Representatives and leaders of member unions of the West African Journalists Association (WAJA) have called for renewed commitment to the safety and labor rights of journalists in the sub-region. The call was made during a two-day conference in Cotonou, Benin, from 22 -23 July, 2014 in collaboration with the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and supported by Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES).
The Conference, which brought together about 20 participants, under the theme: "Improving Conditions of Service to Boost Quality Journalism," highlighted the disparaging wages and the negative impact that it has on the output of journalists.
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