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Fighting for Space
November 28, 2023

Fighting for Space

Gareth Benest, author of IBT's report 'Fighting for Space' and our Director of Advocacy reflects on the future of public service media.

Fighting for Space
What would success look like at COP28?
November 09, 2023

What would success look like at COP28?

Practical Action has been attending the UN climate talks for a number of years, to highlight the needs of people on the frontline of poverty and climate change. We asked Oliver Arnold-Richards to tell us what success would look like at this month’s COP.

What would success look like at COP28?
COP 28 – the media challenge
November 01, 2023

COP 28 – the media challenge

IBT co-hosted a debate on media coverage of climate change and the forthcoming COP28 summit. IBT’s Director, Mark Galloway, was in the chair.

COP 28 – the media challenge
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December 13, 2023

Photography workshop with Jonathan Perugia

Join us for an in-depth photography masterclass with photographer Jonathan Perugia.

Jonathan has worked for a number of NGOs over his career and advocates for charities and media to be more mindful of power dynamics when commissioning photographers.

We will be looking at a number of issues including how UK-based media officers can most effectively work with freelancers. The event will be chaired by our Advocacy Director Gareth Benest. Topics covered will include:

  • Working with in-country photographers.
  • Preparing effective briefs.
  • Photography discussion.
  • The decolonisation agenda.
  • Considerations for photography aimed at publishing in various media outlets.

The event will last from 10am to 1pm on Wednesday 13th December over Zoom.

You can read the blog Jonathan wrote for IBT earlier this year here.

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What would success look like at COP28?
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COP 28 – the media challenge
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The challenge of changing the media narrative
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The world must not forget about Afghanistan’s crisis – time is running out
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The ‘Israel-Palestine conflict’ is more than just an endless cycle of violence – the media needs to tell the whole story
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Authentic storytelling – a photographer’s perspective
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Authentic storytelling is now a priority for us
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The BBC should rethink its global news coverage
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We need to restore trust in the BBC
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Families need urgent help to rebuild their lives
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My top five TikTok tips
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The World Service is at risk – it needs our support
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How WaterAid found success on TikTok
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All eyes are on Qatar – and that’s a good thing
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Why we need a new remit for the public service broadcasters
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Failure to deliver on climate and nature promises will betray future generations
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5 things I’ve learnt in the past year about TikTok
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The battle for the future of Channel 4
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Why the media must see the wood for the trees in its climate coverage
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Talking to the media – what IBT members say
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East Africa: an urgent call to action
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An action plan for tackling disinformation
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Charity campaigning – a watershed moment
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Charity campaigners need to be bolder and braver
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The media has a huge responsibility as it reports the war in Ukraine and the likely movement of millions of refugees
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Five tips on how to make your communications more accessible
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Five things you need to know about vaccine (in)equity in Africa
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Why continuing media coverage of climate change is essential
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Why COP26 means that public engagement matters more than ever before
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How the ONE Campaign successfully harnessed the power of celebrities
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COP26 must support communities already dealing with climate change
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How the International Rescue Committee found success on Instagram
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Top tips for NGO podcasters
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The Climate Emergency Toolkit that is changing people’s lives
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How the People’s Vaccine campaign challenged the dominant media narrative
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The challenge of media coverage in a time of Covid
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How Muslim Hands is bringing bread to Yemen this Ramadan
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How to launch your own podcast
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The challenge of changing the media narrative on climate change
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We must tackle the root causes of vaccine inequity
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How INGOs can embrace the changing media landscape
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We can win the battle against Covid by working together
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We need a greener, more dignified and just planet
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International content is under threat
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Global Britain in a post-Brexit world – who will deliver it?
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Taking British politics, jargon and colonialism out of our language
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How British Red Cross found their biggest audience on TikTok
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Comic Relief is right to stop sending celebrities to Africa
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Arresting Decline Needs More Arresting Stories
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5 ways in which the UK media can improve its coverage of COVID-19 in Africa
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Anything But Normal: How the media can be a force for change in the aftermath of Covid-19
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How the media can help us achieve a real and sustainable green recovery
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How Plan International UK used video to bring the voices of girls in crisis direct to Parliament
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The media are failing to tell the stories of 1 billion people
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What WaterAid can teach us about handwashing
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Let’s make the case for a swift, collective global response
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It’s time for the media to shine a light on the world’s most vulnerable communities as they fight this pandemic
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New ways of telling stories
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Global Britain after Brexit
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Climate refugees – why the language the media uses matters
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Islamophobia in the media: Enough is enough
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Why children’s TV needs the support of campaigners for international development
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Why Children Need To Understand Global Issues
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Put Down Your Flags: Why consolidation is key to better aid delivery
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How ready are journalists to cover the big humanitarian stories?
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Dear journalists, we want to be more honest with you. For starters, don’t call us charities

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