Park University's Global Peace Journalism Center to Commemorate Decade of Existence with SymposiumEvent
Celebrating a Decade of Peace Journalism: The Center for Global Peace Journalism at Park University Marks its 10th Anniversary
The Center for Global Peace Journalism (CGPJ) at Park University is gearing up for a special event on March 2, 2022, as they celebrate their 10th anniversary. This milestone will be marked by a virtual symposium, open to the public, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. (Central time).
At the heart of this celebration is Steven Youngblood, the Education Director of Making Peace Visible and the director of CGPJ. Youngblood has been a pioneer in peace journalism, having conducted workshops in 33 countries since the centre's inception in 2012. His efforts have been recognised by various institutions, including the U.S. Department of State, Rotary International, and the United Nations Association of Greater Kansas City.
The symposium will feature a keynote address by Jake Lynch, Ph.D., an associate professor and director in the Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of Sydney (Australia), and one of the most published and most cited authorities in peace journalism. Lynch was also awarded the Luxembourg Peace Prize in 2017.
The panelists for the moderated discussion on "Peace Journalism Around the World" will include journalists and academics from Cameroon, India, Lebanon, Mexico, Northern Ireland, Pakistan, and Uganda. The concluding address will be given by Kathryn Johnston, deputy editor of VIEW, a magazine based in Northern Ireland that focuses on social affairs journalism.
The CGPJ encourages media to reject sensational reporting and produce counter-narratives for marginalized groups, including ethnic/racial/religious minorities, women, youth, LGBTQ, and migrants. This commitment to fair and balanced reporting is evident in the panelists and speakers associated with peace and conflict sensitive journalism.
Youngblood, a two-time J. William Fulbright Scholar, has been a member of Park University's faculty since 1997. He has taught peace journalism in 27 countries and territories, including conflict areas. He also serves as editor of The Peace Journalist, a semi-annual Park University publication dedicated to peace and conflict sensitive journalism.
The symposium will be held virtually, and interested participants can access it at https://tinyurl.com/359chbk8. Join the celebration as we reflect on a decade of peace journalism and look forward to its future.
Enjoy a virtual symposium hosted by The Center for Global Peace Journalism (CGPJ) at Park University, marking their 10th anniversary on March 2, 2022. This event offers an opportunity for personal growth and learning through mindfulness, online education, and discussion on education-and-self-development topics like peace journalism.
