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Internews COVID-19 Webinars

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"The COVID-19 pandemic is transforming the information and media systems of every society it touches."

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 epidemic, Internews, a global media organisation dedicated to improving the health of information environments, together with a range of partners has been conducting webinars to guide journalists across the globe in reporting on matters related to COVID-19.

Webinars have involved experts from Internews, including Internews' Earth Journalism Network, and other media and health organisations such as the Asian Center for Journalism, the International Federation of Red Cross Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), the World Health Organization (WHO), and BBC Media Action, as well as local media organisations. Webinars cover a range of topics and geographic locations across Asia, Africa, Latin America, Europe, Eurasia and North America, and are conducted in English and local languages.

Webinars that have taken place so far have been made available online and cover the following broad categories:

Responsible Reporting and Combating Disinformation - Examples of webinars include:

  • Discussion on Community Engagement and the Role of Media in Rwanda
  • The Role of Media in Addressing Stigma
  • How the Media Can Remember Gender

Health and Safety - Examples of webinars include:

  • Reporting During COVID-19: Physical Safety and Risk Mitigation Strategies for Community Engagement
  • Staying Safe: A Guide for Journalists Covering COVID-19

Journalism from Home - the Challenges of Reporting Remotely - Examples of webinars include:

  • Mobile Journalism during the COVID-19 Pandemic
  • Ethical and Accountable Publication of Journalistic Content on YouTube Channels

COVID-19 and the Environment - Examples of webinars include:

  • Spotlight on Climate and Environmental Justice
  • COVID-19 and the Environmental Crisis

Humanitarian Information for Refugee Communities - Examples of webinars include:

  • Migrants in Thailand: Information Needs, Flow and Access
  • Communicating with Communities

Webinars in Russian - Examples of webinars include:

  • The Science Behind the Virus, and What Tricks Statistics Can Play with Journalists
  • What Does COVID Mean for Small Media Outlets?

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English, with some webinars in Russian, as well as local languages

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Internews website on September 23 2020. Image credit: Tedward Quinn on Unsplash

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To find out about upcoming webinars, visit the Internews website.
Click here to access the full list of recorded webinars and talks.