Umbrella for Journalists in Kasese

THE ORGANIZATIONS OBJECTIVES INCLUDE:

To raise the status of journalism in the country by adopting codes of professional ethics and by associating with other organized groups working for similar objectives.

To defend and extend the freedom of the Press; that is to say, freedom in the collection of information, freedom of opinion and comment, and freedom in the dissemination of news and information.

To ensure representation of working journalists on all occasions and in all places where matters concerning the profession and the media are under discussions.

Collective bargaining for all, including freelancers and ensure law does not undermine the right to collective bargaining;

Organising and training media practitioners on Safety and Security.

Advocacy, mentorship and Online newspaper

Our Programmes:

1. Creative Skills & Rights in Journalism

2. Media Against Hate

1. Creative Skills & Rights in journalism

The media industry are undergoing drastic changes due to the emergence of new technologies in the way news are produced and consumed as well as the structural changes driven by the economic crisis. The emergence of online journalists, social media journalists, multi-media journalists, entrepreneurial journalists and many other forms of doing journalism has not only challenged the traditional belief of being a journalist, it has also led to demand for jobs, new skills, training and protection of their professional and social rights. Complementing this digital shift, individual careers in the audio, visual and live streaming social perspective; UJK want to initiate a project on its performances and impact affecting the development and the implications of those developments and skills. Under this program we want to help journalists,associations and media houses in western Uganda to embrace the new opportunities. We encourage innovation through skill-building activities.

2. Media Against Hate

Media Against Hate is an initiative aiming to counter hate speech and discrimination in the media, both on and offline, by promoting ethical standards, while maintaining respect for freedom of expression. Our work is underpinned by the belief that the rights to equality and freedom of expression are mutually reinforcing and essential to human dignity. The media and journalists play a crucial role in informing both policy and societal opinion regarding hate speech and stereotypes targeting diverse culture in Uganda and across borders.

UJK provides specialized training in developmental communication skills, policy, human rights, reproductive health, public speaking, lobbying and advocacy through partnership program. The capacity building program help journalists gain skills and experience in development that is gender sensitive and inclusive.

This program focuses more on investigative journalism using human rights based approach. Telling the untold story including documenting the state of human rights violation in general since the journalists are detached from the community.