Retreat in Naivasha
29 – 30 June 2012, The Great Rift Valley Lodge, Naivasha, Kenya
- Election Reporting
- Reporting responsibly about the ICC process
- Countering hate speech
Workshop
2 – 4 July 2012, Hotel Comfy, Eldoret, Kenya
Organizers
Bettina Ambach, Executive Director, Wayamo Communication Foundation,
Joseph Roberts-Mensah, Africa Director, Wayamo Communication Foundation,
with the financial support of the German Institute for Foreign Cultural Relations, the German Federal Foreign Office, the Media Council of Kenya and the Institute for War and Peace Reporting.
Project Description
Retreat in Naivasha
In the forthcoming elections in March 2013 journalists should be aware of their crucial role in the election process, and of the steps and interventions that they can take to prevent conflict, through the use of conflict-sensitive approaches to polarizing issues. If media can incite conflict, then it can also be used to prevent and mitigate conflict and build peace.
Another goal of this gathering is to enhance the capacity of the invited journalists to cover the ICC proceedings in a factual, balanced and responsible manner.
The organizers will be responsible for the transport costs to Naivasha, accommodation and meals.
Speakers
- Ambassador Yusuf Nzibo, Commissioner, Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC)
- Macharia Gaitho, Managing Editor for Special Projects at Nation Media Group and Chair of Kenya Editor’s Guild
- Haron Mwangi, Executive Director, Media Council of Kenya
- Joe Kadhi, Lecturer at the United States International University
- Betty Kaari Murungi, Board Member of the Trust Fund for Victims of the ICC
- Shamiso Mbizvo, Cooperation Advisor for the Kenya situation, Office of the Prosecutor, International Criminal Court
- Nicola Fletcher, Media Liaison Officer, Public Information Unit, Office of the Prosecutor, International Criminal Court
Workshop in Eldoret
In the forthcoming elections in March 2013 journalists should be aware of their crucial role in the election process, and of the steps and interventions that they can take to prevent conflict, through the use of conflict-sensitive approaches to polarizing issues. If media can incite conflict, then it can also be used to prevent and mitigate conflict and build peace.
Another goal of this gathering is to enhance the capacity of the invited journalists to cover the ICC proceedings in a factual, balanced and responsible manner.
Speakers
- Prof. Levi Obonyo, Chairperson, Media Council of Kenya
- Haron Mwangi, Executive Director, Media Council of Kenya
- Joe Kadhi, Lecturer at the United States International University
- Shamiso Mbizvo, Cooperation Advisor for the Kenya situation, Office of the Prosecutor, International Criminal Court
- Nicola Fletcher, Media Liaison Officer, Public Information Unit, Office of the Prosecutor, International Criminal Court
Participants
The workshop is designed for 20 journalists from radio, television and print.
Project Contents
The workshop will focus on the role of media in conflict prevention before and during elections. Why is journalistic ethics of special significance during election time? How to report responsibly about the ICC process?
Methodology
The skills training is based on interactive, hands-on concept, favouring brief inputs, discussions, practical exercises, individual and group work. At the end of the workshop the participants will receive a certificate.
Trainers
Bettina Ambach, Executive Director, Wayamo Communication Foundation
Joseph Roberts-Mensah, Africa Director, Wayamo Communication Foundation
