Al Jazeera Journalism Review

30/06/2024

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨 𝐰𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞 '𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬' 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐠𝐞?
The ever-changing news cycle raises questions about journalistic ethics and the value of news content.

28/06/2024

𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭, 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚: 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐧’𝐭 𝐒𝐮𝐛-𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧
Exploring the Vital Role of Dehumanisation in Israel's Warfare Strategy: Going Beyond Missile Capabilities and Stripping Palestinians of Their Humanity
By Andrew Mitrovica

Dehumanisation of Palestinians is as central to Israel’s war strategy as the deadly missiles it wields

27/06/2024

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞

The future of journalism and artificial intelligence (AI) is intertwined, with AI being used to generate articles and assist journalists in various tasks. While AI can enhance efficiency, there are concerns about transparency, accuracy, and potential job losses. Journalists need to understand the limitations and possibilities of AI, ensuring human oversight and ethical considerations.
The use of AI in journalism requires careful consideration of biases, privacy issues, and the impact on society.
UNESCO has outlined recommendations to ensure the responsible use of AI, which is also applicable to the media sector and beyond.

AI can enhance journalism by assisting with data analysis and customisation, but ethical concerns like bias and plagiarism must be addressed.

What does the future really hold for AI in journalism?

By Amira Zahra Imouloudene

What does the future really hold for journalism and artificial intelligence?

26/06/2024

Climate Journalism in Vietnam's Censored Landscape

Journalists in Vietnam are facing censorship and risking it all to uncover climate secrets! Find out how they're fighting back against restrictions!
𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤: https://institute.aljazeera.net/en/ajr/article/2736

In Vietnam, climate journalists face challenges due to censorship and restrictions on press freedom, making it difficult to report environmental issues accurately. Despite these obstacles, there are still journalists working to cover climate stories creatively and effectively, highlighting the impor...

24/06/2024

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐉𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 (By Johann Fleuri)

Japan's vibrant subcultures challenge the reductive narratives often portrayed in Western media. How should journalists approach their reporting to understand this dynamic society authentically?
http://institute.aljazeera.net/en/ajr/article/2729 via

Japan's vibrant subcultures and feminist activists challenge the reductive narratives often portrayed in Western media. To understand this dynamic society authentically, journalists must approach their reporting with patience, commitment, and empathy, shedding preconceptions and engaging deeply with...

23/06/2024

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨 𝐰𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞 '𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬' 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐠𝐞?

The relentless flow of news in the digital age has reshaped the parameters by which we decide what is 'news' and what is not.
This ever-changing news cycle raises questions about journalistic ethics and the value of news content.

Where does journalism's loyalty lie?
Audience demand or integrity?
Read here: https://institute.aljazeera.net/en/ajr/article/2329
How do we determine 'newsworthiness' in the digital age?

20/06/2024

On World Refugee Day, Refugees or Migrants: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬.

On this day, it is worth revisiting why people are called refugees and what the difference is between a refugee and a migrant.
Also, what is Al Jazeera's policy for covering the topic?
By Mohammed Ahaddad
https://institute.aljazeera.net/en/ajr/article/2356

12/06/2024

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐀𝐈-𝐒𝐲𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐬 𝐕𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚'𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭
By Survat Arora

The recent Indian elections witnessed the unprecedented use of generative AI, leading to a surge in misinformation and deepfakes. Political parties leveraged AI to create digital avatars of deceased leaders and Bollywood actors.

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://institute.aljazeera.net/en/ajr/article/2716

11/06/2024

The Rise of Podcasting: How Digital Audio Is Revolutionising Journalism 🎤
By Anam Hussain

In this age of digital transformation and media convergence, podcasts stand out as a testament to the enduring power of journalism—a medium that transcends borders, sparks conversations, and brings the world closer together. Exploring how independent podcasts such as Al-Shabaka - الشبكة are amplify marginalised voices covering the Gaza crisis.

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://institute.aljazeera.net/en/ajr/article/2710

10/06/2024

Virtual reality gives journalists a clearer view of on-ground realities during conflicts or significant events. How might this technology reshape the way audiences engage with news narratives?

Journalists can use virtual reality to get a much clearer view of what is happening on the ground during conflict or other major events. This is how it works

05/06/2024

What is daily life like in ?

Al Jazeera’s
Maram Humaid talks about the living conditions in Gaza, from starvation to repeated forced displacement, and how it’s worsened since 's invasion of .

