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Kanyabayonga, Democratic Republic of the Congo
UN peacekeeper awaiting the arrival of the DRC Minister of Communications at the Kanyabayonga base of the UN Stabilization Mission.
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War Stories. Peace Stories.
Peace, Conflict & The Media. A Symposium
Wherever there is war, there is reporting. We want the dramatic story—but at what cost? Does covering violence beget more violence? Let’s discuss in the Symposium.
There are other stories just outside our field of view—stories of extraordinary resilience, of local or quiet heroes, of communities pushing back effectively in nonviolent ways. Can peace be a good story?
The stories we sell and tell have extraordinary power to shape policy and perception. Stories can change hearts and minds. We’ve seen it happen—stories can end wars, bring about peace and save lives. A good story can change the world.
Let’s discuss.
PHOTO: UN Women/Betsy Davis Cosme
Proud voters in the 2012 Parliamentary elections in Timor-Leste.
A Journalism
COMPETITION
In partnership with The Pulitzer Center, a competition for grants up to $20,000 for peace reporting. Applications due March 1.
A One-Day
SYMPOSIUM
Journalists, peacebuilders and others are invited to a one-day symposium to launch a powerful ongoing conversation on peace, conflict and the media.
Community
CONVERSATIONS
Online explorations of the intersection of peace, diplomacy and conflict reporting for reporters, peacebuilders and the public.
War Stories. Peace Stories.
has been made possible through the generous support of these visionary organizations.
Symposium Speakers and Panelists
April 11, 2018. The Times Center, NYC
A unique roster of internationally respected journalists and peacebuilders
excited to share new ideas about covering war and covering peace (see more).
Passy Mubalama
Founder, Executive Director
Action & Development Initiative for the Protection of Women & Children
Details & Digits
Program
8:00 am Breakfast & Registration
8:45 am Welcome
8:55 am A Story. Saba Ismail in her own words
9:00 am Telling (and Not Telling) the Story
10:10 am Another story. Quscondy Abdulshafi in his own words
10:15 am Alexis Okeowo & Robert J. Rosenthal
11:00 am Networking Break & Booksigning with Alexis Okeowo
11:30 am Pitching for Peace. Live Pitches from the three competition finalists
12:15 pm Lunch Break
1:25 pm A third story. Kessy Ekomo-Soignet in her own words
1:30 pm Who is Telling the Story and Whose Story Are We Telling? (panel discussion)
2:45 pm Sebastian Junger
3:30 pm Moving Forward: Re-imagining Conflict Reporting As a Force for Change (panel discussion)
4:45 pm Networking, Cocktail Reception & Booksigning with Sebastian Junger and Lynsey Addario
Venue
The Times Center
242 West 41st Street
New York, NY 10036
War Stories Peace Stories is proud to have the generous support and assistance of the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting in creating this symposium.
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Tickets are limited. If you are a student, please email us about a discount. If you are a journalist or peacebuilder working outside the United States, please email us about travel support. If you are affiliated with one of our partner organizations, please inquire about discounted tickets.
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