Humanitarian Media Center (HMC) launches a training program for women journalists in Marib on covering gender-related issues.
Humanitarian Media Center (HMC) launched a training program titled “Responsive Media Coverage to Gender-Based Violence Issues” in Marib Governorate on Tuesday. The program is part of the “Her Voice is Power” project, which aims to contribute to reducing gender-based violence in displacement camps by empowering local female journalists to build their capacities and highlight the voices of affected women and girls.
The three-day training session brings together 18 female journalists- graduates and students of media colleges in Marib. The training covers specialized topics on sensitive reporting, ethics in addressing violence-related issues, production of human-interest stories, and planning digital advocacy campaigns. Led by media researcher and gender specialist Mohammed Farhan, the program seeks to enhance the participants’ skills in responsible and equitable media coverage.
In his opening remarks, Humanitarian Media Center Director, Mr. Khaled Al-Hatimy, welcomed the participants, emphasizing that this program is part of HMC’s ongoing efforts to promote responsible and community-sensitive media. He stated: “We believe that media is a tool for change and awareness-raising; words can harm just as they can heal, and images can perpetuate injustice just as they can uphold justice. This is why this training is so important—we strive to enable women journalists to acquire the knowledge and skills that make their coverage more humane, fair, and just.”
He added that addressing gender-based violence in a responsible manner is both an ethical and humanitarian duty, particularly in light of the difficult circumstances Yemen has witnessed in recent years, which have disproportionately affected women and girls. He concluded by expressing his hope that this course will provide a space for dialogue, joint reflection, experiences exchange, and contribute to building a generation of women journalists capable of using words as a force for peace, justice, and equality. He extended his thanks to all participants and the implementing team for their efforts.
During the inauguration, Dr. Thikra Al-Hamlani, Assistant Coordinator of the Gender-Based Violence Sub-Cluster, praised this training course, which forms part of civil society organizations efforts to curb gender-based violence amid the severe conditions that have disrupted the social fabric and left profound humanitarian impacts, particularly on women and girls. She pointed out that such programs help cultivate a generation of female journalists capable of producing impactful media content that advocates for women’s rights.
The participants, for their part, voiced their appreciation for this training opportunity, which enables them to develop their journalistic skills in the field of humanitarian media. They highlighted the importance of such programs in raising awareness of women’s rights and amplifying their voices through various media outlets.
