In commemoration of the International Women\u2019s Day #IWD2019, Journalists for Christ on Saturday, March 23, 2019 held a special fellowship on the theme #Balanceforbetter with a discussion on how to be Sister\u2019s keeper in the newsroom and on the beat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are some of the suggestions by participants at the fellowship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Don\u2019t discriminate against female journalists in recruitment of staff on the assumption that they cannot cope with the requirements of the job. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Look out for young female journalists to mentor on how to excel on the job, avoid being intimidated and harrased.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Share with them stories of successful female journalists who have made it to the top in the profession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pray for female journalists to be able to overcome any personal challenge that may hinder their ability to perform their assignments effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Advice them on how to handle \u2018feminine issues\u2019 and be in good state of mind, physically and psychologically for their work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Challenge and give female journalists the opportunity to prove their own mettle and give them equal opportunities in appointments and coverage of beats. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Celebrate female journalists when they excel <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Be intentional about addressing the gender imbalance in the media both in terms of reporting women and having more women in management positions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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