The framework of conflictsensitive journalism has been developed to respond to. The book is designed for journalists, freelancers, fixers, editors, university professors and students all those interested in conflictsensitive journalism. Based on several months of research and an extended visit to. Conflict transformation by peaceful means the transcend method. The goal of this project was to develop a new curriculum in conflict sensitive reporting and to. This guide is a reference tool on conflictsensitive journalism in nepal for young media professionals and practitioners. Conflict is a situation where two or more individuals or groups try to pursue goals or ambitions which they believe they cannot share. The ccmn contributed an article on the joint project with the center of global peace journalism on peace journalism and election reporting to the current volume of the peace journalist. Most, if not all of the content in this manual is applicable for journalism. Conflictsensitive reporting contributes to reconciliation and peacebuilding. Practical resources for a curriculum in confl ictsensitive reporting. Dec 05, 2014 a conflict sensitive approach involves gaining a sound understanding of the twoway interaction between activities and context and acting to minimize negative impacts and maximize positive impacts of intervention on conflict, within an organizations given prioritiesobjectives.
The peace journalist is dedicated to disseminating news and information for and about teachers, students, and practitioners of peace and conflict sensitive journalism. It is homebrewed in the sense that it is shaped by the experience of hundreds of local, national and philippinesbased. Conflictsensitive reporting unesco digital library. Interagency network for education in emergencies recommended for you. The site is a shared collection of risk reduction and response tools inclusive of iec, disaster management tools, climate change references, guides, manuals and modules. Peace journalism, as the name suggests, is a form of journalism committed to exploring root causes of conflict in order to create opportunities for society at large to consider and value nonviolent responses to conflict lynch and mcgoldrick, 2005. The first homegrown conflictsensitive journalism teaching guide. A landmark of journalism and the art form of comics. The handbook of journalism studies kerala media academy. We do this through conflict transformation and conflict sensitive journalism trainings, participatory theater, radio programming, and youthfocused radio programming. A curriculum, together with the toolbox, was first piloted during a workshop in nairobi in 2010 that the conflict sensitive journalism project csjp hosted in partnership with internewskenya. A manual for journalists reporting con2ict in west africa v foreword this ebook offers a guide to practicing editors and journalists working in conflict affected and post conflict west african countries.
Some of these items have been in the southeast asia regional offices archives, and others have recently been collected from all the red cross and red crescent societies in the southeast asia region, from. Search then connects locallevel initiatives and expertise. Conflict resolution strategies free ppt and pdf downloads. A manual for journalists reporting conflict in west africa, edited by apn alumnus professor audrey gadzekpo irg 2014. On the other side, peace journalism is conflict, truth, people and solutionoriented journalism. Pay attention to the tenets of conflict sensitive journalism. It aims to help people to develop a better understanding of the role of media in conflict and the importance of conflictsensitive journalism. It is based on a model of conflict modes, which enables an analysis of individual styles in particular situations. For other journalists, this handbook can provide a starting point for new skills and new knowledge for reporting on conflict. Online journalism and multimedia ebooks starting with more general books, mark briggss book journalism 2. Keywords content analysis, ethnic and religious conflict, media framing, mixed methods, nigeria, peace journalism references adebanwi, w 2002 the press and the national question in nigeria.
The thomas kilmann conflict mode instrument is one of the most effective conflict management strategies ive seen. With insights and examples coming from the mindanao and philippines context, the teaching guide will support teachers in their efforts to equip aspiring media practitioners with theory and. The role of the media in reporting conflicts of training for journalists have been some of the key issues of concern. Conflict sensitivity emerged as a concept and tool to help aid actors to understand the unintended consequences of aid and to act to minimise harm and achieve positive outcomes.
Introduction to journalism student activities book by dianne smith publisher. Individuals can identify their primary style, and assess. Peace journalism has been developed from research that indicates that often news about conflict has a value bias toward violence. Community media, peace journalism and elections in the peace journalist vol 6.
Conflict sensitive journalism coxs bazar chittagong dhaka. The first draft of this toolbox for conflict sensitive reporting was written in 2010 as part of a unescosupported project run by the conflict sensitive journalism project csjp at rhodes university in south africa. Philosophy and practice has been developed in the effort to strengthen medias capacity to report about conflicts in mindanao. Conflict sensitive reporting on urban violence and public security in brazil and its potential role in conflict transformation. Although conflict sensitivity originated in the humanitarian field, it has since been applied in a wide range of development, peacebuilding and statebuilding contexts. The workshop included participants from southern sudan, northern uganda and kenyas rift valley. Pdf introduction conflict and postconflict journalism.
What is called war journalism is oriented towards violence in reporting, propaganda, elite and victory. Putting a major stress on gendersensitivity, we dare to call this endeavor, engendering peace journalism. The concept paper series is the joint centers paper series addressing topics and concepts of foremost importance for understanding the dynamics of. Other editions conflict sensitive journalism special edition myanmar 2014. The peace journalist is a semiannual publication of the center for global peace journalism at park university in parkville, missouri. Journalism handbooks, manuals, etc publisher london, sidgwick. Pdf the conflictsensitive journalism teaching guide. With diverse language and cultural groups and a dispersed geography, the regions media have struggled to develop effective communication channels to serve the region. We contribute to peace and good governance by strengthening the ability of media and civil society to speak out. Pdf conflictsensitive journalism in the nigerian context.
