Deadline: 15 January 2018
Thomson Reuters Foundation is seeking applications for its one-week reporting on Human Trafficking and Modern Day Slavery course in Delhi, a unique chance for journalists in India to gain practical skills and knowledge in a country that is home to some 14 million of the world’s modern slaves.
A major focus will be on the ethics of reporting slavery, from how to interact sensitively with traumatised survivors to getting past journalists’ own preconceived notions and stereotypes. Foundation will cover safety issues, particularly when it comes to dealing with sources and reporting on organised crime.
This is an opportunity to pick the brains of reporters who have done extraordinary investigative work or groundbreaking reportage that has changed policy, provoked public outcry or brought traffickers to justice. Attendees will also spend time with experts and those at the coal face of the anti-slavery movement, including some who have been trafficked themselves and gone on to help others move from “victims” to “survivors”.
Thomson Reuters Foundation can fund travel expenses and accommodation for participants travelling from outside Delhi.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be Indian full-time journalists or regular contributors to broadcast media organisations in India.
- Applicants must be able to demonstrate a commitment to a career in journalism in their country, must be a senior journalist with a minimum of three years’ professional experience and have a good level in spoken and written English.
- If applicants have been on a Thomson Reuters Foundation training programme within the last two years they will not be eligible to apply.
How to Apply
Interested applicants can apply online via given website.
Eligible Country: India
For more information, please visit Thomson Reuters Foundation.
