An essential tool-kit for journalists covering conflicts and complex emergencies anywhere in the world, aimed at increasing the understanding of the humanitarian issues involved. The course first looks at recent international emergencies and their treatment in the mainstream Western media. It then shows how to identify an emergency, conflict or crisis before it erupts, where possible. The main part of the course looks at getting to an earthquake zone or a civil conflict, for example, and considers the safety and security aspects of working effectively on arrival. Finally, the mandate of the United Nations, Red Cross and other multilateral humanitarian institutions in emergencies is looked at, as well as the role (if any) of foreign and local military forces. In addition the course addresses some of the legal and ethical journalistic issues relating to refugees, vulnerable children, women and HIV/AIDS.

The intensive three-day seminar is lead by Sean Crowley, a veteran foreign correspondent and news editor who has worked for BBC World Service, SABC and a number of international aid agencies.

The course fee of Euro 1,200 includes access to all sessions on the three seminar days, 3 lunches and one welcome dinner.

More information is available on the dedicated website: http://www.ejc.net/emergency_journalism/

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