Changing the narrative: Media actors in Cameroon commit to ethical reporting and Child safeguarding

© JDC In Cameroon, deep-seated traditional beliefs and cultural paradigms have historically legitimized violence against children, often framing physical abuse as a necessary tool for education and discipline. According to sociologist Moustaphe Moncher Nsangou, children are frequently perceived as the "property" and "social juniors" of their parents or elders, leaving them with a diminished sense of individual rights. Furthermore, severe societal issues like sexual violence remain tightly wra...

By Louisa KINYUY