📣Just a few days remain until the new online course, “Media and Communications for Peace” launches. Secure your spot today!

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Course Overview

Join peace and anti-war educators and activists from around the world for a six-week online course about the role of media and communications in promoting peace and opposing war. Through six core modules, three interactive webinars, and hands-on exercises, you'll learn from proven principles, case studies, and practical tools to empower you in your peacebuilding efforts.

Course Themes:

The Fundamentals of Peace Journalism
War Abolition Media Literacy
Principes of Effective Communications
The Role of Media in Influencing War and Peace
Peace and Anti-War Writing
Creating Photographs, Videos, Audio, and Graphics
Social Media and Peace

Course Details:

Dates: November 4, 2024 – December 13, 2024

Format: 6 self-paced, modules with three interactive webinars interspersed throughout the six weeks.
Facilitators: Each of the six core modules will be led by internationally renowned facilitators with extensive experience in peacebuilding and anti-war media, including the esteemed Rivera Sun and Marianne Perez Fransius.

Rivera reminds us that “the pen is mightier than the sword.” Her module will equip you with tried-and-true tips for crafting clear, concise, and persuasive written communication, form ops and posts to novels and poetry. Watch Rivera's invitation to the course!

Marianne’s module will explore the influences of media and communications on peace and war, and equip you with strategies and tools for consuming and critiquing media. Watch Marianne's invitation to the course!

Course Highlights:

Leverage knowledge and tools to inform your current and future work
Take advantage of advice and feedback on your work from noted experts
A community of practice with like-minded individuals grappling with similar challenges
Discussion forums and optional assignments to encourage reflection and deeper engagement
Supplemental readings connected to course topics
Access additional resources for each core module
A certificate of completion for participants who finish all assignments

Don’t miss this chance to enhance your knowledge and tools to engage with your audience more effectively while connecting with passionate individuals dedicated to promoting peace and challenging war.

Learn more and register here!