Rumour Management Manual

Keywords: International, English, rumours, conflict, misinformation, training material, ethics, resources for journalists

In sensitive times, rumours and misinformation can exacerbate growing tensions and the potential for conflict. This training guide “Rumour Management Manual” has been designed to empower journalists to deal with rumours in an appropriate manner that will improve the credibility of the media, educate the public, and as a result, strengthen democracy. It 
seeks
 to 
explain
 the
mechanisms 
of
 rumours
 and lay
 out
 strategies
 to
 best
 deal
 with
 them
 in
 a
 constructive,
 responsible
 manner. I thas published by Search for Common Ground and Radio for Peacebuilding Africa.

Rumour  Management Manual: a training guide [EN]