TITLE OF PROJECT / Program | Promotion of responsible and professional reporting on issues related to migrants and refugees |
TOWN | BELGRADE |
Implementing institution/organization | BELGRADE CENTER FOR HUMAN RIGHTS www.bgcentar.org.rs |
Age of target group | 20 – 35 |
Scope of target group | 20 |
Innovative elements | Provision of supportive environment for migrants in the media through objective reporting |
Why is your project considered good practice? | The project should improve professional capacity of young journalists who are at the beginning of their professional carrier. It should also reaffirm the role of the meida in strengthening human rights and rule of law and in influencing public opinion to create firendly and supportive environment for migrants. |
Objectives | Aim of the project is to build capacity of young journalists and the media as well as to raise awareness of general public about migrants crisis, in order to influence public opinion through transparent and responsible resporting. The project should in the long run contribute to strengthening rule of law and respect of human rights. |
Key activities | 24 training sessions for journalists, meetings with stakeholders, publishing of articles |
Duration | January- May 2017 |
Expected results | Improved capacities of 20 young journalists to report on migrant and refugee issues in responsible way, Professional contacts established between young journalists and state stakeholders (state bodies, civil society, international organizations) acting in the field of migrations Min. 8 media pieces published or broadcast (TV, radio, press) Improved awareness of general public about migrants and refugees |
Number of engaged persons | 1 project coordinator + 20 lecturers |
For further reading or information | jovana@bgcentar.org.rs |