THE Media Association of the Solomon Islands (MASI) together with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has hosted a two-day training on combatting human trafficking, particularly in the fishing industry.
Held on June 5 th -6 th , 2024 at the Heritage Park Hotel, journalists from Honiara, Western and Malaita came together to discuss the matter that is usually underreported in the media and goes under authorities’ radar.
Nathalie Hanley, IOM Programme Manager told Tavuli News that Journalists were selected for the training because of the immense power they have in relaying information to the audience.
“So you have the capacity to share information with different range of people so that they can be informed of issues that they normally won’t come across in their everyday life,” Hanley said.
Given fishing is a vital industry in the Solomon Islands, Hanley pointed out that it would be of great interest to people in the fishing industry to be aware of their rights and the working conditions they are entitled to.
“This will help them to report violation of their labour rights if they have not been upheld,” she said.
“It could be happening in the country’s water, the pacific and the globe so as media, you are in the position to have greater influence on your audiences.”
The training involves expert presentations, group activities, and Q&A sessions.
Participants were also awarded certificates in recognition of their Participations throughout the training.
