The University of Mauritius
Faculty of Social Studies and Humanities
in collaboration with UNESCO-IPDC
requests the pleasure of your company at the
Launching Ceremony
of the book ‘Ethical Journalism and Gender-Sensitive Reporting’
and of A Gender Code of Ethics for the Media
on Monday 10th June 2013 at 13 00 hrs at the R. Burrenchobay Lecture Theatre (RBLT), University of Mauritius
Guests are kindly requested to be seated by 12 50 hrs
RSVP: or
Please note that a free copy of the book (including the code) will be subsequently distributed to all journalists and media houses. A registration list will have to be completed on the day of the launching.
Feel free to share this invitation
Programme
13.00 Welcome Remarks by Mrs Christina Chan-Meetoo, editor and convenor
13.05 Assoc. Prof. Jocelyn Chan Low, Dean, FSSH
13.10 Prof Soodursun Jugessur, GOSK, Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council
13.20 Hon. Dr R. Jeetah, Minister of Tertiary Education, Science, Research & Technology
13.35Â Hon (Mrs.) M. F. M. Martin, Minister of Gender Equality, Child Development and Family Welfare.
13.50 Launching of the book by Hon. Jeetah and of the code by Hon. Martin
13.55 Refreshments
Registration of journalists for copies of books
Can bloggers receive one too? 🙂
And is there any plans to release an e-book version?
If we have enough copies left after distribution to journalists, will share also with interested bloggers. And yes, am planning to have an electronic version later. Maybe even a kindle version
Thanks!
The e-book one will be okay!
Dear Cristina,
Its Rashid Kazmi from Islamabad. I am writing with reference to my organization Rozan (NGO) http://www.rozan.org. Rozan is an Islamabad-based NGO and working on issues related to emotional and psychological health, gender, violence against women and children, and the psychological and reproductive health of adolescents. One of our programs ‘Munsalik’ is Rozan’s media and advocacy unit that supports Rozan in its campaigning, networking and advocacy strategies. Munsalik acts as a bridge between Rozan’s thematic areas and the media. this program is also working on Ethical journalism. We would like to have electronic copy of your book. We will use this book as learning and edicationa purposes.
Best,
Rashid Kazmi
Senior Program Officer
Rozan
Dear Rashid,
This looks like an interesting project!
As soon as the electronic version is ready, I will post a message on this blog. So, please watch this space.
Thanks,
Christina
Thanks Cristina…Waiting anxiously the book……But I don’t get email of ur comment on this page that u have commented under my comment….I just want to request you can u plz email on or at ….it would be so nice…I just want to ask one thing about the book either this book is in national context only or some globalize perspective also included?
Nice to have ur prompt response….!!!!!!
OK. Sure. It’s weird that you don’t get notifications though…
I got it now…Thanks…in any of the case please be there……
Cristina Hope the launch of ur book would went very well
Yes it did. Will keep you posted
Hello. Is the book on sale around the island ?
Hi Aaleyah, It’s not yet available as the printer is delivering at an extremely slow pace. Are you a journalist?
No christina. Infact i wanted to buy it for my friend. He is a student in journalism. I wanted to gift him.
Do you have a copy to sell ?
Can you please send me an email so I can put you on a waiting list?
Thank you 🙂
Its
Your book is timely and seems interesting.
Is your book ‘restricted’ to the local Mauritian context or is it supposed to be a ‘manual’ of sorts for those working in the media, wherever they may be?
Perhaps a second volume on ‘ethical journalism’ (does it exist? Can it ever EVER exist?) can investigate ethno-religious’ sensitivities when reporting?
By the way, What are your views on the non-appointment (yet again!) of Ameena Gurib-Fakim?……as your employed by the UoM, I hope that you don’t have a ‘conflict of interest’ by giving your take!
Lastly, has the e-version of your book come out yet? If so kindly post the link.
Many thanks.
Aziz.
Dear Aziz,
Sorry for late approval of your comment which had landed in the spam folder. Some chapters of the book can indeed be used as a guide on how to avoid unethical reporting. As for publishing on ethno-religious influence, why not? In fact there are many angles from which one could study the issues related to journalism and democracy including first and foremost, corporate and political influence… For the time being, the book focuses on general principles that should guide the practice of journalism.
As for appointments at UOM at top management level, I am unable to comment not because I do not want to or fear to do so but rather because the only information we have at our disposal comes from media reports which is largely insufficient. One would have to go back to all the candidates’ profiles and check whether all procedures were followed for selection and interviews. Since she has filed a complaint with EOC, I guess they will do that. So let’s wait and see. The only thing I can say is that it’s not having a good impact on UOM’s image which is a pity.
The e-book is not yet out. Will post as soon as it is ready.