UNHCR journalism guide
A helpful guide for reporting on refugees, asylum and forced displacement.
INSIDE THE GUIDE
Refugee, asylum and forced displacement issues raise important societal debates that can quickly become politicized. UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has developed this guide to equip journalists and media professionals with the necessary tools to report ethically and accurately.
Using proper terminology
There are many words and acronyms describing displacement and people forced to flee. Get a definitive guide to language here.
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Frequently asked questions
Learn more about asylum, refugees and persecution to report with accuracy.
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Interview guide
Understand how to interview refugees and asylum-seekers with respect and empathy.
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Useful resources
Discover helpful resources for additional background information or assistance when reporting on issues of forced displacement.
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The media checklist
Make sure every story is reported ethically with this helpful checklist.
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