Nairobi Editorial Forum on Elections with Kenya Editors’ Guild
IWPR and Wayamo have started in November 2012 a two-year media programme (Generating demand for accountability: A critical reporting and media monitoring project in Kenya). As Kenya enters the run up to presidential elections and the start of the four cases before the International Criminal Court, IWPR and Wayamo would like to share challenges faced by media organisations and discuss conflict-sensitive approaches which could be adopted by the media practitioners. In an effort to provide a forum for learning and debate at the intersection of justice and electoral issues, we truly value the contribution of Editors to this two-year programme. During our second common Editors’ breakfast meeting, we would like to discuss the following issues: How the media and the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission can work together? Results of the first sub-editors training in Naivasha on 26-27 January Threats against journalists and other pressures on journalists and editors Ushahidi/iHub´s findings in monitoring hate speech KNCHR´s monitoring and reporting on incidents that may trigger violence Concerns and needs of the Editors Guild Invited speakers Her Excellency the German Ambassador Margit Hellwig-Bötte Lilian Mahiri-Zaja, Vice-Chairperson, Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission Anne Munyiva Ngugi, Commissioner, Kenya National Commission on Human Rights Kagonya Awori, iHub
Nairobi Training on Conflict-Sensitive Election Reporting
As part of the IWPR/Wayamo project “Generating demand for accountability: A critical reporting and media monitoring project in Kenya,” the Wayamo Foundation conducted a series of in-house training sessions in conclifct-sensitive reporting in the lead-up to Kenya’s elections. The Wayamo ReportingKenya editorial team visited Pamoja FM in Nairobi’s Kibera Slum, Koch FM in Nairobi’s Korogocho slum, as well as Kass FM, Capital FM and the Star newspaper in Nairobi. Details: 31 January 2013 Pamoja FM 1 February 2013 Star newspaper 1 February 2013 Koch FM 2 February 2013 Capital FM 7 February 2013 Kass FM
Naivasha Retreat for 20 Kenyan Sub-Editors
As part of the IWPR/Wayamo project “Generating demand for accountability: A critical reporting and media monitoring project in Kenya”,Institute for War and Peace Reporting, the Wayamo Foundation and the Kenya Editors Guild joined forces to organise several trainings for a select group of sub-editors, editors and reporters in the run-up to the elections in March 2013. While most journalists in Kenya are aware of their crucial role in the forthcoming elections, they frequently lack a good understanding about the practical steps they can take in their profession to channel conflict away from violence. This workshop demonstrated conflict sensitive approaches in the reporting on polarising issues. View full program here
Nairobi Workshop on Conflict-Sensitive and Responsible Journalism
Project description The radio and television workshop on “Conflict-sensitive and responsible journalism” was aimed at enabling Kenyan journalists working for government, privately and community owned radio and television stations to be conflict-sensitive and ethical in their reporting, and refrain from tribal bias. The media’s role is to act as the guardian of public interest and an independent watchdog, rather than the mouthpiece of a given ethnic group or political party. Over two weeks of professional training, participants were required to produce attractive, unbiased and conflict-sensitive programmes on the following topics: the International Criminal Court; and the still-to-be-created local tribunal and reconciliation mechanisms. The workshop was conceived, designed and imparted by Bettina Ambach, with the financial support of the German Institute for Foreign Cultural Relations and the German Federal Foreign Office. Goals Media contributing to crisis prevention and peace building Promoting democracy, pluralism and freedom of speech Raising journalists’ awareness to the dangers of hate speech Development of codes of conduct / journalism ethics Giving inputs to the peaceful resolution of conflicts without falling back on tribalism Competent reporting about the International Criminal Court, a local tribunal and reconciliation mechanisms Enhancing radio- and television-production skills. Methodology During the first week, high-profile
All India Radio In Country Training Workshop
Project Justification India is often scene of communal conflicts, be it ethnic, religious, political or fight for resources. Sometimes the conflicts erupt in violent clashes that take lives and hinder the prosperity of many communities. However, there had not been enough training of journalists in responsible, sensitive conflict reporting and peace advocacy through media. This project aims to upgrade the skills of AIR and DDI journalists, to cover responsibly conflicts and equipping them with the knowledge and skills to facilitate conflict resolution and prevention. Project Description The ABU proposes to implement a 5–day workshop on conflict resolution and prevention to train media professionals reduce conflict and contribute to peace-building efforts, through the application of ethical and professional standards in their media practice. The target group are 20 senior Radio journalists (editors and reporters) with at least 5 years of experience. Objectives To assist media professionals to reduce conflict and contribute to peace-building efforts through the application of ethical and professional standards in their media practice. To foster responsible accurate reporting in conflict situations, based on facts and fair treatment of all parties involved, giving as many view points as necessary in their proper content and unbiased way, avoiding inflammatory language,
Radio and Television In-House Counseling on Conflict-Sensitive Reporting
Conflict-sensitive and responsible journalism: – Countering hate speech – Reporting responsibly about the proceedings of the International Criminal Court
