Webinar Schedule
SESSION 1: Ethics and Strategies of Investigative Journalism: Covering Cases from Undemocratic Regimes
May 25, 2026, Monday (10:00 – 11:30 AM EST)
- Literacy Strategies for building an engaged audience on online media platforms
- Core principles of investigative journalism
- Challenges and opportunities of journalism from overseas
SESSION 2: The Role of Media Literacy and Narratives in the Age of Polarization and Misinformation (Training)
May 27, 2026, Wednesday (10:00 – 11:30 AM EST)
- Narratives and Storytelling: Drafting Engaging Narratives for Impact
- Civic Discourse for Democratic Governance: Fostering Informed Public Engagement
- UNESCO’s Global Standards for Media and Information Literacy
SESSION 3: Navigating through Transnational Repression, Censorship and Digital Attacks (Training)
May 29, 2026, Monday (10:00 – 11:30 AM EST)
- Using digital tools to counter authoritarian narratives and build resilient networks
- Examining the risks of displacement and offering perspectives on the support systems needed to sustain their work
- Leveraging global solidarity to challenge authoritarian regimes and empower media professionals in exile
SESSION 4: Cross-Cutting Line between Journalism and Human Rights Advocacy
June 1, 2026, Wednesday (10:00 – 11:30 AM EST)
- Representatives of media and press freedom organizations will present resources and opportunities available at their institutions to support the work of journalists, empower media professionals reporting from conflicts and working on pressing social, political and cultural issues
SESSION 5: Introducing Media and Press Freedom Organizations
June 3, 2026, Monday (10:00 – 11:30 AM EST)
- Transitioning from journalism into human rights advocacy
- Intersectionality of press freedom and democracy on a global scale
- Power of storytelling resonating with audiences across borders
