CHALLENGES

Lucknow Summit Asks

• Why do negative representations of children matter?

• What research and evidence are there about possible adverse effects on/for children and young people, adults and societies generally?

• How might more positive representation be promoted? How would it differ from present images?

• How can and should the news media work ethically for and with children, so that their interests are well served?

• What steps can and do governments and professional organisations take to improve the representation of children?

• What scope is there for children to work with adults towards improved news media representation?