+Asma Abidi is a journalist and a junior researcher based between Tunis and Bonn in Germany.
+She collaborated with different platforms such as http://correspondents.org, wirmachendas.jetzt,Deutsche Welle Arabic and more.
+She had also collaborated with Media Development organizations such as ...

Verification Handbook: equipping journalists to combat media manipulation

01 Oct 2023  |  en.ejo.ch  |  English  |  Journalism

The latest edition of the Verification Handbook, published by the European Journalism Centre, aims to equip journalists with the skills to combat disinformation and media manipulation. It includes contributions from experts like Craig Silverman, Claire Wardle, and Brandy Zadrozny, covering topics such as social media investigation, visual content verification, and the identification of bots. The handbook also addresses the complexities of information disorder and provides tools and techniques for digital investigations. It is praised as a valuable resource for journalists facing the challenges of modern media manipulation.

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Reinaldo Chaves is a freelance journalist based in São Paulo - SP, Brasil. - ****
Extensive experience in data journalism and data science for different organizations and transparency and open data projects for journalists and civil society. I coordinate data journalism and data science projects ...

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20 Dec 2023  |  DataJournalism.com  |  English  |  Journalism

The article discusses the release of the latest edition of the Verification Handbook, a resource aimed at equipping journalists with the necessary skills to tackle modern challenges such as social media account verification, bot detection, analysis of private messaging apps, and identification of information operations and deep fakes. It emphasizes the chaotic nature of today's information environment and the ease with which it can be manipulated. The handbook is an update to previous editions and is published by the European Journalism Centre with support from Craig Newmark Philanthropies.

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Kimani Chege is a journalist based in Nairobi. He has practiced journalism writing since 2004 with his work appearing in different publications both in Kenya and abroad. His area of expertise has included science and technology, climate change, energy, health, business and finance as well as ...

Josephine Chinele is a Freelance, Multi-Award winning  journalist.

Experienced multimedia journalist and award-winning podcast producer. Bilingual in Russian, French, and English. Interest and understanding of environmental, human rights and social justice issues as well as Russia and the former Soviet states politics.

Creating Sitopia: a city built around food

28 Jul 2023  |  www.africanews.com  |  English  |  Urban Planning

Carolyn Steel, a British architect and author, advocates for 'Sitopia,' a concept of cities built around food to enhance food security and sustainability. Her ideas, detailed in her books, emphasize the need for economic and societal changes to prioritize food in urban planning. Chloё Dunnett, inspired by Steel, founded Sitopia Farm near London, focusing on sustainable farming without chemicals. The farm collaborates with local businesses and has seen significant growth, though it prioritizes environmental and social goals over profit. The podcast episode, funded by the European Journalism Centre and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, explores these themes and the broader implications for global food systems.

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Atiye Eren is a journalist based in İstanbul, Turkey.

Journalists should focus on local order, not stories

09 Nov 2021  |  NewsLabTurkey  |  Turkish  |  Community Engagement

Local journalism should prioritize community needs over traditional storytelling. Examples from Belarus, New York, and Germany illustrate the importance of addressing local issues like transportation schedules and disaster response. Experts like Jeff Jarvis and Olaf Deininger advocate for media to facilitate community organization and provide practical information. Initiatives by the European Journalism Centre, Hearken, and the Knight Foundation highlight strategies for enhancing user engagement and supporting local journalism. The article underscores the need for local media to focus on real community problems and foster collaboration to find solutions.

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Shamsuddin Illius is an award-winning investigative journalist based in Chittagong, Bangladesh. He is the Chittagong Bureau Chief at The Business Standard and writes for AFP as a stringer. His stories are rooted in climate change, environment, biodiversity, climate migration and Rohingya refugee. 
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Wealthy nations shrug off responsibility at COP26, leaving vulnerable countries dissatisfied

