The Communication Initiative
Development action with informed and engaged societies
The Communication Initiative
After nearly 28 years, The Communication Initiative (The CI) Global is entering a new chapter. Following a period of transition, the global website has been transferred to the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) in South Africa, where it will be administered by the Social and Behaviour Change Communication Division. Wits' commitment to social change and justice makes it a trusted steward for The CI's legacy and future.
 
Co-founder Victoria Martin is pleased to see this work continue under Wits' leadership. Victoria knows that co-founder Warren Feek (1953–2024) would have felt deep pride in The CI Global's Africa-led direction.
 
We honour the team and partners who sustained The CI for decades. Meanwhile, La Iniciativa de Comunicación (CILA) continues independently at lainiciativadecomunicacion.com and is linked with The CI Global site.

Guidelines on Responsible Representation and Reporting of Violence against Women and Violence against Children

5 years ago Network Contact UNICEF East As…

"It is essential that communications on violence against women and violence against children improve the situation rather than cause further harm, such as re-traumatising survivors or confusing

Click here for the 38-page resource in PDF format.
Click here for the 12-page abridged version intended for media professionals.

Publishers

Number of Pages

38 (guidelines); 12 (abridged verison for the media)

Source

UNFPA Asia and the Pacific website and UN Women website, both accessed on March 15 2021. Image credit: © UN Women/Mohammad Rakibul Hasan

Media Law Handbook for Southern Africa: Second Edition

5 years ago Network Contact Anonymous (not verified)

Author

  • Justine Limpitlaw
  • Justine Limpitlaw

"The stronger the media becomes in a particular country, the better it can fulfil its various roles as a watchdog, detective, educator, good governance advocate and even catalyst for democracy

Languages

English, with some chapters also in Portuguese and/or French

Source

KAS website on March 12 2021. Image credit: Issouf Sanogo/AFP via Getty Images

Sexual Harassment in the Media: A Practical Guide for Employers and Employees

5 years ago Network Contact Melanie Walker

Author

  • Rebecca Zausmer
  • Jane Godia

"Everyone has the right to be free from sexual harassment regardless of their gender, sexuality and age."

Click here to download the English version of this toolkit in PDF format.
Click here to download the Arabic version of this toolkit in PDF format.
Click here to download the Burmese version of this toolkit in PDF format.
Click here to download the French version of this toolkit in PDF format.
Click here to download the Spanish version of this toolkit in PDF format.
Click here to download the Vietnamese version of this toolkit in PDF format.

Publishers

Languages

English, Arabic, Burmese, French, Spanish, Vietnamese

Number of Pages

52 (English, Arabic, Burmese, French, Spanish); 55 (Vietnamese)

Source

WIN website on March 4 2021.

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