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Last week, the International Broadcasting Trust (IBT) hosted a discussion between journalists and charity directors with the aim of increasing media coverage of Sudan. IBT Director, Mark Galloway, gives his assessment of the challenge.
Tufail Hussain, Director of Islamic Relief UK, has been at the forefront of calls for more media coverage of Sudan. Here, he reflects on his recent visit to the country.
Charities are increasingly trying to decolonise their storytelling, finding more ethical ways to communicate their messaging through language, imagery and video. But has the media caught up with the sector? And should charities compromise their principles in order to secure media coverage? Henry Roberts explores these questions and more in our new report.
An in-person event to debate media coverage of refugees and migration. We will hear from a range of speakers with different views on the quality of media coverage of these issues and we’ll be asking how the media could do a better job.
This is a joint event with ODI and will take place at their offices in Southwark from 10-11.30am on Thursday February 13th. It will be chaired by Yalda Hakim, who presents a nightly international news programme on Sky News.
Speakers:
Andrew Connelly, presenter, Fortress Europe podcast
Vivienne Francis, director, One World Media and The Refugee Journalism Project
Jessica Hagen-Zanker, head of migration hub, ODI
Nazek Ramadan, founder, Migrant Voice
Diane Taylor, correspondent, The Guardian
Miriam Quansah, executive producer, Africa Eye
Oxfam
IBT Member
The International Broadcasting Trust works with the media to ensure that UK audiences remain engaged with global issues.
Ben Rayner
Executive Producer, Al Jazeera English