Media training on human trafficking and labor exploitation [India]

Posted on May 5, 2023 in Specialized Topics

India-based journalists interested in covering human trafficking can apply for this hybrid media training in Mumbai.

Thomson Reuters Foundation (TRF) is hosting the hybrid (zoom and in-person) journalism training “Reporting on Human Trafficking and Labor Exploitation – A Solutions Approach” from May 21 to 26. This five-day training, led by expert journalists, will provide a deep dive into the complex topic from a solutions journalism angle.

The program aims at empowering participants with the knowledge and skills to produce engaging and impactful reporting through solutions journalism and data visualization, and connecting them to experts working on these issues. 

Selected journalists will conclude the course by presenting story pitches to compete for one-on-one mentoring and a story grant to publish their story. 

A limited budget for domestic travel support is available. Interested applicants requiring financial support to travel to Mumbai should indicate this in their application.

Apply by May 15.