Journalists must be more responsible on sensitive issues

Journalists in the region have been urged to adopt a more responsible approach to sensitive issues in their multi-cultural societies, in order to contribute to peace, democracy and good governance.

The Commonwealth Press Union seminar on “Social Responsibility and New Sense” was organised to ensure that media workers have the appropriate knowledge and understanding to report with sensitivity and responsibility on issues that cut across cultural, ethnic or religious divides.

“The course as I see it is about good reporting. As society becomes more diverse and ethnically mixed, there is an increased demand for reporting that is accurate and fair about every group