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04/06/2024

Guidebook for Fact-Checking in Somali

Our Somali translation of the Fact-Checking Guide for digital platforms has been released by Al Jazeera Media Institute. You can download it for free here: https://institute.aljazeera.net/en/publications

04/06/2024

The sensationalist coverage of su***de incidents can lead to an increase in su***de rates within impacted communities. It is crucial for journalists to exercise caution in their reporting methods. By Abeer Ayyoub
Here are some guidelines for reporting on su***de cases:

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞: http://institute.aljazeera.net/en/ajr/article/2327 via

03/06/2024

Ethical reporting - how to cover su***de responsibly
By Abeer Ayyoub

Sensationalist reporting of su***de cases has been shown to cause a rise in the number of people taking their own lives in affected communities.
How and why must journalists take care when reporting on su***de cases?

Read more: http://institute.aljazeera.net/en/ajr/article/2327 via

30/05/2024

𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠: Is The Atlantic Justifying Child Killings in Gaza?


Is The Atlantic's recent article suggesting a legal basis for the tragic deaths of children in Gaza? Graeme Wood's perspective sparks a critical conversation on interpreting international law and humanitarian principles. Explore the complexities and implications of this thought-provoking piece. https://shorturl.at/WU50S

29/05/2024

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐬𝐫𝐚𝐞𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞

https://institute.aljazeera.net/en/ajr/article/1484
Western media coverage of Israel and Palestine often portrays Palestinians as aggressors, while whitewashing Israeli offenses.
>>How can we provide a balanced and authentic picture?
>>How can journalists tell the story of the oppressed and silenced?
>>What are the challenges faced by journalists in various regions, such as India, Cameroon, and Southeast Asia?

BY Megan O'Toole (Published on: Mon, 05/17/2021)

How can journalists accurately cover Palestine without becoming unbalanced or biased? Here are some concrete tools and techniques for reporters to keep in mind.

27/05/2024

𝐀 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐫 𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐚𝐳𝐚

A report from the National Writers Union details incidents and testimonies about approximately 100 journalists who faced retaliatory actions from their institutions due to their positions on the ongoing Israeli war on Gaza and their public criticism of the mainstream Western media's failure to adequately cover this war.

https://institute.aljazeera.net/en/ajr/article/2683

23/05/2024

𝐅𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐅𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚
By Derick Matsengarwodzi

Fact-checkers in Africa are using various digital media tools to counter disinformation tactics, which can mislead voters, destabilize governments, and impact public services and economies.
How are they raising awareness and combatting the increasing usage of misinformation and disinformation to manipulate elections and social governance?
𝑹𝒆𝒂𝒅 𝑴𝒐𝒓𝒆:
https://institute.aljazeera.net/en/ajr/article/2686

22/05/2024

‘𝐈 𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐧𝐨 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐚 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬’ - 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 By

Local journalists are key to informing the public about the devastating dangers of climate change but, in India, a lack of knowledge, training and access to expert sources is holding them back. 𝑹𝒆𝒂𝒅 𝑴𝒐𝒓𝒆: https://institute.aljazeera.net/en/ajr/article/2333

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16/05/2024

🔍OSINT Series #1 - What is OSINT? By Sara Creta
Open-source intelligence is the key to unlocking valuable insights through publicly available data.
Discover the importance of OSINT in journalism and how it empowers investigations with clear strategies, tools, and validation methods.
Dive into a compelling case study from South Sudan, showcasing the impact of leveraging various sources to uncover crucial stories.

Stay informed, stay empowered!

📰🔎

In the second part of our special series on using open-source intelligence in journalism, we look at what constitutes and open-source investigation

15/05/2024

"𝗜 𝗔𝗺 𝗦𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗔𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲!": 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗮𝘇𝗮'𝘀 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀
(By Hisham Zakkout)

The Israeli occupation has escalated from targeting journalists to intimidating and killing their families. Hisham Zaqqout, Al Jazeera's correspondent in Gaza talks about his experience covering the war and the delicate balance between family obligations and professional duty. https://institute.aljazeera.net/en/ajr/article/2669

15/05/2024

‘Not an easy ride’ - the long and winding road to digital journalism in Cameroon
By Akem Nkwain
https://institute.aljazeera.net/en/ajr/article/1854

How do you mark yourself as a professional reporter in Cameroon when everyone has a page and claims to be a ‘journalist’?
Social media has changed the journalism landscape in Cameroon, blurring the lines between professional journalists and citizen reporters. Traditional journalists are adapting to digital reporting, but the spread of fake news and sensationalism on social media poses challenges.

