human rights journalism, an overview
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Bhanu Bhakta AcharyaMedia and Communication Officer,
National Human Rights Commission, Nepal
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Human rights
The respect, justice and wellbeing of a Human person is in the centre.
Human rights: the central component of society.
All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. (art. 1)
basic right or freedom to which all human beings are entitled… (art 2);
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Basic Principles
Do no harm All Rights for All All Rights are Equal Respect Dignity and Importance of
Person Shame Mobilization
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HRJ Concept Formation
Human rights sensitivityAll practices of journalism focus on this;
Human rights journalismMajor focus on HR issues and principles
Human rights reportingGeneral coverage of HR issues
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Objectives
To sensitize people on their rights and duties;
To build pressure on the State mechanism to fulfill their legal and moral obligations to people; (respect, protect, promote, fulfill)
To encourage people for collective bargaining;
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Participatio
n
Non-discri
mination
Acc
ou
nt
abil
ity
Empowerment
Linkages to
HR standards
HRBA in Journalism
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Major Issues in HRJ Women (domestic violence, equal
opportunities, discrimination) Children (wellbeing and opportunities) Person with Disabilities (respect, care
and opportunities) Senior Citizens (Respect and wellbeing) Marginalized groups (Tharus, Tamangs,
etc.) Minorities (Rautes, 3rd gender, etc.)
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Journalism as HR Drive
Voice of the voiceless Frontline defender of rights Watchdog of society Mirror of the society
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Impacts It will help increase HUMAN SECURITY. It strives to maintain GOOD
GOVERNANCE. It will promote DEMOCRATIC VALUES. It will enhance ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT.
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