LETICIA GONZÁLEZ - DIRECTORA DE PREVENCIÓN MINNA

Workshop on Childhood and Adolescence Communication

Overview of the Workshop

• The Ministry of Childhood and Adolescence is conducting workshops aimed at journalists, influencers, and communicators to improve responsible reporting on issues affecting children and adolescents.

• The workshop in Coronel Oviedo is scheduled for September 18, emphasizing the need for a different approach when discussing childhood and adolescence within ethical journalism frameworks.

• Participants will learn to communicate responsibly, focusing on constructive perspectives rather than sensationalism or re-victimization of minors.

Practical Tools and Ethical Guidelines

• The workshop will provide analytical spaces and practical tools for daily use by communicators regarding childhood-related information.

• A guide on rights-based journalism will be presented, offering physical materials with ideal guidelines for ethical reporting practices.

Legal Framework and Responsibilities

• There exists a regulatory framework governing issues related to childhood that all communicators must adhere to; no one is exempt from these laws.

• Journalists are encouraged to update their approaches to avoid outdated methods that neglect important details in reporting about children.

Consequences of Negligent Reporting

• Journalism is a free profession without mandatory qualifications; however, this freedom comes with significant responsibility regarding the protection of children's rights.

• Communicators may face legal repercussions if they inadvertently violate children's rights due to ignorance or negligence while seeking higher engagement through sensationalism.

Influencers' Role in Child Protection

• Recent modifications in law (Article 1680 of the Code on Childhood and Adolescence) impose penalties for those who publish identifying information about vulnerable children across any platform.

• Violations can lead to criminal charges against journalists or media outlets if sensitive data about minors is improperly disclosed.

Importance of Responsible Communication

• While the workshop targets journalists specifically, it highlights that anyone can be held accountable under these laws if they disclose sensitive information about vulnerable children.

• It’s crucial for all individuals—journalists or not—to refrain from sharing identifiable details about minors in vulnerable situations unless legally permitted.

Conclusion: Advocating for Children's Rights

• News can still be reported responsibly by advocating for state intervention while ensuring that sensitive information is handled carefully.

• The goal remains clear: promote dialogue around childhood issues while avoiding sensationalism, thus fostering informed public discourse.