Deadline: 12 June 2024
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has launched applications for Migration Reporting Training Program to promote evidence-based discourse and reporting on migration.
Migration is one of the current news topics in Thai society. Currently, there are more than 3 million migrant workers working and living in Thailand. Although this is an issue that is often widely discussed, but reporting on this issue still has gaps due to incomplete information.
This gap fuels negative stereotypes towards migrants. Until it leads to discrimination and prejudice against these groups of people. As a result, it is more difficult for them to access services and social rights. Promoting creative reporting on migration requires cooperation from many sectors. However, tools to help Thai students understand and report on such issues comprehensively and accurately are still lacking.
The Thai government and IOM therefore cooperate and creating a training project on reporting on migration for Thai students. Its aim is to increase accurate understanding of migration issues. Enhance news reporting skills Prepare Be aware of negative attitudes in society before stepping into the field.
Training is conducted in Thai and participants can choose to attend the training in both conference rooms held in Bangkok. or online via Zoom from other provinces.
Training Topics
- Migration: Basic Course
- What is migration?
- How and where do people move?
- Why do people migrate?
- Why are migrant issues important?
- Migration is managed through the cooperation of all government agencies and all sectors of society. (special lecture by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
- News reporting on migration
- False and distorted information
- How to tell the stories of migrants through photojournalism and evaluate ethics
Who can apply?
- Students from all backgrounds are welcome to apply for the media training which will take place in Bangkok (hybrid) 19-20 June 2024.
For more information, visit IOM.
