Changing face of New Zealand should be reflected in
mainstream media newsrooms – Race Relations
Commissioner
With Fairfax Media’s Journalism Intern
search closing on Sunday, Race Relations Commissioner Dame
Susan Devoy is urging aspiring journalists from Maori,
Pacific and ethnic communities to apply. The deadline was
recently extended to 10pm, Sunday 21 September.
“The
changing face of New Zealand needs to be reflected not just
in our communities but also in mainstream media
newsrooms,” said Dame Susan.
“Diversifying our
newsrooms isn’t just a numbers game it’s about actively
working to report on all New Zealanders with depth and
understanding.”
United Nations Secretary General Ban
Ki-Moon has said media professionals play a particularly
important human rights role in shaping public opinion,
changing perceptions about cultural diversity and building
peace. How the mainstream media reports on ethnic
minorities was a significant issue for participants
attending this year’s Human Rights Commission Diversity
Forum.
“New Zealand is fast becoming one of the most
diverse nations on earth and we cannot afford to ignore the
changing face of our peoples,” said Dame
Susan.
“Diversity is good for human rights, for business
and excellence in journalism.”
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