New Narratives has concluded a two-day intensive training on transitional justice for journalists and civil society actors.
The training was held in the Southeast to strengthen ethical and responsible reporting in the region.
The workshop brought together participants from Grand Kru, Grand Gedeh, River Gee, and Maryland counties; creating a vital regional platform for collaboration among media professionals and civil society actors.
They were further engaged in issues of accountability, human rights and reconciliation.
The training focused on the proposed War and Economic Crimes Court; provided participants with a deeper understanding of the courts’ significance, and how to report effectively on justice-related issues.
Facilitators spoke on topics, including trauma-informed reporting; equipping journalists with practical skills to engage survivors respectfully while avoiding re-traumatization.
Additional topics covered included journalism fundamentals, strategies for combating misinformation and disinformation, amplifying marginalized voices, basic principles of international law, and protecting vulnerable sources.
The initiative is expected to enhance the quality of public information, strengthen local media capacity, and foster more informed discussions around justice and accountability.
Experienced facilitators, including Counselor Tiawan Gongloe and Molton Farley of the Global Justice and Research Project, led the training.
The training received support from international partners including the Embassy of Sweden in Monrovia and the United Nations Development Program.