Responsible representation and reporting of violence against women and violence against children

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This guidance was developed by UNFPA, UNICEF and UN Women in the Asia-Pacific and South Asia region as an output of a joint working group to enhance and prioritise messaging and communications on violence against women and violence against children amid and in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.

These guidelines promote responsible and effective representation and reporting of violence against women and violence against children for public advocacy purposes, such as media coverage and awareness raising campaigns. While the causes, risk factors, prevalence, patterns and consequences of violence against women and violence against children may differ, many of the considerations for ethically, safely and effectively communicating these issues are crosscutting.

These guidelines are intended for media practitioners, United Nations country offices and other development and civil society organisations communicating about violence against women and violence against children.

Use the drop-down menu on the right to download the Full Guidelines and the Summary Guidelines for Media Professionals.