Conference paper

The Devastating Power of Silence (Minorities and the Media)

Tanja Topić ; Head of the Office, Friedrich Ebert Foundation (Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina)

Abstract

Media and journalists can contribute considerably to overcoming hostilities among different ethnic group. They can also have they share in making life and coexistence bearable. Media need to have a clear attitude towards crucial issues, such as crimes and protection of minority rights. They should not content themselves with being just a mere transmitter of information. Media ought to do more, they ought even to educate the public in certain extent.

Keywords

the media; national minorities; human rights

Hrčak ID:

286484

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/286484

Publication date:

30.9.2002.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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