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JOURNALISTS AND CONTENT CREATORS TRAINING ON CONFLICT REPORTING KICKS OFF IN JUBA

Journalists and Content Creators Trained on Conflict and Gender-Sensitive Reporting

By Kelly Abale, Juba – South Sudan

A training for journalists and digital content creators on conflict and gender-sensitive reporting aimed at promoting ethical journalism and responsible storytelling in South Sudan kicked off in Juba on Thursday.

The two-day training, organized by Journalists for Human Right Network and, brought together over 30 media practitioners from various outlets across the country. The workshop focused on equipping participants with practical skills to cover sensitive issues such as conflict, gender-based violence, and peacebuilding without reinforcing stereotypes or inflaming tensions.

Speaking during the opening session, Mayuen Bol Bak the undersecretary in the ministry of Information emphasized the crucial role of the media in shaping public perception during times of conflict.

“Journalists have the power to influence peace or escalate division. This training is about using that power responsibly, ensuring that every story contributes to understanding, not hatred,” said Mayuen Bol said.

Participants were taken through sessions on ethical standards in reporting, the importance of including women’s voices in media narratives, and approaches to conflict-sensitive journalism. Trainers also highlighted the need for journalists to verify facts, protect survivors of gender-based violence, and avoid language that fuels stigma or discrimination.

The training is part of ongoing efforts by JHR to strengthen local media’s capacity to contribute to peacebuilding and gender equality in South Sudan. Organizers called on media institutions to adopt editorial policies that promote balanced reporting and protect vulnerable groups.

As South Sudan continues to navigate complex social and political challenges, empowering journalists to report ethically and sensitively remains essential to fostering national unity and social cohesion.