How do you mark yourself as a professional reporter in Cameroon when everyone has a page and claims to be a ‘journalist’?

14/05/2024

How to distinguish news-worthy images?

In the digital age, it can be difficult to distinguish between newsworthy images on media and social media platforms. Do you know how to tell the difference?

13/05/2024

Press Freedom in Multiple EU Countries on the "Verge of Collapse" Reports Show

https://institute.aljazeera.net/en/ajr/article/2671

The European Civil Liberties Union's Media Freedom 2024 report highlights a decline in press freedom and media pluralism in several EU countries, with calls for comprehensive reforms.

The report also points out biases in Western media coverage of the Israeli offensive in Gaza, including restrictions on certain terms and unbalanced reporting. It raises concerns about diminishing media pluralism, journalist prosecution and surveillance, and declining public trust in the media.

The European Civil Liberties Union's Media Freedom 2024 report highlights a decline in press freedom and media pluralism in several EU countries, with calls for comprehensive reforms. The report also points out biases in Western media coverage of the Israeli offensive in Gaza, including restrictions...

12/05/2024

𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗚𝗮𝘇𝗮'𝘀 𝗪𝗮𝗿 𝗭𝗼𝗻𝗲 By Linda Shalash


Over 120 journalists have been killed in the Israeli conflict in Gaza, with many facing rights violations and lack of recognition from their employers.

Journalists like Wafa Abu Hajaj and Mohammed Abu Shaar lack safety equipment and legal protection, highlighting the challenges faced by journalists in Gaza.

Local media companies exploit journalists, denying them rights and compensation, while Israel denies responsibility for targeting journalists.

Efforts are being made to seek justice through legal avenues and document crimes against journalists. The lack of international intervention leaves journalists in Gaza exposed to danger daily.
https://institute.aljazeera.net/en/ajr/article/2668

Journalists lack safety equipment and legal protection, highlighting the challenges faced by journalists in Gaza. While Israel denies responsibility for targeting journalists, the lack of international intervention leaves journalists in Gaza exposed to daily danger.

11/05/2024

2 years... We remember our late colleague Shireen Abu Akleh, two years after she was tragically killed. Still, no one has been held accountable.

With 25 years of reporting on Palestine, she entered every Arab household and affected them when the news of her killing broke.

11/05/2024

𝗧𝘄𝗼 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗔𝗯𝘂 𝗔𝗸𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗭𝗘𝗥𝗢 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆.

Discover Shireen Abu Akleh's legacy in this PDF book and numerous other publications from Al Jazeera Media Institute (free downloads): https://institute.aljazeera.net/en/publications

What you will find in Shireen Abu Akleh’s Legacy book:

* The professional values and ethics that characterized Shireen Abu Akleh’s journalism, particularly her commitment to truth and human-focused storytelling.

* The unique challenges she faced as a journalist in Palestine, and the complexities of reporting within a political and hostile environment.

* The relationship between Abu Akleh and Al Jazeera, emphasizing the opportunities and constraints.

* The book underscores the importance of professional ethics in Abu Akleh’s reports, such as accuracy, balance, and objectivity, despite the difficulties of field journalism.

08/05/2024

Over 50 journalism professors have signed a letter urging the New York Times to address concerns about their now infamous report on what they called "systematic sexual violence" during Hamas attacks on Israel.

The report, which was titled "‘Screams Without Words’: How Hamas Weaponized Sexual Violence on Oct. 7" has been the subject of ongoing scrutiny and doubts from both external critics and Times staffers over the reliability of its sources and editorial process.

The Times defended its work but did not issue any corrections despite relatives of a woman cited in the story denying claims that she was r***d and new evidence in the Israeli media.

The academics are calling for an independent review of the editorial process to address the credibility of the report, including discrepancies in accounts and reliance on inexperienced freelancers.

The signatories emphasize the importance of news organizations being willing to critically assess their own reporting to maintain credibility.

06/05/2024

“People right now are scared of journalists,” Al Jazeera reporter Hind Khoudary tells host Marc Lamont Hill about Israeli targeting of journalists in .

🔗 Watch the full interview for : https://youtu.be/e3K1oYte87o

05/05/2024

On World Press Freedom Day, Al Jazeera journalists tell us what this day means to them.

🎤What does Press Freedom mean to you?

👇🏼Tell us in the comments.


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