Journalists walk ‘fine lines’ in times of crisis

Rappler, Microsoft and the Global Center for Journalism and Democracy kicked off the first of two journalism workshops on the changing landscapes of disasters, journalism, and technology as part of the PH+SocialGood Summit #2030NOW. The event comes nearly one year after the Philippines suffered two major disasters – a massive earthquake and a super typhoon. These disasters showed that the need for accurate and clear information during times of crisis is just as critical as food and shelter. In the forum, journalists like Egypt’s Shahira Amin and Rappler’s Patricia Evangelista discussed the fine lines they have to walk during times of crisis. Amin is famous for resigning from state broadcaster Nile TV at the height of the anti-Mubarak protests because she refused to be a part of state propaganda. Evangelista talked about the need to be both “cold” and “human” in covering a disaster zone. Other journalists also shared their experience working in disaster and crisis situations.

Read more about the Social Good Summit here and here.