"Toolkit Objectives: 1. Help journalists find practical applications for the “Journalists’ Pact for Strengthening Civil Peace in Lebanon.” 2. Practice reporting on issues in a way that overcomes divisions, provides solutions and develops stronger bonds between all members of the community. 3. ... Familiarise journalists with news assessment techniques that follow a systematic and scientific approach to measure story quality against journalistic values and potential impact on civil peace. The Pact’s 5Ws & H: What? A Journalists’ Pact for Strengthening Civil Peace that includes 18 articles. Where? Lebanon. When? 2013. Who? Launched by UNDP Lebanon in partnership with the Ministry of Information endorsed by 32 media institutions, National Council for Audiovisual Media, press and editor’s syndicates. Why? To support the role of the media in strengthening civil peace in Lebanon. How? By enabling greater ethics in the practices of Lebanese media, focusing on the principles of accuracy, fairness and humanity in reporting." (Pages 4-5) more

"Bias free-language is important because language reflects on the attitude in communication. Words and audiovisual selection have also a critical role in achieving greater gender equality. Therefore, messages should be carefully examined based on the six following principles: 1. Ensure that women an ... d men are represented; 2. Challenge gender stereotype; 3. Avoid exclusionary forms; 4. Use equal forms of address; 5. Create a gender balance; 6. Promote gender equity through titles." (Page 1) more