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Lo sentimos, pero el contenido no está disponible en español todavía. ENGAGING MEDIA The UN Alliance of Civilizations’ media program is based on two pillars: 1. GlobalExpertFinder.org, an online resource which connects journalists with a wide range of opinion leaders who provide quick reactions and analysis on complex political, social and religious issues; 2. A broad array of training programs designed to support journalists and opinion makers in their effort to report across cultural divides in a fast-changing global media environment. www.globalexpertfinder.org “Global Expert Finder is an invaluable tool connecting experts with journalists worldwide, thereby helping to broaden the global conversation on complex and polarizing issues.” Richard Barrett, Al Qaeda Monitoring Team at the United Nations “GEF fills an important gap for journalists providing high caliber experts on hot topics” Riz Khan, Al Jazeera English “Being the only Israeli and Jewish journalist at an AoC training was a daunting yet thrilling experience. The challenge of working together with a journalist from another place not only pushed me to see the other side of the story but it also forced me to question my own convictions for the sake of finding a common ground.” -- Ruth Eglash, Jerusalem Post Global Expert Finder• BackgroundTerrorism. Globalization. Religion. These are just some of the complex issues journalists cover on a daily basis. It’s challengingwork in the best of times. In a 24-hour news cycle andwith budgets shrinking daily, finding accurate, informed sources of commentary has never beenmore crucial. That’s why theUnitedNations Alliance of Civilizations has launched a newonline resource, Global Expert Finder (www.globalexpertfinder.org),which connects journalists with leading analysts and commentatorswho can help analyze complex political, cultural and religious issues and crises and their long-termimpact. • What is Global Expert Finder? Global Expert Finder (GEF) is a free online resource of experts and opinion leaders who provide quick reactions and accurate analysis to journalists worldwide on political, religious and cultural issues. GEF supports the work of journalists, editors and producers, particularly but not exclusively, in times of cross-cultural crises. Through the support of a dedicated team, it enables experienced commentators to give immediate interviews, provide quotes, and share their views tomedia professionals when an event breaks out, to help create greater understanding of potentially polarizing issues. GEF also provides free access to articles, podcasts and video interviews by experts on current affairs, including politics, terrorism, human rights, women’s rights, globalization, religion and culture. GEF encourages a broad diversity of experts and opinion leaders to share their perspectives on issues that go to the core of relations among diverse communities, broadening the choice of comments and introducing a “third voice” in divisive debates. GEF is supported by a network of partners, including the European Commission, the Anna Lindh Foundation, the International Center for Journalists, Search for Common Ground. • How does Global Expert Finder work ? Visit GEF for the latest commentaries, podcasts and videos interviews by experts. Find an expert based on area of expertise, location and language spoken, alongwith biographical information and a list of publications and links to articles and interviews. Sign up for media alerts to receive the latest news on specific issues and crises with suggested names of experts to contact immediately. Share your views and comments on our blog to help broaden the conversation on polarizing issues. • Current GEF experts include: Jagdish Bhagwati, acclaimed Columbia University economist and fellow at the Council of Foreign Relations; Frances Negrón-Muntaner, award-winning Latin American filmmaker and director of the Center for the Study of Ethnicity and Race at Columbia University; Karen Armstrong, British religious scholar and author and TED PrizeWinner 2008; Riz Khan, Al Jazeera English anchor and host of “The Riz Khan Show”; Kjell Magne Bondevik, former primeminister of Norway; Gareth Evans, former foreignminister of Australia; Ken Roth, director of Human RightsWatch; Dalia Mogahed, executive director of the Gallup Center forMuslimStudies; Richard Barrett, coordinator of theUN Al Qaeda and TalibanMonitoring Unit; Andre Azoulay, Chief Adviser to HisMajesty King Mohammed VI ofMorocco. Experts are identified by a selection committee on the basis of recommendations frompeers, experts and journalists, taking into consideration the need to ensure cultural and regional representation as well as gender balance. |