To mark #RefugeeWeek2023, Vivienne Francis of Refugee Journalism talks about a new toolkit for newsrooms that are considering hiring a displaced journalist journalism.co.uk/news/how-to-br…

Boost refugee journalists' wellbeing by partnering with specialist trauma therapists. 🔎 Find professionals offering multilingual support and culturally sensitive perspectives. Explore more #TopTips in our 🆕 Toolkit: bit.ly/3oNKQmS Refugee Week 🧡 #compassion

Respecting the religious and cultural days of refugee journalists and all colleagues creates a supportive and welcoming working environment. Offer quiet spaces for prayer when needed 🙏🏽. Refugee Week 🧡 #compassion #support #Inclusivity #RespectDiversity

#TopTip Organise fun social events for your team to bond & share info about their lives, culture, food & customs. 🤝🏼It’s great for all colleagues to connect & for refugee journalists to practice their English skills! View more info at bit.ly/3oNKQmS Refugee Week 🧡

As employers, it's crucial to understand the potential obstacles to work that displacement throws up for refugee journalists. ℹ️From immigration status to legal obligations, know what's needed to hire these talented individuals. Info: bit.ly/3oNKQmS Refugee Week 🧡

🗞️ Mainstream media shapes views of refugees & displaced people. But Western media often relies on stereotypes & tropes to negatively depict refugees from outside of Europe. 💔 Diversify the storytellers & challenge the narrative! Info at bit.ly/3oNKQmS Refugee Week 🧡

Refugee journalists face a double-edged media sword. Wanting to work in an industry that often depicts them negatively & which still lacks diversity 😔. 🔎 Explore our new toolkit to see how media organisations can open doors & change the landscape. ℹ️ bit.ly/3oNKQmS

The first keynote of our TheAJEUK conference is Vivienne Francis, talking about the amazing Refugee Journalism project she runs. It’s all about reinserting displaced journalists into media jobs. We are so lucky to have such a powerful and brilliant woman talking to us at #AJE23 today!

Opportunity for bilingual journalist 👇

📣 Enter the Footnote x Counterpoints Prize for narrative non-fiction now to win a £15,000 award including a publishing deal with Footnote Press. Deadline for submissions: 1 October – find out more + enter at by head to footnotepress.com/prize #writing #migration #prize #award

APPLY: One World Media and Financial Times invite mid-career journalists from and based in Sub-Saharan Africa to apply for the FT Africa Journalism Fellowship. The fellow will receive £1,000 to produce an innovative piece of long-form journalism. 🗓️ Apply before 5 October: rb.gy/kevjx

Still time to book!👇

Congrats to Haya AlBadarneh ⭐️🌟for getting your Investigations Producer job. Really pleased to have been part of your journey 👏 👏 Well done also for your producer credit on BBC's Gaza Diaries! 👇#BBCInvestigations youtube.com/watch?v=3oQX4H…

Well done to Hajar Harb for getting her first byline with The Economist She has also been reporting with The Washington Post economist.com/1843/2023/11/2…

Our journalists will be reporting from the Global Refugee Forum this week!

Our tips on things media organisations need to consider when working with refugee journalists👇 refugeejournalismprojecttoolkit.org

One World Media Awards recognise the best media coverage across the global south; stories that break through stereotypes, change the narrative and connect people across cultures. They are open for entries! There is a Refugee Reporting Award ⭐️😀 oneworldmedia.org.uk/awards/

We're delighted to announce the Refugee Journalism Film, Games & TV Bursary in collaboration with BAFTA providing unique opportunities for displaced media professionals in the UK. Grants of up to £2k are on offer for project support. Don't miss out! ℹ️ bit.ly/3SGG5GW 🎬🎮📺

Very nice work Vivienne Francis & Refugee Journalism: "Bafta is collaborating with RJP for the first time to award £30,000 to 11 individuals who have been forcibly displaced… from places including Afghanistan, Iran, Pakistan, Ukraine, and Gaza." screendaily.com/news/bafta-lau…