Election sensitization workshop on non violence core news
Here is a sample outline for an election sensitization workshop on non-violence core news:
Title: "Promoting Peaceful Elections: A Workshop on Non-Violence and Core News"
Objective: To educate participants on the importance of non-violence and peaceful elections, and to equip them with the knowledge and skills to promote peaceful elections through core news.
Agenda:
I. Introduction (10 minutes)
- Welcome and introduction by the facilitator
- Overview of the workshop objectives and agenda
II. Understanding Non-Violence (30 minutes)
- Definition of non-violence and its importance in elections
- Causes and consequences of violence in elections
- Role of non-violence in promoting peaceful elections
III. Core News and Elections (30 minutes)
- Definition of core news and its role in elections
- Importance of accurate and unbiased reporting in elections
- How core news can promote peaceful elections
IV. Case Studies (30 minutes)
- Analysis of past elections where violence occurred
- Discussion of how non-violence and core news can be used to promote peaceful elections
V. Role-Playing Exercise (30 minutes)
- Participants will be divided into small groups and given a scenario where violence is likely to occur during an election
- Participants will be asked to role-play different characters (e.g. election officials, voters, journalists) and respond to the scenario in a non-violent and peaceful manner
VI. Conclusion (10 minutes)
- Summary of key takeaways from the workshop
- Call to action for participants to promote peaceful elections through non-violence and core news
Materials:
- Whiteboard and markers
- Handouts with key definitions and concepts
- Case studies and scenarios for role-playing exercise
- Audio-visual equipment (optional)
Target Audience:
- Election officials
- Journalists and media professionals
- Civil society organizations and activists
- Political parties and candidates
- Voters and citizens
Duration: 2 hours
Evaluation:
- Participants will be asked to complete a pre-workshop and post-workshop survey to assess their knowledge and attitudes towards non-violence and core news in elections
- Participants will be asked to provide feedback on the workshop and suggest ways to improve future workshops
Follow-up:
- Participants will be encouraged to share their experiences and best practices with others
- The facilitator will provide additional resources and support to participants to help them promote peaceful elections through non-violence and core news.
Note: The above is just a sample outline and can be modified to suit the specific needs and context of your workshop.