WAY FORWARD of what civil society is looking for in terms of media coverage. Ultimately, the practice by civil society organisations of paying journalists to cover their stories should stop. Closer co-ordination between media organisations: There is a need to strengthen journalists associations and trade unions. These bodies should work more closely together to limit the harassment of media workers. Media protection is a priority for the Ugandan Human Rights Commission. But the media need to identify a common agenda that is shared by everyone in the sector. In so doing, media have to focus on advocating for media law reforms. The panel meeting took place at Lake Victoria Hotel, Entebbe, from 1 to 3 June 2012. Panellists: Media: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Dr. Peter Mwesige, Media Trainer Mr John Kakande, Editor Mr Ahmed Wetaka, Rural broadcasting journalist Dr. Monica Chibita, Academic Mr John Njoroge, Senior Journalist Civil Society: 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Ms Ruth Ssekindi Nalugo, Human Rights Lawyer Ms Maria Nassali, Academic and Women’s activist Ms Judy Kamanyi, Independent Consultant Mr Edgar Muvunyi Tabaro, Lawyer Mr Sam Stewart Mutabaazi, Civil Society representative Ms Flavia Waighala, Civil Society representative Ms Deborah Ossiya, Civil Society representative Rapporteur: David Lush Moderator: Sarah Chiumbu AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER UGANDA 2012 75