WHAT GUIDE SAYS

■ Avoid stigmatisation of children and change the names and visual identity of children who are part of a sensitive story, such as one that involves abuse.

■ Obtain permission from a parent or guardian before interviewing a child, and confirm information obtained from a child with other children or an adult.

■ Ensure that a guardian is present when speaking with a child. When using children for content creation or in reporting, avoid staging the material.

■ When developing content for children, ensure that the information is not unfairly biased or incomplete. And if you discuss a challenge, present its solutions.