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Expression of Interest for Training on Conflict and Gender Sensitive Journalism. Partners work in 12 geographical areas distributed as follows: Mashta Hamoud/Mashta Hassan - Akkar Fneidek - Akkar Tikrit - Akkar Beddawi - Tripoli Jabal Mohsen/Tabbaneh - Tripoli Mina - Tripoli Deir El Ahmar - Bekaa Baalbek - Bekaa Sidon - South Lebanon Barja - Mount Lebanon Ain El Remmaneh/Chiyah - Beirut Gharbi/Ghobeiry - Beirut The "Wiam" initiative is launching four campaigns (interfaith dialogue, traditional media and social media, sports, and music), with the aim of increasing communities access to gender-sensitive conflict prevention and resolution tools and methods; in line with the projects objectives. This training falls within the traditional media and social media campaign, and aims to support female/male journalists in preparing conflict- and gender-sensitive news reports, through a series of practical tools. The campaign includes the development of a toolkit for conflict and gender sensitive reporting, training for a group of women journalists, and a mentoring programme to support the implementation of a number of journalistic projects that apply the principles of the toolkit. This call for expressions of interest is for women journalists and reporters to participate in a two-day training on the above-mentioned toolkit. A group of candidates will also benefit from a small grant to produce journalistic materials. Oxfam will select 30 journalists to participate in this activity. Training objectives To provide participants with the skills to apply a conflict and gender sensitive perspective in their media reporting. To provide participants with the tools to improve their coverage, by addressing biases, stereotypes and underrepresentation in mainstream media [e.g. principles of positive reporting, gender analysis, power analysis, fact-checking activities, etc.]. To sensitise young women and men journalists and news reporters on issues of social cohesion, conflict sensitivity and gender. Providing participants with an opportunity to network with colleagues, as well as media workers. Providing participants with the opportunity to apply the acquired knowledge, through the production of media materials that promote social cohesion and gender justice. Supporting a group of aspiring female journalists to become ambassadors for the toolkit and disseminate its principles and tools in their professional circles and among their peers. Details A group of 30 journalists and correspondents will be trained for two days on conflict and gender sensitive reporting, in addition to designing media materials as a direct application of the conflict and gender sensitive reporting toolkit. Candidates will be selected from among the training participants for a mentoring program to design media materials in line with the conflict and gender sensitivity concepts they acquired during the two-day training. 6 or more projects or initiatives will be funded by Oxfam. Participation criteria Female journalists, correspondents and photographers in print, television, digital and radio journalism, independently or within media institutions, residing in Lebanon. Or media and journalism students in their final years (students in their final year of university or students pursuing postgraduate studies.) Interest in gaining knowledge of conflict and gender sensitive coverage, and applying its principles in their media work. Submit a full statement of interest in participating, with the full set of documents as specified in the section below. Criteria for selecting participants A committee composed of project partners and a media advisor will select participants in the training based on the following: 1. Background of the candidates: a. Profile with a background in the field of media: completion of media or journalism studies, or students in their final year in the field of media or journalism (as mentioned in the participation criteria section), or at least 2 or 3 years of direct work experience in a media or journalism position covering news. Priority will be given to candidates who have previous experience working on issues of social cohesion, human rights and social issues. 2. Relevance of the proposed story idea to the objectives of the project: a. Addressing the causes and roots of conflicts b. Promoting cohesion Social from a gender perspective c. Combating biases, stereotypes and discrimination d. The project can be implemented within the available budget and means of support provided by Oxfam*. e. Priority will be given to proposals that address intersectional issues (environment, human rights, disability, inclusion, etc.) and highlight the stories of women, marginalized people, LGBTIQ+ people, people with disabilities and other disadvantaged groups. Closing Date: Sunday, 09. Feb 2025 Intervention Sector(s): Business & Economic Policy, Development, Gender issues [Disclaimer: The above text is machine translated. For accurate information kindly refer the original document.] Tender Link : https://daleel-madani.org/node/522252
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