![]() ![]() ![]() This concept of “peace journalism” emphasizes that the power of the media lies beyond the “watcher” function that is limited to providing information. Organizations providing humanitarian aid are usually already present before the media arrive in the conflict area and can provide background information as well as eyewitness accounts highlighting the plights of affected populations. For example, NGOs engaged in humanitarian assistance will normally work closely with communities and can in that way function as entry points for the media to get information. The different components that make up civil society, such as social movements, trade unions, NGOs, and the media, often interact in a way that generates or motivates actions or reactions that impact the state of a conflict. These types of conflict are more susceptible to being influenced by the media, making it increasingly important for humanitarian actors to know how to influence these actors to play a positive role for vulnerable communities.Ĭonflict, the media, and humanitarian actors: Theoretical perspectives The heightened occurrence of social violence, either in the form of communal protest or open rebellion, has increased the role of the media. In debates on the role of the media in times of conflict and humanitarian crises, peace analysts have highlighted their contribution to diffusing tension, preventing or moderating conflicts, and bringing peace. The broadcast, print, social, and other media can play a significant positive role in conflict situations, but they can also act as a force that can cause the situation to escalate.
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