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Explosive weapons are destroying Gaza. It’s time to stop using them on civilians
April 22, 2024
Explosive weapons are destroying Gaza. It’s time to stop using them on civilians
IBT member Humanity & Inclusion has worked in Gaza and the West Bank for almost 30 years, providing rehabilitation care, psychosocial support and access to education for disabled and vulnerable people. Their Chief Executive, George Graham, has been campaigning for more than a decade against the use of explosive weapons in populated areas. He outlines the devastating effects of bombing towns and cities and the horrific impact this is having right now on civilians in Gaza.
Why humanised media coverage of Gaza is so important
March 26, 2024
Why humanised media coverage of Gaza is so important
Since the attacks of October 7 last year, the violence in Gaza has dominated the headlines. For IBT member Medical Aid for Palestinians, that’s meant an unprecedented amount of media attention. But, as Communications and Campaigns Manager Max Slaughter tells us, media reporting that portrays Palestinians as less than human makes their killing more acceptable.
Charity advertising – time for change?
March 13, 2024
Charity advertising – time for change?
Deborah Adesina and David Girling from the University of East Anglia, recently published an important piece of research, Charity Representations of Distant Others, looking at the images used in charity advertising. The research raises some important issues for charities working in international development. We invited Deborah Adesina to reflect on her findings.
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April 24, 2024
Briefing on Global Health: BBC News and The Telegraph
Speakers:
Tulip Mazumdar, Global Health Correspondent, BBC News
Paul Nuki, Senior Editor, Global Health, Security and Campaigns, The Daily Telegraph
Both The Telegraph and BBC News have a big commitment to covering global health.
We’ll be asking Paul and Tulip about the kind of stories they’re interested in covering and how best to pitch to them and their colleagues.
12- 1.15 Wednesday April 24 on Zoom
Recent Reports
Fighting for Space: International content and the future of public service media in a digital-first era
November 28, 2023
Fighting for Space: International content and the future of public service media in a digital-first era
As the media landscape continues to change rapidly and radically, we are calling for significant changes to how the PSM providers approach international content.
Charity Campaigning: Where Next?
April 26, 2022
Charity Campaigning: Where Next?
Our report shares lessons learnt from campaigners and social media experts about finding the right message, campaigning on social media, utilising the media and campaigning collaboratively. We also explore the current campaigning landscape.
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