This week at the "The Role and Responsibility of Media in Global Governance" forum, Irfan Junaidi, editor-in-chief of ANTARA News Agency, urged a fresh approach to global storytelling. "It's not about sides, it's about balance," he said, calling out the traditional tilt toward the Global North.
With reporters, editors and media students from across Asia, Africa and Latin America tuning in, Junaidi highlighted how Global South perspectives are often sidelined. He proposed a shared vision for a fairer world, where newsrooms collaborate to amplify underrepresented voices and build trust among diverse communities.
His key points:
- Champion authentic stories: Encourage journalists to seek local solutions and success stories beyond crisis headlines.
- Foster cross-regional partnerships: Connect media outlets in the Global South with each other and with peers in the North.
- Embrace digital innovation: Use new platforms and AI-powered tools to surface grassroots reporting and cultural insights.
As young media professionals and students look for ways to shape a more inclusive narrative, Junaidi's call resonates like a rallying cry: it's time to rewrite the script 🌍📣.
Reference(s):
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