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Conflict Sensitive Reporting Manual for Fijian Journalists

Dialogue Fiji · 1 January 2023
  • File size3.60 MB
  • Pages30
  • LanguageEnglish
A practical manual for Fijian journalists on reporting conflict accurately, impartially and sensitively. It explains conflict dynamics, ethical safeguards, interviewing, verification, source diversity and techniques that reduce harm, stereotypes and escalation.

This practical manual supports Fijian journalists to report conflict and social tension accurately, impartially and sensitively. It introduces conflict dynamics and root causes, core principles of conflict-sensitive journalism, ethical safeguards and reporting approaches. It also provides practical guidance on interviewing, verification, fact-checking, source diversity, minimising harm, avoiding stereotypes and preventing media coverage from escalating conflict.

Recommended Citation
Lal, N. (2023). Conflict sensitive reporting manual for Fijian journalists. Dialogue Fiji.
Partner / funder: Produced with the financial assistance of Brot für die Welt (Bread for the World).
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