What We Do
The SRJA works to achieve its mission through a variety of activities, including:
- Advocacy: The SRJA advocates for laws and policies that protect freedom of the press and the rights of journalists. It also provides legal and financial assistance to journalists who are facing legal challenges or harassment.
- Training: The SRJA offers training and workshops on journalism skills and ethics. It also promotes high ethical standards in journalism.
- Professional development: The SRJA supports the professional development of journalists by providing them with the training, tools, and support they need to do their jobs effectively.
- Working conditions: The SRJA advocates for better pay and working conditions for journalists. It also promotes diversity and inclusion in the journalism profession.
- Public awareness: The SRJA promotes public awareness of the importance of journalism and freedom of the press.
Vision
The Somali Region Journalists Association (SRJA) envisions a Ethiopia where journalists are free to report without fear, and where the public has access to accurate and reliable information.
Mission
The SRJA is dedicated to promoting and protecting freedom of the press, the rights of journalists, workers’ rights, and social justice and human rights in Ethiopia.
Objectives:
To achieve its mission, the SRJA aims to:
- Advocate for laws and policies that protect freedom of the press and the rights of journalists.
- Provide legal and financial assistance to journalists who are facing legal challenges or harassment.
- Offer training and workshops on journalism skills and ethics.
- Promote high ethical standards in journalism.
- Support the professional development of journalists.
- Advocate for better pay and working conditions for journalists.
- Promote diversity and inclusion in the journalism profession.
- Promote public awareness of the importance of journalism, freedom of the press, freedom of assciation and workers’ rights.