Beige Brown Vintage Group Project Presentation.pdf

internatuinal journalism

1. Journalists in
extreme
situations
Presented by PINAR RY

2. Introduction
There are many areas around the world,
particularly in conflict or post-conflict zones,
where it is dangerous, even life-threatening, to
practice journalism. The war in Ukraine provides
yet another tragic illustration of the
vulnerability of journalists in conflict situations.
While it is impossible to prevent all of the risks
these journalists are exposed to, states can and
should do more to reinforce their safety.

3. Five main challenges
situational
(technicali
ties,
practical,
collegial)
profession
al
(mission,
approach,
roles)
personal
(traits,
emotions,
coping)

4. Challenges
&
traumatic
(general
mental
health and
posttrauma
tic stress)
experienti
al
(learning
and
growth).

5. Discussion
Media are important interacting and
communicating actors in disasters . As the eyes
and ears of citizens, journalists have a key role
also in terms of creating coherence and
meaning. During disasters, journalists are not
only reporting but also witnessing the event.

6. Conclusion
Finally, covering a major disaster , can be experienced as
an eye opening and a life-changing event for journalists
on site. The mission can broaden life perspectives and be
educational, insightful, inspiring and developing as well
as a proof of one's own capacity, which can boost self-
confidence. At the same time, an experience can be a
burden to bear, and can cause a strong impact in the
memory lasting for several years. Some reporters and
photographers may react with saying “never again”.
Others might say “never regret” and would decide to go
again.

7. Thank
You!