Reporting on Human Trafficking

Free


Introduction

Southern Africa has faced issues around human trafficking since time immemorial - but how should journalists report on the subject today.

In this course we will cover the data sources and tools that can aid your investigations and storytelling, and look at some of the work Code for Africa has done in the area.


Completing this course can bring you closer to completing the following pathways

Course Curriculum

Course Content

Section 1: Introduction to Human Trafficking Journalism
Data Sources for Human Trafficking in Africa 2 Topics
Section 2: The Role of Journalists in Trafficking Reportage
Human Trafficking Investigations
Leveraging Technology to Investigate Human Trafficking 2 Topics
Digital Security for Trafficking Investigation 3 Topics
Data collection for Human Trafficking Reportage
Introduction to Data Collection 4 Topics
Advanced Web Research Skills 3 Topics
Collecting Data Using Google Forms 2 Topics
Transforming Data into Compelling Storytelling on Trafficking
Finding Stories and Insights in Data 3 Topics
Working with Spreadsheets 3 Topics
SECTION SIX: Ethics and good practice
Human Trafficking Journalism Ethics 2 Topics

The Instructor

Adam Oxford

Adam is a freelance journalist with two decades of experience covering technology and international development.