GPU, WoJAG Train Media Leaders on Preventing Sexual Exploitation and Abuse in The Gambia.
By Raymond Enoch
In a major push to tackle gender-based misconduct in media workplaces, the Gambia Press Union (GPU), in partnership with the Women Journalists Association of The Gambia (WoJAG), on Saturday conducted a high-level training session for 12 key media executives on Preventing Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA).
Held under the banner of the UNESCO Participatory Programme 2024–2025, the daylong event brought together media owners, editors, and managers from newspapers, radio, television, and online platforms across the country. The initiative is aimed at equipping leaders with the tools and strategies needed to protect female media professionals from sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse.
The training, secured through the National Commission for UNESCO (NATCOM), emphasizes institutional accountability, urging media leaders to develop internal mechanisms to prevent and address sexual misconduct in their respective organizations.
“This is not just a training. It’s a call to action,” said GPU Secretary General, amplifying the urgent need for safe and equitable working environments for women in the media. Representatives from WoJAG echoed the sentiment, highlighting the risks many female journalists face in their careers and the critical role of leadership in shifting workplace culture.
The initiative is part of a broader movement within The Gambia’s media landscape to address systemic issues affecting women and to foster a safer, more inclusive industry.
