TV / PROJECTS: Child-friendly journalism gives young people a voice in Iraq

Child-friendly journalism gives young people a voice in Iraq

By Claire Hajaj and Ban Dhayi

AMMAN, Jordan, 29 June 2007 – Mohammad's TV show, 'Sabah El Kheir Mosul' (Good Morning Mosul), is different than most Iraqi news programmes. To balance the grim daily reports of bombings and violence, Mohammad, 28, is trying a new focus – the lives of children.

"I used to dream of being a children's cartoonist," said Mohammad. "But the war has made this job very hard. So for now I am satisfied just giving space to children on my show, because children need all our help."

Mohammad's work is devoted to issues that touch children deeply, such as their experiences at school, their treatment at home and the changes that conflict has brought to their lives. He also hosts a radio programme giving young artists, writers and others the chance to share their skills and hopes – despite Iraq's embattled environment.

FULL ARTICLE AT http://www.unicef.org/infobycountry/iraq_40161.html

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Chris Schuepp
Young People's Media Network - Coordinator

 

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