardians is received for any media interactions during the visit.
• The event organisers will timely inform you of any anticipated media events or interactions and how those will be carried out, so you can work with the Child Protection Team and prepare the child for media activities – may the child wish to take part.
• Always be present during the media activities and ask that a Child Protection Team member is there as well. It is their role to explain the rules of ethical and child sensitive media interactions before any kind of interview begins and to ask the child for their voluntary consent to participate. If the child is reluctant or uncomfortable to answer to any question, do not insist, rather politely ask the journalist to move on.
• A child should not be approached or photographed when they are alone and without informing the Child Protection Team members and you.
• Presence of too many people during the individual interviews could be intimidating. Discuss with the organisers to limit the number of people present during an interview and always check with the child if he/she feels comfortable with the presence of other people.
• Make sure the entire activity is well prepared and explained and child-friendly. Always ask for a copy of the interview to be shared and take contacts of the journalist/media team for any future reference.
PROTECTION FROM HARMFUL INFORMATION
Children also have the right to be protected from any inappropriate or harmful information that may be shocking or disturbing. Everyone participating in the event must ensure that no child is harmed as a result of information from presentations and discussions whether in spoken, written or visual form or any other kind of communication. Be on alert and ensure that no one:
• use shocking/offensive stories, case studies or images;
• share emotional personal testimony of abuse and exploitation;
• conduct role-play or drama depicting rape or other sexual or violent acts;
• demean other cultures, religions, etc. and
• use words, expressions, gestures or other social behaviours that are insulting, rude, vulgar or obscene.
BRIEFING 5 - WHAT TO DO DURING MEDIA EXPOSURES?
It is of utmost importance to ensure that the privacy, physical and emotional wellbeing and dignity of the child are protected during any contacts with journalists and other media representatives. Also, it is important to strike the balance between responsibility to protect children from inappropriate questions that violate their privacy or disclose confidential information with the child’s rights to freedom of expression and freedom to receive information. Therefore, all media activities will be carefully planned, carried out and supported by members of the Child Protection Team.
• Check if the informed written consent of the child and their parents/guardians is received for any media interactions during the visit.
• The event organisers will timely inform you of any anticipated media events or interactions and how those will be carried out, so you can work with the Child Protection Team and prepare the child for media activities – may the child wish to take part.
• Always be present during the media activities and ask that a Child Protection Team member is there as well. It is their role to explain the rules of ethical and child sensitive media interactions before any kind of interview begins and to ask the child for their voluntary consent to participate. If the child is reluctant or uncomfortable to answer to any question, do not insist, rather politely ask the journalist to move on.
• A child should not be approached or photographed when they are alone and without informing the Child Protection Team members and you.
• Presence of too many people during the individual interviews could be intimidating. Discuss with the organisers to limit the number of people present during an interview and always check with the child if he/she feels comfortable with the presence of other people.
• Make sure the entire activity is well prepared and explained and child-friendly. Always ask for a copy of the interview to be shared and take contacts of the journalist/media team for any future reference.
PROTECTION FROM HARMFUL INFORMATION
Children also have the right to be protected from any inappropriate or harmful information that may be shocking or disturbing. Everyone participating in the event must ensure that no child is harmed as a result of information from presentations and discussions whether in spoken, written or visual form or any other kind of communication. Be on alert and ensure that no one:
• use shocking/offensive stories, case studies or images;
• share emotional personal testimony of abuse and exploitation;
• conduct role-play or drama depicting rape or other sexual or violent acts;
• demean other cultures, religions, etc. and
• use words, expressions, gestures or other social behaviours that are insulting, rude, vulgar or obscene.
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