United Nations Communication Group supports media to amplify SDGs engagement in Liberia

The training which happened on September 20th and 21st, focused on how journalists can act to rescue the 17 Sustainable Development Goals in Liberia.

Speaking at the training the Chair of the UNCG Mr. Amadou Alassane Cisse cautioned the journalists to maintain their independence and be a more reliable Voice while disseminating information to the public on the SDGs, thereby 'Leaving No One Behind".

According to the Chair of the UN Communication Group, the partnership with the media is a result of trust and commitment to what they do.

He also stressed the need for journalists to be more balanced in their reportorial duties.

"Keep your voice, keep your commitment, and realize we are not trying to have UN journalists, we are not also asking you to be the United Nations voice but continued to support the efforts to leave no one behind", Mr. Cisse added.

The UNCG also stressed the need for journalists in Liberia to get involved in reporting and engaging the public and decision makers on the 17 Goals.

They highlighted the importance of informing all Liberians about the linkages between the Sustainable Development Goals and national development. The UNCG journalists are crucial in that they have direct engagement and interaction with the larger society.

Reporter Carson Mehn, one of the beneficiaries, applauded the United Nations Communication Group for the training describing it as " very impactful".

"The training reminded us of our ethics as journalists and broadened our understanding of the SDGs, Disabilities Inclusive Communications,  Elections Reporting, Principles of Reporting on Children's Rights, Managing Social Media During Elections, among others" " he noted.

The training brought together journalists between the ages of 18 to 35 from various media entities across Montserrado County.