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The representatives and leaders of members of the union of the West African Journalists Association (WAJA) have also called for an improved service condition for journalists and a renewed commitment to the safety and labor rights of journalists in the
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WAJA works to ensure that there is a standard in journalism practice and they ensure journalists follow and maintain the standard. They encourage journalists to stick to the rules of engagement in journalism practice which are
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WAJA has reminded  political leaders in the sub-region of their obligations to provide safety for journalists during the discharge of their duties under various regional and international instruments.
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WAJA was created for the defense of Journalists and their practices among the 16 member state that form the union. They defend and promote
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WAJA brings together journalists' associations/unions in all the fifteen countries in West Africa.
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