Deadline: 13 April 2020
The course How to Cover Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery, which the Thomson Reuters Foundation promotes over a week in São Paulo, is a unique opportunity for Brazilian journalists to acquire skills, expand their knowledge and make reports on the subject, under the guidance of experienced journalists from the Thomson Reuters Foundation and experts in the field.
With the support of Fundação C&A, the course combines the knowledge of experts and practical activities, with a focus on producing high-impact reports and wide dissemination.
In addition to a deeper understanding of the scale, nature and causes of the problem, journalists will learn about what exists or is being done in terms of global standards to combat modern slavery, including fundamental conventions, other international instruments and a new protocol, with legal bond, which obliges countries to act.
The course will address, in particular, the ethics of coverage on slavery – how to interact with traumatized survivors, how to overcome prejudices and stereotypes of journalists themselves.
Funding Information
The Thomson Reuters Foundation will cover travel and accommodation costs for journalists outside of São Paulo.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must be Brazilian journalists, working full-time or who write regularly for media organizations in the country.
- Candidates must demonstrate commitment to the journalistic career and have at least three years of professional experience.
- Journalists who have attended a Thomson Reuters Foundation course in the past two years will not be able to apply.
For more information, visit https://tmsnrt.rs/30U4FZu