Myanmar journalists' toolkit in cultural and ethnic reporting

Media is a potent tool in promoting tolerance, inclusiveness, and diversity or a driver of conflict. Myanmar Journalists’ Toolkit in Cultural and Ethnic Reporting provides practical tips (lessons) on how to be a positive force in fostering peace and unity as requirements in nation-building.

The toolkit is structured into four parts:

1. Situational of Ethno-Cultural Landscape and Ethnic Media; 
2. Why Cultural and Ethnic Reporting is Important;
3. Do’s and Don’ts in Cultural and Ethnic Reporting including Gender Sensitivity and Safety and Protection of Journalists; and
4. Story Ideas in Cultural and Ethnic Reporting including sample model articles in various formats/platforms. The chapter on dos and don’ts is aligned with Media and Information Literacy (MIL) principles, particularly MIL’s thrust of promoting intercultural dialogue.

At least 75 per cent of the content is original work sourced from research and personal experiences of the authors and resource persons. The rest of the content is sourced from relevant UNESCO publications on gender and the safety of journalists.

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