Our second four-day workshop on covering religion and SSOGIE (sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression) issues brought together 18 journalists from 16 countries across Sub-Saharan Africa.
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Taboom co-hosts first ever panel at Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa
The newly opened Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa hosted an LGBTQI+ tour and panel as part of our second Sub-Saharan journalism training workshop.
Taboom Launches Reporting Guide on Sexual and Gender Minorities & Religion in Sub-Saharan Africa
The handbook includes practical tips, trainee stories, and a source guide to assist journalists as they report on LGBTQI+ issues and religion in Sub-Saharan Africa.
VIDEO: LGBTQI+Religion Reporting in Sub-Saharan Africa Panel
This panel brings together journalists and activists from four African nations to discuss challenges in covering religion and LGBTQI+ issues in their communities.
Taboom Director Brian Pellot quoted in Reuters article on LGBTQI+ rights in Zimbabwe
“This widespread belief that scripture is inherently homophobic doesn’t hold up when you look at the text in its entirety and with an open mind,” said Brian Pellot.
Taboom Director Brian Pellot leads workshop on gender and sexuality reporting in Zimbabwe
The training in Harare focused on ethical and responsible gender and sexuality reporting.
Taboom Director Brian Pellot offers faith leaders media engagement tips at Nairobi gathering
Pellot presented on traditional and social media engagement strategies at the Global Religions Convening in Nairobi, Kenya, June 17-19, 2017.
Taboom hosts ‘Covering Religion & Sexual and Gender Minorities in Sub-Saharan Africa’ journalism workshop
The four-day workshop on covering religion and SSOGIE (sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression) issues brought together 24 journalists from 15 countries across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Taboom Director Brian Pellot hosts RNA Panel ‘Around the World in 45 Minutes’
What are some of the top international religion stories we’re missing and how can we bring those stories home in ways that serve our editors’ and audiences’ needs? Leading journalists share practical ideas.
Reporting Guide on Covering and Avoiding Religious Hate Speech
Reporters have a responsibility to cover the facts, but we also have a responsibility to avoid unnecessarily stoking hatred and violence, especially when religious or political tensions are running high.
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