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In a world where media headlines often spill more blood than they inform, one participatory action research project in the Central African Republic (CAR) proves that journalism can be a life-saving tool, not a weapon.

“Building Capacity for Peace Journalism” is not just a thesis. It is a frontline blueprint for transforming conflict reporting into a force for reconciliation.

Why you MUST read this research:

✅ REAL SOLUTIONS, NOT THEORY: This study didn’t just interview journalists, it trained them. Discover how a one-day participatory workshop changed reporting habits, reduced sensationalism, and amplified voices of peace in a nation torn by sectarian violence.

✅ THE UNTOLD CHALLENGE: Journalists in CAR face death threats, editorial pressure to dramatize violence, and a complete lack of peace-focused training. This dissertation names the obstacles, and provides the roadmap to overcome them.

✅ FOR GRASSROOTS & GLOBAL ACTORS: Whether you are a peacebuilder, a media trainer, a human rights defender, or a student of conflict transformation, the findings here are replicable, urgent, and actionable.

✅ PARTICIPATORY ACTION RESEARCH IN ACTION: This isn’t a top-down study. Local journalists from the Réseau des Journalistes pour les Droits de l’Homme (RJDH) became co-researchers, co-creating knowledge that works in their dangerous, real-world environment.

“Before, I thought my job was just to report what happened. Now I see I can help reduce harm by how I choose to report.” – A participating journalist, CAR

The bottom line: If you believe that words can heal what weapons have wounded, this research will give you both the evidence and the tools.

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