Conflict sensitive journalism bangladesh ngos network. But if we search for news beyond the bare facts and present more information to citizens, including possible solutions, they may see the conflict in different terms. Iwpr supports local reporters, citizen journalists and civil society activists in three dozen countries in conflict, crisis and transition around the world. The land and conflict sensitive journalism program trains kenyan journalists from local and vernacular media outlets in how to report fairly and constructively on conflicts that are destabilizing kenyan communities including land conflicts. Published by the conflict sensitive journalism project, sol plaatje. Choose a current or an unusual event of interest to you, and write either a hard news article or a feature article about the event. In cooperation with the peace and conflict journalism network pecojon, forumzfd promotes the concept of conflict sensitive journalism csj.
Conflict transformation can then, in principle, happen at all levels of conflict, global, social, and interintrapersonal macro, meso, micro. In addition mji offers a number of short courses throughout the year on specialist topics including climate change reporting, conflict sensitive journalism, data journalism and community media. View or download all content the institution has subscribed to. The african peacebuilding network apn of the social science research council ssrc proudly sponsored the launch of conflictsensitive coverage.
To counter this challenge, the following working definition for a conflict sensitive approach csa was adopted. Elsebeth frey shows how the concepts of crisis journalism, conflict sensitive. The book highlights issues journalists safety in a conflict environment, international standards and practices of conflictsensitive journalism, it provides tips on media ethics as regards work of conflictaffected groups, etc. It also includes practical methods for correcting this bias by producing journalism in both the mainstream and alternative media, and working with journalists, media professionals, audiences, and organizations in conflict.
Conflict, conflict prevention, conflict management and beyond. The training introduced the concepts of conflict sensitive journalism to over 400 participants at threeday workshops. Journalistic role perceptions and practices in democratization conflicts. The editors introduction notes other signs of growth including several new journals and. Conflict sensitive journalism handbook special edition myanmar. Peace journalism also includes a practical methodology for correcting this bias by. The peace journalism model differentiates between what is violencewarvictory journalism and what is conflict sensitive or peace journalism.
Csj is a body of knowledge borne from the study of journalism as a discipline and an understanding of conflict science. Center for global peace journalism park university. Peace transformation also presupposes a peaceful context as provided by peace education journalism, the continuation of the work after violence, and readiness to reopen peace agreements. These alternatives in doing quality community journalism will not only improve our craft and keep our news stories whole, but also make us better. Pdf a perspective on conflict sensitive journalism and conflict. Keywords peace journalism, conflictsensitive reporting. A volume in the international communication association handbook series.
In media and conflict reporting literature, the idea of conflict sensitive journalism csj is traced to howard ross in the ongoing debate about the merits and demerits of peace journalism. Institute for media, policy and civil society international media support association. Gear the article for print or audio or video journalism. Mji run multimedia journalism diploma course for new students wishing to become qualified journalists. The first draft of this toolbox for conflict sensitive reporting was written in. Some of these items have been in the southeast asia regional offices archives, and others have recently been collected from all the red cross and red crescent societies in the southeast asia region. Issn 16180747 joice biazoto peace journalism where there is no war. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. A conflict sensitive approach involves gaining a sound understanding of the twoway interaction.
A conflictsensitive approach involves gaining a sound understanding of the twoway interaction between activities and context and acting to minimize negative impacts and maximize positive impacts of intervention on conflict, within an organizations given prioritiesobjectives. The content is based on conflict sensitive journalism, a handbook by ross howard, published by ims in 2003. The event was hosted by the university of ghanas legon centre for international affairs and diplomacy. Conflict sensitive journalism stresses four key concepts truthseeking, accuracy, balance, and responsible writing and recognizes access to information, freedom of expression, and the safety and security of its practitioners as requisites.
Olabode, ad, ajibade, lt 2010 environmentinduced conflict and sustainable development a case of fulanifarmers conflict in okeero lgas, kwara state, nigeria. Jun 30, 2019 a curriculum, together with the toolbox, was first piloted during a workshop in nairobi in 2010 that the conflict sensitive journalism project csjp hosted in partnership with internewskenya. It focusses on promoting the core values and practice of peace journalism in the subregion. Reaching a consensus on the notion of conflict sensitivity proved to be a challenging and crucial task for the consortium. Written by ross howard, who teaches journalism at langara college in canada and is the president of the nonprofit media and democracy group, the curriculum provides guidance to a better understanding of conflict and conflict resolution and the news medias role. As many readers of this blog will have received a kindle for christmas i thought i should share my list of the free ebooks that i recommend stocking up on. If we only report the bare facts about violent conflict, citizens will only understand the conflict in those terms. Conflict sensitive journalism 3 international media support norregade 18, 2 dk1165 copenhagen k denmark tel. Conflict sensitive journalism international media support. Keywords peace journalism, conflictsensitive reporting, philippine media, terrorism, mindanao. As such, the handbook of journalism studies is a musthave resource for scholars and graduate students working in journalism, media studies, and communication around the globe.
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