13 Nov 2021  |  Earth Journalism Network  |  English  |  Global Warming

The article discusses the outcomes of the COP26 summit in Glasgow, highlighting the dissatisfaction among developing countries regarding the draft decisions on climate finance and loss and damage due to climate change. The summit aimed to address goals such as keeping global warming to 1.5C, financing for adaptation and mitigation, and the $100 billion annual climate finance pledge to developing countries. However, the draft decisions failed to resolve finance issues, including the 50:50 spending ratio for adaptation and mitigation, and did not make a concrete decision on disbursing the $100 billion before 2024. The issue of loss and damage was postponed for future discussion. Notable developments included a $2 million pledge from the Scottish government and $3 million from leading philanthropies for loss and damage. The article also mentions the record-shattering $232.6 million pledge to the adaptation fund at COP26. Developing countries expressed their intention to continue raising their demands at future COP sessions.

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Anmol Irfan is a journalist based in Lahore, Pakistan. She has a BA in History from the London School of Economics. She is also the Founder of Perspective Magazine, an online magazine and community platform that seeks to empower marginalised voices and unheard stories in Pakistan. 
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Fieldwork is for poor people? Stupid prejudice, as these urban farming projects show

07 Sept 2023  |  perspective-daily.de  |  German  |  Food Security

In Cape Town and its surroundings, over 3,000 small-scale farmers are supported by the organization Abalimi Bezekhaya to grow food sustainably and organically for themselves and local markets, combating climate change and poverty. Urban farming, a global movement, is practiced in limited urban spaces with a focus on eco-friendly agriculture and fair working conditions. The initiative, which began in 1982 during apartheid, aims to provide marginalized groups with the means for food self-sufficiency. Christine Kaba's success story exemplifies the impact of Abalimi Bezekhaya's work. Similar initiatives are emerging globally to address the aftermath of colonialism and create fairer food chains. In Pakistan, Asad Mamdot's Mini Hectares and other community projects are promoting urban agriculture, while in Indonesia, Dery Pratama's Rad Farm faces challenges in scaling up sustainable production. Elie Mugisha of Verve Ag-Innovate in Rwanda seeks to strengthen local farmers and spread sustainable methods. The article underscores the need for government support to achieve systemic change in agriculture.

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Marta is a freelance journalist and documentary filmmaker covering Southeast Asia and Eastern Europe. She has been based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, since 2012 but her work often takes her to neighbouring countries and to Poland, where she was born and lived until 2001.

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Love Child: Behind the Rise in Cambodia’s Teen Pregnancy Rates

16 Jan 2018  |  Women and Girls  |  English  |  Education

Cambodia has experienced a significant increase in teen pregnancies, particularly in the northern regions, with rates more than doubling in Preah Vihear province and tripling in Rattanakiri and Kratie provinces. Theary Pov, a 15-year-old girl from Chamroreun village, represents a common case where teenagers marry for love and face early pregnancy. Despite the legal marriage age being 18, or 16 with parental consent, many underage unions are socially accepted. Factors contributing to this trend include increased mobility, relaxed social norms, and the use of mobile phones for communication. Sexual and reproductive health education is lacking, and topics related to it are often taboo. The Ministry of Education is developing a sex education curriculum, but it won't be implemented until 2019. Gender inequality and cultural expectations, such as those from the traditional Chbab Srey poem, pressure girls into early marriage and childbearing. The article highlights the stories of young girls who regret their early marriages and the life choices they made as teenagers.

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Aralynn MCMANE is a journalist based in Bayonne, France. She specializes in stories about news media, especially as they relate to the young, and about cyber solutions for older people. She has also done some travel writing and has an interest in climate change as it relates to young people.

For media literacy, teach that journalism is real, not fake

11 Apr 2023  |  News Decoder  |  English  |  Education

A coalition of journalism supporters and media literacy providers in Europe advocates for the inclusion of journalism education in media literacy curricula. They argue that understanding journalism's role in democracy is crucial, especially in combating misinformation. The initiative, supported by organizations like the European Digital Media Observatory and News Decoder, emphasizes the need for ethical journalism education to help young people differentiate credible sources. The proposal has garnered support from various European and international entities, highlighting the importance of journalism in safeguarding democratic societies.

