Governance and Human Rights Elections Reporting
Media freedom and professional reporting are both essential requirements for a free and fair election. When the media plays its role as a balanced information source for the public and a tool for accountability, elections are more likely to be fair. But covering an election is complex and challenging.
Media freedom and professional reporting are both essential requirements for a free and fair election. When the media plays its role as a balanced information source for the public and a tool for accountability, elections are more likely to be fair. But covering an election is complex and challenging.
Our elections programme aims to hone the skills of journalists to cover elections in a fair and balanced manner. The training focusses on the role of the media in democratic elections, the elements conducive to free and fair elections including informing voters about the process, credibility of election coverage, balanced coverage of candidates, and planning a comprehensive media campaign of the elections and safety in the field.
Participants work individually and in teams on practical, fun, and memorable exercises to prepare themselves for covering elections to a high standard and will hear from guests speakers on key aspects of election coverage in their country. Training also covers writing skills, sourcing, ethics and legal dangers.
The Thomson Reuters Foundation is committed to fostering the highest standards of journalism worldwide. We believe accurate, impartial and independent journalism leads to better-informed societies. It holds power to account, strengthens the rule of law and contributes to economic and social development.
Find out more