ABSTRACT:
Violence against women is a perennial issue that have been debated and discussed among media professional, diplomats, civil right activist across the globe. The Vienna declaration and programme of action adopted at the World Conference of Human Rights in 1993 recognizes the importance of working towards the elimination of violence against women in public and private life. The main trust of this paper x-rayed the nature of violence against women in Africa as well as emphasizing the need for development communication as an ideal media based tool to tackle issues of violence against women in Africa. The author further suggests various pathways whereby a development journalist could contribute in tackling issues of violence against women in Africa.