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No Women, no Peace: Media's Role in the Women, Peace and Security Agenda

Malin Palm, Laura Gil (eds.)

International Media Support (IMS) (2025), 43 pp.

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The Routledge Handbook of Conflict and Peace Communication
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Stacey L. Connaughton, Stefanie Pukallus (eds.)

New York; London: Routledge (2025), xxxiii, 432 pp.

"This handbook provides a comprehensive review of research in conflict and peace communication and offers readers a range of insights into foundational, ongoing, and emerging discussions in this field. The volume brings together peace studies, conflict studies, and communication studies to acknowled ... more

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The Handbook of Conflict and Peace Communication
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Sudeshna Roy (ed.)

Hoboken; Chichester: Wiley Blackwell (2025), xxvi, 430 pp.

"This book offers an in-depth view of how intricate and intractable conflicts can be and how the communicative aspects of conflict are equally challenging. The author reviews and guides readers through classic and contemporary analysis in the field, providing a truly interdisciplinary work. Handbook ... more

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Conflict journalism, coloniality and election violence in Zimbabwe: The case for Ubuntu ethics

Tendai Chari

Journal of African Media Studies, volume 16, issue 3 (2024), pp. 303-320

"Drawing insights from decolonial theory and Ubuntu ethics, this article examines coloniality practices embedded in conflict journalism in Zimbabwe. It uses election violence reporting between 2000 and 2013 as a lens for gaining insights into how reporting conflicts perpetuates coloniality. How colo ... more

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Sustainable Independent Media Activity (SIMA) South Sudan; Aga Khan Foundation (AKF); Global Centre for Pluralism; IREX (2024), 48 pp.

"Sustainable Independent Media Activity (SIMA) partners the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) and the Global Centre for Pluralism (the Centre) have developed this toolkit to support media actors in South Sudan. The purpose of this toolkit is to provide media actors with a set of analytical concepts, practic ... more

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Framing the Colombian Peace Process: Between Peace and War Journalism

Victor García-Perdomo, Summer Harlow, Danielle K. Brown

Journalism Practice, volume 18, issue 4 (2024), pp. 991-1014

"This bilingual, cross-national study analyzes stories about the Colombian peace process that were engaged with on social media o understand the use of peace and war framing in news reporting. Using content analysis as a method, this paper operationalized Galtung’s classification of peace journali ... more

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Periodismo de paz: Nuevos desafíos

Vania Arenas Sandoval

La Paz: Fundación UNIR (2024), 134 pp.

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Conflict Sensitive Media Work within the Civil Peace Service (CPS)

Suzanne Gentges, Karin Bridger, Faith Chege et al.

Bonn; Eschborn: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) (2023), 11 pp.

"The media plays an important role in shaping public discourse on current issues - especially in conflict situations. Depending on the reporting, media can either exacerbate conflicts or contribute to their de-escalation and constructive management. The aim of CPS's work in this field, is to support ... partner organizations that work on conflict-sensitive media content. Training courses for journalists and media professionals raise awareness of the consequences of their reporting and the resulting responsibility. Core principles of conflict-sensitive media work are independence, transparency, no manipulation, identification of problems as well as possible solutions, and consideration of different perspectives. This enables readers, listeners, and viewers to have access to objective information, to form their own opinions and to be oriented towards solutions. Journalists and media professionals have the power to positively influence public discourse, provide an inclusive and safe space for dialogue and exchange, and contribute to nonviolent conflict transformation. Our partners focus on the intersection of media and conflict transformation. Their conflict-sensitive media work is aimed at providing media professionals with concepts, methods, and strategies for analyzing and understanding conflicts and their dynamics. Further, they explore the possibilities of exerting a de-escalating and peace-promoting influence on the presentation of conflicts through informed, differentiated, and sensitive reporting. A variety of approaches are used to strengthen conflict-sensitive media work at the individual, local, community and institutional levels and to bring about societal change. [...] Initiatives and activities of our CPS partners include: Designing training modules on conflict-sensitive media work and non-violent communication; creating a wide range of media products, including radio shows and dramas, photographs, visualized interviews, television, theater performances, articles, features, online media, vlogging, blogging, comic books, murals, or paintings; bringing together diverse groups in conflict to report on divisive issues; creating communities of practice for learning, listening, and sharing; establishing monitoring and evaluation structures to assess the impact of products; organizing peer-to-peer exchanges in labs, conferences, and roundtables. On the following pages, nine countries in which the CPS runs projects provide insights into their respective conflict-sensitive media work." (Page 1) more

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Responsible Journalism in Conflicted Societies: Trust and Public Service Across New and Old Divides

Jake Lynch, Charis Rice (eds.)

London; New York: Routledge (2023), xii, 216 pp.

