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PESHAWAR, Dec 19 (APP):Trust for Democratic Education and Accountability (TDEA) organized a two-day training workshop on Conflict Reporting for male and female journalists from the merged districts, aimed at enhancing professional skills and ethical reporting in sensitive situations.
Renowned media trainers Raza Hamdani, Shehzad Anwar, and Farrukh Tanveer conducted detailed sessions during the workshop.
They discussed key aspects of conflict-sensitive journalism, safety of journalists, balanced reporting, verification of information, and the role of media in promoting peace and social cohesion in conflict-affected areas.
The trainers emphasized responsible reporting, avoidance of sensationalism, and the importance of understanding local dynamics while covering conflicts in the merged districts.
The trainers also stressed the need for gender-sensitive reporting and inclusion of diverse voices while covering conflict-related stories from the newly merged districts.
They said that responsible journalism can help counter misinformation, build public trust, and contribute positively to peacebuilding efforts by presenting facts with accuracy, context, and empathy.
Director RTI, Sadat Jahan, also delivered a special lecture highlighting the effective use of the Right to Information (RTI) law for obtaining authentic data and producing fact-based, accurate news reports. He encouraged journalists to utilize RTI as a powerful tool for transparency and accountability.
During the two-day workshop, participants actively engaged in interactive discussions, group exercises, and practical case studies related to conflict reporting. Journalists shared their field experiences and challenges faced while reporting from sensitive areas, making the sessions more insightful and practical.
At the conclusion of the workshop, TDEA organizer Khalfan Khattak, along with Sadat Jahan, distributed certificates among the participants.
They appreciated the active participation of journalists and reaffirmed TDEA’s commitment to strengthening democratic values and professional journalism through capacity-building initiatives.