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I am a documentary photographer, videographer and journalist based in Dakar, Senegal. I write for Spanish media and I shoot photographs and video-documentaries for international media, NGO's and UN Agencies such as UN FAO, OIM or ONUDC. I am especially focused on gender, education, culture, health ...

Fati Niang, the chef who decolonizes Senegalese street food

25 Aug 2023  |  euronews  |  French  |  Entrepreneurship

Fati Niang is a chef who is redefining Senegalese street food by incorporating traditional ingredients like niébé, which had been marginalized during colonial times as 'food for the poor.' Niang's venture, Black Spoon, offers a modern take on African dishes, aiming to make them accessible to a wider audience. She has successfully established her brand in Paris and Senegal, with a recent partnership with Total Energies to bring African culture to their service stations. The article also discusses the role of street food in Senegal's culture and economy, highlighting the impact on women's employment and the efforts to revive indigenous crops.

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Aisling Ní Chúláin is a video journalist based in Dublin, Ireland.

Stefano Liberti on the Commodification of Food and the Countries Paying the Price

31 Mar 2023  |  fr.euronews.com  |  French  |  Financial Speculation

The commodification and financial speculation of food have disproportionately affected low-income countries, stripping them of food sovereignty and making them vulnerable to price shocks from global events like the Russia-Ukraine war. Stefano Liberti, an award-winning journalist, argues for re-regulating food markets and building local food production systems to protect these countries. Historical context is provided on the deregulation of food markets in the 1990s, and potential solutions include tighter financial regulations and support for indigenous food production.

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Fabienne RAFIDIHARINIRINA is a journalist based in Antananarivo, Tananarive, Madagascar.

Founder and Journalist of Madagascar Today, an online english media in Madagascar

The latest edition of the Verification Handbook

20 Dec 2023  |  DataJournalism.com  |  English  |  Journalism

The article discusses the release of the latest edition of the Verification Handbook, a resource aimed at equipping journalists with the necessary skills to tackle modern challenges such as social media account verification, bot detection, analysis of private messaging apps, and identification of information operations and deep fakes. It emphasizes the chaotic nature of today's information environment and the ease with which it can be manipulated. The handbook is an update to previous editions and is published by the European Journalism Centre with support from Craig Newmark Philanthropies.

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Alice Rowsome is a BAFTA-nominated filmmaker and journalist. 

Her work has been commissioned by National Geographic, The Guardian, Broadly, VICE Impact, The Independent, Refugees Deeply and other publications. Focusing on forced migration, climate change and women's rights, she has reported from ...

Can Virtual Reality Help Us Tackle Climate Change?

10 May 2017  |  www.vice.com  |  English  |  Deforestation

Virtual reality (VR) is being used by filmmakers and creative technologists like Milica Zec and Winslow Porter to immerse viewers in experiences that highlight the impact of climate change, such as deforestation and the displacement of people. Their VR films, including 'Tree' and 'Life in Gawair,' aim to evoke empathy and inspire action by making climate change feel personal and urgent. Organizations like the Rainforest Alliance are partnering with these initiatives to provide education and practical ways to combat deforestation. Research from institutions like Stanford University's Virtual Human Interaction Lab supports the effectiveness of VR in changing conservation behaviors.

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Tara Todras-Whitehill is an award-winning visual storyteller with photos on more than 20 front pages of The New York Times. After accumulating over a decade of experience as a working photojournalist and as a founder of two creative agencies, she now also works with organizations to maximize their ...

Why teenage marriages are rampant in Cambodia

27 Nov 2018  |  www.trtworld.com  |  English  |  Social Issues

Teenage pregnancy in Cambodia has seen a 50% increase in the past four years, coinciding with a rise in child marriages. Contrary to expectations, these marriages often involve spouses of similar ages who claim to marry for love. The availability of mobile technology has facilitated romantic connections among teenagers, circumventing parental involvement in spouse selection. The article highlights individual cases, such as 15-year-old Theary Pov, who married at 13, and others who began relationships through social media or village events. Despite the legal marriage age being 18, with parental consent minors can marry from 16, leading to situations where young couples marry to avoid community shaming or for perceived stability.

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