JWF Academy Activity Series
Meet Our Experts and Speakers

Jørgen Lorentzen
Film Producer, Integral Film AS

Yuksel Durgut
Journalist, International Journalists Association

Firdoze Bulbulia

Faith Isiakpere

Sanna Camara
Journalist, The Gambia

Aliza Appelbaum

Arif Elsaui
Journalist in East Africa, focusing on Sudan and South Sudan

Christina Paiai

Angely Montilla
Editorial Staff, Carnegie Corporation of New York

Jordan Gass-Poore`
Freelance Journalist based in New York

Dr. Rajendran Govender
Social Cohesion and Diversity Expert

Isobel Koshiew
Correspondent, The Guardian

Ian Williams
President Foreign Press Association

Uday Basu
Chair, International Association of Religion Journalists

Marika Djolai
Senior Researcher, Expert, Leader at The Balkans in Europe Policy Advisory Group

Stephanie Fillion
UN Correspondent International Reporter

Abdullah Bozkurt
Director, Nordic Monitor

Thomas Sideris
Investigative Journalist and Documentary Director

Yazeed Kamaldien
Freelance Journalist, South Africa

António Zappulla
Chief Executive Officer, Thomson Reuters Foundation
WHY join the Media and Journalism Webinars?

Meet professional journalists from around the world

Learn from renown journalists with practical knowledge and experience

Transfer knowledge and skills into practice through research

Get experiential learning through hands-on journalism project

Write and publish news article on blogs and social media

Protect press freedom, human rights and democratic values

Build a network of journalists and young professionals

Receive a Certificate of Participation upon completion
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Past Webinars

Session 1: Training: Risk Assessment and Managing Boundaries for Journalists Covering Conflicts
27 May 2024 | 10am - 11:30 am (EST)

Session 2: Training: Ensuring Trust on Media in the Age of Misinformation / Disinformation
29 May 2024 I 10am - 11:30am (EST)

Session 3: Training: Establishing a Solid Professional Foundation and Upholding Media Ethics
31 May 2024 | 10am - 11:30am (EST)

Session 4: Panel: Digital Revolution: Latest Technology Advancements and Artificial Intelligence
3 June 2024 | 10am - 11:30am (EST)

Session 5: Introducing Media and Press Freedom Organizations
5 June 2024 | 10am - 11:30am (EST)