"Applying an inclusive concept of ‘conflicted societies’ that goes beyond those affected by violent conflict to include traditionally ‘stable’ but increasingly polarised democracies, such as the UK and the USA, contributors engage with longstanding questions and new challenges surrounding co ... more

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Quels médias pour la paix? = Welche Medien für den Frieden?

Paris: L'Harmattan (2023), 124 pp.

"Les autrices et auteurs analysent le rôle des médias dans les guerres et proposent des formes de médias qui promeuvent la paix. Les contributions sont les transcriptions des interventions du colloque « Quels médias pour la paix ? », organisé les 15 et 16 octobre 2022 à Soleure par l'Institu ... more

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Compilation of Briefing Papers on the Media Sector Development in Ethiopia

Abdissa Zerai, Elsabet Samuel Tadesse, Haron Mwangi, Teshager Shiferaw, Tewodros Negash

PRIMED; International Media Support (IMS) (2023), 64 pp.

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Examining Terrorism, Extremism and Radicalization Through a Peace Communication Perspective

Flora Khoo (ed.)

New York: Peter Lang (2023), 322 pp.

"This edited book expands the applicability of peace journalism research beyond war to cover terrorism and radicalization, an issue that has not yet been touched by peace journalism scholars." (Publisher description)

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Inspiring the Next Generation of Independent Media in Pakistan. Final Evaluation Report

Saeed Ullah Khan, Mahe Nau Haider, Tehreem Tussaud, Zara Naveed, Aaftab Ullah et al.

Search for Common Ground; GLOW Consultants (2023), 34 + xiii pp. (annexes)

"The project design, interventions, and targeting in the two provinces of Pakistan aligned with the challenging context, especially in high-risk border districts with Afghanistan. In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, where conflict dynamics and security challenges are prevalent, the project is hig ... hly relevant. It offers a platform for youth and women journalists to report on conflict-related issues, enriching public discourse. The evolving media landscape in these regions, marked by increased demand for diverse voices, makes the project's empowerment of underrepresented groups crucial. Focusing on youth and women journalists, the project provides training, resources, and support tailored to their unique needs. It prioritizes inclusivity by considering gender and ethnic diversity, contributing to a pluralistic media landscape. By empowering these journalists to report on conflict and peacebuilding, the project aligns with the region's needs and furthers local perspectives on peace solutions. The project's effectiveness can be assessed in terms of its objectives, capacity-building impact, promotion of conflict-sensitive journalism, and fostering a safer, more inclusive environment for women journalists. This effectiveness was maintained despite a shift in implementation modality and a no-cost extension. Training and mentorship led to improved skills and balanced reporting on conflict-related issues, fulfilling the primary objective of responsible journalism. The project enhanced the capacity of press clubs, journalists, and universities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, fostering openness and collaboration. By incorporating conflict-sensitive journalism into curricula, the project enriched journalism education and training. The project cultivated ethical reporting, sensitivity to local contexts, and diverse perspectives, contributing to understanding and peace. It empowered women journalists to work safely and independently, gaining industry support and increasing their professional capabilities. Intermediate impact assessments highlight the positive influence on the professional lives of women and youth journalists, their prominent roles in the media, and the integration of conflict sensitivity in journalism practices in target regions. The project improved job prospects, self-confidence, and balanced reporting for many participants. It promoted the active participation of youth and women in the media sector, breaking gender and age barriers. Journalists adopted a more responsible approach to conflict-related reporting, showing increased awareness of their impact on tensions. The project fostered a supportive community of practice, encouraged discussion on the media's role in peace-building, and addressed potential risks faced by women journalists. To ensure project sustainability, capacity-building, mentorship, and stakeholder engagement are prioritized. Skills and knowledge are imparted to journalists, press club members, and faculty to continue promoting conflict-sensitive journalism. Mentorship relationships will persist, with experienced journalists guiding emerging talents. Local partners, universities, press clubs, and media houses have embraced the project's initiatives, ensuring their longevity. Universities have incorporated conflict-sensitive journalism into curricula, and press clubs provide enduring platforms for collaboration and professional growth. Government support for ethical journalism and inclusivity indicates a long-term commitment to the project's principles and objectives." (Conclusions, page 32) more

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The risks of peace: Exploring the relationship between peaceocracy and journalism in Kenya

Cecilia Arregui Olivera, David Cheruiyot

International Communication Gazette, volume 85, issue 8 (2023), pp. 663-677

"Scholars have recently suggested that a peaceocracy is emerging in nations experiencing intermittent conflicts. A peaceocracy is an institutionalised political strategy – rather than a political system – that aims to promote stability in states considered fragile. While scholars know how the pr ... more

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Peace Journalism Training for Journalists as a Contribution to PVE in the New Afghanistan

