March 26, 2009
When Information Saves Lives
Engaging Local Media in Humanitarian Crises
Today Internews, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Relief (UNOCHA) and the BBC World Service Trust are hosting a panel discussion at the UN in New York called "Left in the Dark: The Unmet Need for Communication in Humanitarian Response." Participants will discuss the information needs of populations affected by crises, share best practices of preparedness and response by national governments, and explore how broadcast media can be mobilized to provide emergency information.
Independent, local media can improve humanitarian relief and enable people in the midst of crisis to take an active role in their own survival and recovery. Click on the images below to learn more.
One million tsunami survivors in Aceh get news of relief more>>
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Emergency radio program airs life-saving info for earthquake survivors more>>
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Community radio by and for Darfur refugees and displaced Chadians more>>
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Amid post-election violence, learning balanced, sensitive reporting more>>
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Under assault, Gazans get vital news on food, blankets, and ceasefires more>>
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Cutting through confusion to cover avian flu accurately more>>
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An information lifeline for Sri Lankans displaced by civil war more>>
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With MacArthur challenge grant, Internews starts fund for disasters more>>
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MORE Download a PDF version of the new Internews publication, "When Information Saves Lives: Engaging Local Media in Humanitarian Crises." Coming soon: "Reporting on Humanitarian Crises: A Manual for Journalists and Trainers," set for publication in 2009. Sign up to get an alert when the manual is available. Internews team wins international award for photos of displaced Kenyans. |
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