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#NoSafetyNoStory

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#Journalismisnotacrime

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Ukweli Africa stands with Ivan Mbadi and all journalists assaulted for doing their job. Press freedom is not a crime.

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#NoSafetyNoStory

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Sexual harassment in newsrooms is often hidden behind “jokes,” unwanted touches, pet names and advances.

Knowing the line, and respecting it, matters. A newsroom must be a safe space where no journalist has to tolerate unwanted behaviour to do their job.

#NoSafetyNoStory #UkweliAfrica

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What happens when the people reporting the news become the story?
It’s time to talk about what goes on beyond the byline.
Join our upcoming X Space as we confront the reality of sexual harassment in newsrooms.
https://t.co/IopQOzj3MF

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Sexual harassment is that big beast in Newsrooms. Join @UkweliAfrica this evening to unpack ways forward to tackle this beast. Make it a date.

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What happens when the people reporting the news become the story?
It’s time to talk about what goes on beyond the byline.
Join our upcoming X Space as we confront the reality of sexual harassment in newsrooms.
https://t.co/IopQOzj3MF

[UkweliAfrica @UkweliAfrica]

If your safety is threatened, step back. if your mental health is deteriorating, do something about it.

Journalists must remember that protecting yourself is not weakness. Take time to reflect. on your work and the environment you work in. Your well-being matters, and no story is wort losing yourself.

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Journalists don’t always leave the trauma they witness in the field behind.

From reporters to editors and even studio interviewers, repeated exposure to harrowing stories can take a toll on mental health. Yet deadlines often leave little room to pause, process or talk.

We need newsrooms where journalists can safely vent, support one another and access help when they need it.

No story is worth suffering in silence.

[UkweliAfrica @UkweliAfrica]

The Silence must break.
Join veteran journalist @lindakibombo on a powerful new episode of #TheNewsroom as she unpacks the heavy realities of sexual harassment behind the headlines and what true safety for journalists demands.

Tune in for the premiere today at 3:00 PM on Ukweli Africa's YouTube Channel.

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For many journalists, 5pm doesn't mean the workday is over, it can mean the real work is just beginning.

Long shifts, late nights and constant deadlines can take a serious toll on journalists' mental health, leading to exhaustion, burnout and eventually, walking away from a career they once loved.

Journalists need rest too.

Catch this full conversation on the #UkweliAfrica Youtube channel.

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What is the agenda when setting up a media house?

Beyond making money, media owners must ask: Can we pay our journalists fairly? Can we care for their basic well-being? Can we motivate and support them?

Journalism thrives when those doing the work feel valued, supported and part of something bigger.

Media houses must unite to build a stronger journalism profession. — @lindakibombo

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Journalist safety starts with you.

As @WilliamsKato3 reminded me when i joined the newsroom; "Make a decision, standby it. But above all, no story is worth your life." - @lindakibombo recalls her time in the newsroom.

The story can wait. Your life cannot.

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Freelance journalism comes with unique safety challenges, but being a freelancer shouldn't mean putting your life at risk.

"Is this story worth your life?" Before heading into the field, plan for your safety. Save for safety jacket, helmet and durable equipment.

No story is worth your life.

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The newsroom is no stranger to the silent beast of sexual harassment. In a powerful 24-year journey across radio and TV, veteran journalist @lindakibombo lays bare the raw trials and hard-won triumphs of surviving and leading in Uganda's media.

Watch her story on the #UkweliAfrica YouTube Channel.

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Modern audiences aren’t just scrolling, they’re filtering. That’s why the fight for credible, fearless journalism matters more than ever. When the noise is high, truth must be clear, and the journalists telling it must be protected.

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#ThrowbackThursday
Safety first, sisters in journalism. Investigative reporting demands sharp vigilance. Always anchor your safety in active communication: stay connected with your newsroom and establish a solid backup system before you step into the field.
Stay woke. Stay vigilant. Stay safe.

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Some kinds of pain never leave. What kind of rehabilitation can truly take away lifetime trauma?

True healing involves navigating lifelong scars, rather than simply returning to a pre-trauma state.
@safeplacesug @MFAUganda @NamakumbiJ @HopeChannelUg

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#Journalismisnotacrime

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"A friendly football match cannot erase the trauma of violence."

Journalist @NamakumbiJ says accountability, not symbolic gestures, is what journalists need after attacks by security personnel.

Until security agencies intentionally respect press freedom and protect journalists, safety trainings alone will never be enough.

This episode of the Newsroom is on the Ukweli Africa Youtube channel.
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Trauma among journalists doesn't stay in the field, it follows them home. Many battle deep trust issues, crippling insomnia, and constant anxiety long after the assignment ends.
Mental health care is not a luxury for reporters. it is a survival necessity.

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Empowering young journalists in Gulu & Arua. Our latest presentation unpacks the brutal realities & challenges of reporting on conflict & migration in Uganda. Media houses must move beyond surface-level narratives to focus on safety & systemic truth.
@KasUganda
@WilliamsKato3
@RSsekandi

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"85% of the crimes committed against journalists go uninvestigated and unpunished, an unacceptable level of impunity." — UN Secretary-General António Guterres.
The numbers don't lie.

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Five years later, the question remains: what triggered the brutal security crackdown on journalists on that fateful day? Will we ever get answers? For many, the trauma is triggered daily. Journalist @NamakumbiJ narrates her ongoing battle with trauma and fear after being attacked by security forces in 2021.

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