We don't go into journalism to be popular. It is our job to seek the truth and put constant pressure on our leaders until we get answers - HELEN THOMAS
It was a pleasure for the USP Journalism team to deliver a brief presentation to the Pacific Islands News Association board in Suva yesterday. PINA is the premier regional org representing the interests of media professionals in the Pacific. @ShailendraBSing@USPWansolwara
Serious horsetrading underway to form Fiji’s next govt after hung parlt. How kingmaker Sodelpa swings could decide whether FijiFirst returns for 3rd term or not. For challenger parties the longer it takes riskier it gets.From the cusp of victory they could end up staring defeat.
Got this in the mail! Had an emotional moment seeing it in print. Over 100 women journalists from around the world played a role in this book. It's the project that brought me to the US as a visiting scholar at @CWGL_Rutgers working with @Krishanti5050 and Cosette T. So proud!
@USPWansolwara journalism students learning about the intricate details of election processes/laws in Fiji. Session conducted by @DialogueFiji Executive Director Nilesh Lal. All in the lead up to the much anticipated 2022 general elections.
@GeraldP87@ShailendraBSing
Fiji election date yet to be announced but work to prepare student team for their biggest assignment must go on.
Workshop topics:
- Fiji’s electoral system.
- Past Lessons: content analysis of 2018 election coverage.
- Why do elections matter?
- Nuts&bolts of election coverage.
Wonderful to meet ABC senior execs at USP today - ABC International Services Head Claire Gorman, International Development Jo Elsom, Sport Nick Morris and Asia Pacific News Matt O’Sullivan. Pictured with USP Journalism head Dr Shailendra Singh. @ShailendraBSing@e_likiliki
ALT Pacific leaders are urging the world’s biggest greenhouse gas emitters to cut back on carbon emissions by half as island nations such as Tuvalu, Kiribati and Marshall Islands face the worst of climate change. Image: Tuvalu govt FB/Wansolwara
It was such a pleasure to contribute an article to the @ANUasiapacific Policy Society blog on increased international pressure on #Pacific news media, particularly from the direction of #China, as some recent incidents indicate:
policyforum.net/chinas-creep…
Congratulations to @AqorauTransform who was presented with an honorary degree of Doctor of Law today at the Australian National University for exceptional contributions to the promotion of marine resource sustainability in the #Pacific Islands region.
Dr Aqorau with James Batley
So glad to have co-authored this study with @fhanusch@GeraldP87 and Dr Karuna Reddy. We sincerely hope that the recommendations are considered/implemented to make the work environment safer for Fiji female journalists, who make up half the workforce:
@LiceMovono
Last month a groundbreaking research report was launched titled 'Prevalence and Impact of Sexual Harassment on Female Journalists: A Fiji Case Study'.
Below is a quote from a survey participant.
Last month a groundbreaking research report was launched titled 'Prevalence and Impact of Sexual Harassment on Female Journalists: A Fiji Case Study'.
Below is a quote from a survey participant.