In a powerful reminder of journalism’s moral responsibility, UNICEF has urged media professionals to uphold the highest standards of ethics while reporting on children. The organization emphasized that how a story is told can shape not just public perception, but also a child’s future.

Children are not headlines  they are lives in need of care, dignity, and protection. UNICEF called on journalists to prioritize sensitivity, accuracy, and privacy, especially in stories involving trauma, abuse, or conflict.

When words become shields instead of weapons, journalism transforms from mere storytelling into a force for change. Because protecting children begins with protecting how their stories are told  with compassion, responsibility, and truth.