More than 30 Yemeni journalists and representatives of humanitarian organisations from all over Yemen and the diaspora gathered in Amman on 20 to 22 November to discuss the best ways to improve the flow of humanitarian information on Yemen. The journalists will also attend the ARIJ annual investigative journalism forum, the Arab World’s largest gathering for investigative reporters as part of the project.
The seminar is organised under the EU-funded Yemen Media Emergency Response YMER+ project, which is implemented by the French media development agency (CFI), jointly with Amman-based Arab Reporters for Investigative Journalism (ARIJ).
Addressing the participants, the head of EU Delegation to Yemen Ambassador Hans Grundberg said: “I am delighted that we have been able to bring together this important number of prominent Yemeni journalists to advance humanitarian journalism in Yemen. We trust that these kinds of initiatives can contribute to improving the flow of information about the humanitarian situation on Yemen in a way that helps respond to the different aspects of the crisis.” Ambassador Grundberg also underscored the importance of having a reliable and conflict-sensitive media in Yemen that can support the overall humanitarian efforts, de-escalation and the peace process. He reiterated EU support for the efforts of the UN Special Envoy for Yemen to reach an inclusive settlement for the Yemeni crisis. Ambassador Grundberg warmly thanked the Jordanian authorities for facilitating the organisation of a wide range of EU-supported peace-building initiatives in Jordan, which demonstrates Jordan’s hospitality but also its long-term vision on regional stability.
CFI’s Mediterranean Asia Director David Hivet said: “This seminar aims to deliver ideas, solutions and collaborations between medias, journalists, NGOs and international organisations to serve the interests of the Yemeni population and particularly Yemeni women who are the most affected by the situation. All over the world, when journalists are covering conflicts, most of the time, they report and write about men (e.g. soldiers, politicians, etc.). This seminar is an opportunity to focus on the media coverage related to the Yemeni women who deserve it.”
CFI is teaming up with Arij, UNESCO Office for the Gulf States and Yemen
and the Studies and Economic Media Centre (SEMC) to implement this project.
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