Deadline: 5-Apr-22
The Thomson Reuters Foundation is pleased to announce an open call for the Webinar Series 3 – Tackling Inequality: Inclusion and Empowerment.
To bolster journalists’ reporting on rising inequalities, the Asian Development Bank and the Thomson Reuters Foundation are hosting a webinar on ‘Tackling Inequality: Inclusion and Empowerment’.
The webinar will be a platform for experts to share innovative approaches to fostering social and financial inclusion, as well as combatting gender biases. In addition, the session will delve into the role of women as agents of change and examine how inclusive the media is when it comes to diversity in the newsroom and its representation of women in the news.
With development challenges becoming ever more complex during COVID-19, the need for high-quality journalism to shed light on them has never been greater, especially in developing regions such as Asia and the Pacific.
Throughout the series, participants will learn from world-renowned experts about reporting on complex development issues in accessible and effective ways. They will also gain insights on how to increase audience engagement, leverage digital tools to enhance reporting, ensure fair coverage of vulnerable communities, and combat misinformation and online safety issues.
Eligibility Criteria
This is a unique opportunity for journalists in Asia and the Pacific looking to enhance their reporting and connect with experts, as well as their counterparts, in the region.
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