In 2023, the Columbia Global Paris Center strengthened its commitment to supporting journalists working under crisis conditions and fostering cross-border collaborations to enhance the impact and resilience of journalism worldwide.
The Paris Center organized a series highlighting the intersections of journalism and civic engagement. Of these nine events, five were held in New York City and four in Paris, in collaboration with partners such as Dart Centre Europe, Forbidden Stories, and Le Monde in English.
The "Journalism and Crisis” series organized with Le Monde and the Columbia Maison Française took place from April 15 to 17 and featured three specialized panels exploring crucial questions facing journalists today. During the headline event, three panels focused on ethical responsibilities and personal risk, cross-border collaboration, and building trust and transparency in the media. The discussions, led by distinguished moderators from prominent journalism institutions, including the Committee to Protect Journalists and the Columbia Journalism School, emphasized the role of journalists in navigating ethical dilemmas, sharing resources to enhance reporting on global crises, and fostering trust with the public amidst widespread misinformation. Additionally, the series celebrated the two-year anniversary of Le Monde in English, continuing the partnership celebrated during the one-year anniversary at Reid Hall in April 2023.
In Paris, our events delved into the protection and resilience of journalists facing crises. The partnership with Dart Centre Europe was launched with a panel titled "Protecting Journalists in Times of Crisis: Resilience through Collaboration." This event addressed the psychological welfare of journalists, particularly those covering traumatic events, and highlighted the importance of trauma-informed newsroom cultures. Another event, "Breaking the Silence: Reporting on High-Profile Cases of Sexual Violence," brought together journalists and authors to discuss the complexities of working with survivors of sexual violence, ensuring their protection, and the ethical considerations involved in such sensitive reporting. Learn more about the work of Dart Centre Europe in our Atelier podcast episode with Juliana Ruhfus, its director.
The Forbidden Stories events focused on the investigative work of journalists under threat. We hosted a launch for the "Baku Connection" project, a collaborative effort involving 40 journalists from 15 media outlets, which exposed how Azerbaijan manipulates election observers to maintain an illusion of democracy. Another event, "Accounts of a War Correspondent in the Amazon," included a film screening and Q&A session, reflecting on the risks faced by journalists covering conflicts in the Amazon.
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