Jake Alexander Lynch, Matt Freear

Journalism and Media, volume 5 (2023), pp. 397-411

"This article presents and discusses results from an exercise in comparative content analysis of news articles about issues of conflict produced by Afghan journalists before and after participating in an internationally sponsored training and mentorship programme in Peace Journalism. The programme w ... more

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“Let’s Draw a Line between Dos and Don’ts”: Pakistani Journalists’ Perspectives about the Ethics of Conflict-Sensitive Reporting

Sadia Jamil, Gifty Appiah-Adjei

Journalism and Media, volume 4, issue 1 (2023), pp. 177-196

"In conflict-ridden countries, the news media has a pivotal role to perform as an active advocate of human rights and societal peace, as well as a facilitator of conflict mitigation and resolution through the gathering and dissemination of non-partisan information. While today the world witness arme ... more

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Media Mapping and Dealing with the Past

Getoarbë Mulliqi-Bojaj, Abit Hoxha, Milan Spirovski

forum ZFD Kosovo & North Macedonia (2023), 23 pp.

"Despite their differences, both Kosovo and North Macedonia have shared challenges with regards to reporting about the past. Problems with violence and trust building in the communities is a field of reporting that does not often go beyond borders of ethnicity and political landscape. Reaching acros ... s the ethnic lines and political division, puts journalists in a dichotomous role between reporting on own community and revealing the truth which jeopardizes the true nature of journalism and the use of objective methodology in choosing sources. This media landscape report for Kosovo and North Macedonia also includes an overview of the self-perception of role of journalists in the society as it pertains to dealing with the past. Journalists stand in the center of journalistic concepts of professional ideology of independence, neutral reporting, and eye-witness accounting in one hand and their duty to accompany nation building processes, deal with crimes, scrutinize former officials of prior political structure and keep current political leaders accountable. This puts journalists in a particular position of being public defenders of the state, nation, and society building but also of development in post-conflict which is part of a wider political agenda. Hence, media actors are almost exclusively part of the political landscape. They argue that media and politics go hand in hand, both in Kosovo and North Macedonia. This, in itself, is challenging. Such interdependence of politics and media make is difficult for media to keep political actors accountable and jeopardizes the role of media in society. The media landscape in Kosovo and North Macedonia incorporates both expert views and empirical research findings that can help structural interventions to continue enhancing the professionalism of journalists with regards to making ethical choices in reporting on dealing with the past. It also guides them to care more about sensitive cases where privacy, the rights of families and victims, and their dignity take the spotlight while leaving sensationalist and celebritization of news reporting for other news beats. Arguing for a bottom-up and conflict-sensitive reporting in dealing with the past, Kosovo and North Macedonian journalists will build themselves pathways of dealing with the past through content that cares about the about truth and dignity while respecting human rights and the rights of victims of conflicts. This enables peace and reconciliation among communities serving the general interests of the people first." (About the project, page 7) more

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Examining Perceptions Towards War/Peace Journalism: A Survey of Journalists in Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan

Shabir Hussain, Araz Ramazan Ahmad

International Communication Gazette, volume 84, issue 3 (2022), pp. 183-205

"Following seminal study on journalistic attitudes towards wars and peace journalism, in this study we investigated the perceptions of conflict reporters in the three most deadly countries in the world including Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan. A total of 317 journalists participated in this study. T ... more

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Periodismo no violento: Hacia un enfoque humanizador de la comunicación

Pía Figueroa Edwards, Nelsy Lizarazo Castro, Juana Pérez Montero, Tony Robinson, Javier Tolcachier

Bogotá: FES Comunicación; Pressenza; Ediciones Desde Abajo (2022), 181 pp.

"Es necesaria una mirada humanista, una visión humanizadora de una realidad tan cambiante y agresiva en cualquier lugar del planeta, para contrarrestar la fuerza de la violencia que ejercen algunos sectores de la política, de la economía y de los medios. En Colombia, esa revisión con un talante ... more

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Overcoming the Peace Journalism Paradox: A Case Study in Journalist Training as Media Development Aid

Jake Lynch, Giuliana Tiripelli

Journal of Applied Journalism & Media Studies, volume 11, issue 2 (2022), pp. 211-226

"Peace journalism (PJ), originally proposed by Johan Galtung as a set of ideational distinctions in representations of conflict, has served as the organizing principle for both scholarly research and practical application. Much of the latter has come through media development aid, generally taking t ... more

The Routledge Handbook of Conflict and Peace Communication Deep Insights

The Handbook of Conflict and Peace Communication Deep Insights

Media for Pluralism Toolkit Key Guides

The Routledge Handbook of Conflict and Peace Communication
Deep Insights

The Handbook of Conflict and Peace Communication
Deep Insights

Media for Pluralism Toolkit
Key Guides