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Expression of Interest for Conflict and Gender-Sensitive Reporting Training The partners operate in a total of 12 geographical localities, as per the following: Mashta Hammoud/Mashta Hassan Akkar Fnaidek Akkar Tikrit Akkar Beddawi Tripoli Jabal Mohsen/Tebbeneh - Tripoli Mina Tripoli Deir el Ahmar Bekaa Baalback Bekaa Saida South Lebanon Barja Mount Lebanon Ein el Remmeneh/Shiyah - Beirut Hay el Gharbeh/Ghobeiri - Beirut WEAM is launching four thematic campaigns (interfaith, social and traditional media, sports, and music), aiming to increase communities access to gender-responsive conflict prevention and resolution tools and methods; in line with the larger project objectives. The Training described in the current document falls under the Social and Traditional Media campaign and aims to support media professionals have better conflict-sensitive and gender-sensitive news reporting, through a series of practical tools. The campaign includes the development of a conflict-sensitive and gender-sensitive toolkit, training of a cohort of journalists, and mentorship to support the execution of few media products applying the toolkits principles. The Expression of Interest is for journalists and reporters to participate in a 2-day training on the mentioned toolkit. A group of selected candidates will benefit from a small fund to realize their media project. Oxfam will be selecting a total of 30 journalists to participate in this activity. Objectives of the Training Equip the participants with the skills to apply a conflict and gender-sensitive lens to their media reporting. Equip the participants with tools to enhance their reporting skills by addressing biases, stereotypes, and underrepresentation in mainstream media [ex: positive reporting principles, gender analysis, power analysis, fact-checking activities, etc.]. Sensitize young journalists and news reporters on issues of social cohesion, conflict sensitivity, and solid gender considerations. Provide participants with an exposure opportunity to network with like-minded individuals as well as media professionals. Provide the participants the opportunity to apply the acquired knowledge through producing media material that fosters social cohesion and gender justice. Support a group of aspiring media professionals to become ambassadors for the toolkit and disseminate its principles and tools in their professional circles and among their peers. Details A total of 30 journalists and reporters will be trained for 2 days on Conflict and Gender-Sensitive reporting. The training will address conflict sensitivity and gender sensitivity in media and news coverage. Candidates among the training participants will be selected for a mentoring program to design and produce media products aligning with the conflict and gender sensitivity concepts they acquired during the 2-day training. A total of 6 or more projects will receive the fund. The selected media products will be funded by Oxfam. Eligibility Criteria Staff and freelance journalists, reporters, and photojournalists based in Lebanon and working across print, TV, digital, and radio or Senior Media and Journalism students (students in their last undergraduate year or students pursuing graduate studies). Interest in obtaining knowledge of and applying conflict and gender sensitivity reporting principles in their media work. Presenting a full Expression of Interest with the complete set of documents as specified in the section below. Selection Criteria A panel consisting of the WEAM partners with the media consultant will select the training participants based on the following: Background of the candidates: Profile with a background in media: having pursued Media or Journalism studies or being a Senior Media or Journalism student (as mentioned in the Eligibility section) or having worked for at least 2 or 3 years directly in a Media or Journalism function covering news. Candidates with previous experience working on issues of social cohesion, human rights and prominent social issues will be prioritized. Relevance of the proposed story idea to the projects objectives: Addressing causes and roots of conflict Promoting social cohesion with a gendered perspective Combating biases, stereotypes, and discrimination Feasibility within available budget and support means of Oxfam*. Applications tackling cross-cutting issues (environment, human rights, disability and inclusion, etc.) and shedding light on stories of women, marginalized people, the LGBTQ community, disabled individuals and other disenfranchised segments will be prioritized. Diversity: Ensuring a balanced representation of participants from diverse gender backgrounds, nationalities, localities, and expertise. Closing Date: Sunday, 09. Feb 2025 Intervention Sector(s): Business & Economic Policy, Development, Social & Cultural Development Tender Link : https://daleel-madani.org/civil-society-directory/oxfam-italia/calls/expression-interest-conflict-and-gender-sensitive-reporting-training
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