War reporting

In 2022, war replaced disease as the topic people wanted the most news about. What is the role of a journalist who reports on wars? And what are the dangers and risks involved?

Published 19 May 2023

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Our latest Headline uses activities from our recent Special Edition. Hear from war reporters at The Economist, The Independent and The Wall Street Journal and explore the challenges journalists face.

Use this one-hour lesson to help your students:

  • Understand what war reporting is
  • Explore different forms of war reporting
  • Discuss why it's important for journalists to find reliable information when reporting about wars

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