Safety, Dignity and Freedom : A Narrative Study on the Experiences of LGBTI+ People within Mainstream Media in Botswana, Malawi, Zimbabwe, South Africa and Namibia

L. Mokgoroane, L. Ngcobozi, G. Wanneburg, J.C. Pereira

This study consisted of a two-part methodology. The first being a baseline study, conducted via desktop that researched media sensitivity to LGBTI+ concerns. The second part of the research consisted of a series of focus groups hosted in each country and attended by media practitioners. This study has been done in the hope of making a significat difference in creating journalism language for reporting and creating collective empathy on bringing important stories back to the people. The purpose is to encourage journalists to be more sensitive in their telling and reporting of LGBTI+ stories.