A leading non-governmental organization that specializes in social and behavior change communication, ARDA Development Communication Incorporated (ARDA), has organized a capacity-building training for media professionals in Cross River State.
The training which was attended by 50 journalists drawn from the electronic, print and online media, took place on Thursday at the Freeman Hotel, Calabar, the state capital.
The Advance: Women Political Participation in Nigeria (AWPP) Project, aims to empower media professionals from both mainstream and online media platforms with the technical knowledge and skills necessary to amplify women’s representation in political leadership.
The Project, funded by the Government of Canada through UN Women Nigeria and implemented in partnership with Gender and Development Action, seeks to foster inclusivity and equality by advancing women’s participation in politics across the country.
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As a media partner on this initiative, ARDA is leveraging this training to create a ripple effect of gender-sensitive reporting, encouraging the media to play a pivotal role in changing societal perceptions and breaking barriers for women in political leadership.
The program underscores the importance of collaborative efforts in driving social change and promoting gender equity within Nigeria’s political landscape.
