Ha Nam journalist with children

"Social responsibility, civic duty and conscience of the writer" - that motto has never faded in the journey of journalism of Ha Nam journalists, especially when the subjects being reflected are children - the future owners of the country. In the 100-year revolutionary journalism flow, Ha Nam journalists have been and will continue to persistently demonstrate their responsibility to children through practical actions through each word, each image, each documentary film.

Write for children, write for children

Journalist Phan Quang - one of the great figures of revolutionary journalism once commented: "Our State's policy is to soon form a journalism for children, by children and partly by children themselves". That is not only a theoretical statement, but also a humane strategic orientation, demonstrating the heart and scope of the press in the cause of caring for, protecting and developing children. In Ha Nam , a land with a tradition of studiousness, many generations of students overcoming difficulties to rise up, the press plays an increasingly important role as a bridge between policy and practice, between authorities and people, between stories about children and the necessary attention of society.

Ha Nam journalists always accompany children in learning activities and school health care.

Ha Nam Newspaper with pages specializing in life, health,education , and society has continuously maintained a stream of news and articles aimed at children. In particular, during the Month of Action for Children (June), peak communication campaigns were deployed, articles promoting drowning prevention skills, reports reflecting the current situation of the lack of safe playgrounds, updated news about free swimming classes, discussions on school sex education... were carried out in depth and extensively. All of this shows that Ha Nam journalists not only inform but also share, act, sympathize, and orient the public and society. Some outstanding topics in recent years have left a clear impression on readers, such as: "Warning about violent online games - when children become invisible victims", "Building a safe home for children: good ideas, difficult actions", or "Revived hearts" about the journey of connecting to provide free heart surgery for poor children in the province...

One of the series of articles that has received special attention for many years is the reflection of the drowning situation in children. The tragic incidents that have occurred in ponds, lakes, rivers in Ly Nhan, Binh Luc, Thanh Liem, Phu Ly city... do not stop at the painful numbers, but become a reminder of the responsibility of adults, including the press. The articles analyze in depth the causes, recognize prevention efforts at the grassroots level, introduce the "inflatable swimming pool" model for rural students... have contributed to transforming awareness into action in the community. In the field of health , Ha Nam Newspaper has published articles with the theme "For a healthy heart", accompanying social organizations, businesses, and the health sector to mobilize resources for congenital heart surgery for poor children; Articles about the fate of children with “missing hearts” such as: Nguyen Ha Linh in Liem Phong commune (Thanh Liem district), Ngo Thanh Duy in Xuan Khe commune (Ly Nhan district)... These articles not only reflect the harsh reality of the unfortunate lives, but also contribute to connecting organizations and kind-hearted individuals to cases in need of help. Thanks to the positive spread of the article, many children have the opportunity to receive surgery and save their lives in time.

Where there are children, there is a need for the voice of the press.

Journalists in Ha Nam have demonstrated their professional skills in "soft but difficult" topics: school psychological disorders, mental violence in the family, abuse in the online environment, sex education for primary school children... Reporters such as Do Hong, Hai Yen, Thu Thuy... have proven that writing about children is not choosing a light topic but choosing a more challenging path, writing so that adults change and children are protected. Reporters have quietly entered the lives of Ha Nam children, telling stories in a simple, humane tone but powerful enough to awaken society. They do not embellish reality, do not tell stories to make people cry, but always aim for solutions, spreading support and trust.

Through coordination with departments, branches, associations, and organizations, communication campaigns on building a safe living environment, protecting children from abuse, mobilizing students to return to school, and children to protect the environment... carried out by Ha Nam press have created positive effects. Besides reflecting the dark side, journalists also light up the light with beautiful stories about poor students overcoming difficulties, useful initiatives researched and implemented by students, young volunteers contributing to the community... That is how the press carries out its educational mission with kindness.

In the constant flow of innovation in modern journalism, writing about children - a seemingly familiar and gentle topic - poses strict and challenging requirements for journalists. For journalists in Ha Nam today, that responsibility lies not only in sensitivity to the changes in children's lives but also in professional capacity and a pure heart and professional ethics. First of all, writing about children requires putting the educational function of journalism first as an immutable principle. Each work must not only reflect reality but also be a message of goodness, spreading knowledge, fostering compassion and awareness of protecting children in the community. Journalists must put the interests of children first, avoid stereotypes, sensational information, and exploiting personal pain as a tool to attract readers.

At the same time, to write correctly and accurately, journalists need to have a deep understanding of policies and specialized knowledge related to children's rights, education, health, child psychology, etc.; need to equip themselves with skills to approach children in a civilized, scientific manner, in compliance with ethics and the law. When writing about issues such as school violence, abuse, drugs, accidents and injuries, etc., it is even more important to be careful and honest so as not to cause secondary harm to the characters or their families. Finally, journalists writing about children need to keep a kind heart, a sober conscience and a high sense of social responsibility, because today's words will contribute to shaping the personality of tomorrow's citizens.

Jiangnan

Source: https://baohanam.com.vn/xa-hoi/nguoi-lam-bao-ha-nam-voi-tre-em-166650.html