Reporting on terrorism - an international seminar on global security
| Course type: | International news |
| Start date: | 17 May 2010 |
| End date: | 19 May 2010 |
| Location: | New York, USA |
| Partners: | Gerda Henkel Stiftung and Stanley Foundation |
| Deadline: | 22 Feb 2010 |
| CLOSED |
Thomson Reuters Foundation invites journalists to apply to take part in a major three-day seminar in New York, USA in May. Reporting on Terrorism – an international seminar on Global Security will be held at the Thomson Reuters building will bring together security experts, authoritative commentators and journalists for a series of lively debates and lectures.
The agenda will examine origins of terrorism, its manifestations and possible responses. The seminar will look critically at the role of the media and whether journalists inadvertently help terrorists achieve their goals. There will be sessions on how terrorists use the internet, the role of intelligence agencies, fragile states and a discussion of how the media can report on terrorist violence without spreading the very fear that the terrorists want to sow. Panels will be complemented by practical workshop exercises and a newsmaker session.
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The agenda will examine origins of terrorism, its manifestations and possible responses. The seminar will look critically at the role of the media and whether journalists inadvertently help terrorists achieve their goals. There will be sessions on how terrorists use the internet, the role of intelligence agencies, fragile states and a discussion of how the media can report on terrorist violence without spreading the very fear that the terrorists want to sow. Panels will be complemented by practical workshop exercises and a newsmaker session.
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Eligibility
Journalists from developed and developing countries, working in print, broadcasting or online, may apply irrespective of whether they are highly experienced or have reported for only a few years. They do not need to be specialists on terrorism. But the organisers are looking for those who have a proven interest and track record in reporting on security issues and conflict and who are willing not just to listen but also to put forward their own ideas and to enter debate. Applicants must be fluent in English as the event will not have translation facilities.
Funding
Applicants from developing countries may be eligible for funding support to cover their travel and attendance costs.
Submissions
- A biography of up to 250 words outlining your career.
- Two recent examples of your published work, preferably relevant to the course for which you are applying, with a brief summary in English (if necessary). TV/Radio journalists can send in their scripts and a brief summary.
- A statement of between 250 and 500 words describing any factors affecting your work as a journalist. Explain how you hope to benefit from the course for which you are applying.