Pulford Media offers two practical workshops on freelance journalism in Geneva:

Thursday 6th and Saturday 8th May 2010

Focus on:

-Finding markets
-Generating ideas
-Approaching editors
-Constructing news and features articles
-Understanding commission and copyright
-Opportunities to ask questions/air concerns
 
Venue: Residence Colladon, Chemin Colladon 5-7, Petit Saconnex, Geneva

Cost:  CHF 220 (to include lunch, refreshments and copy of Byliners)

Cedric Pulford is a freelance with 20 years’ experience with the Guardian in London, and is one of Britain’s most experienced journalism trainers.   Participants will receive a copy of his latest book, Byliners, 101 ways to be a freelance journalist.  Cedric says: “Recent years have seen a huge expansion of editorial space, much of it being filled by freelance writers.  People who have lived and worked around the world have another plus: their interesting and unusual experiences may translate into sellable material.”
 
To register for the workshop:   liz@pulfordmedia.co.uk or call: 079 547 5131
Numbers will be capped to ensure a comfortable, interactive atmosphere.

CSR Geneva and Geneva Communicators Network invites you to join us for:

TALKS & DRINKS on:

Human Rights Reporting: Is it your Business?

When: On Monday, 19 April, 2010, from 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Where: First floor of the Restaurant La Broche – Salle la Combourgeoise, 36 rue du Stand, 1204 Genève, Tel. 022 321 22 60 –www.restaurantlabroche.ch (how to get there: Tram: 1 and 15 – “Stand”and several buses see www.tpg.ch . If car need to be, free private parking next to the restaurant).

Entrance fee: CHF 15.—including networking cocktail.

About the event:
How do companies report on business and human rights? What are the trends? How can companies improve their understanding and why should they publicly disclose policies and practices relating to human rights? What are the implications for what and how companies communicate with their stakeholders?

You will have the chance to hear the findings of a recent report analyzing 57 sustainability reports from companies representing a range of industry sectors. A representative from ABB and Nestlé will comment and highlight selected examples of corporate human rights reporting.

The author of the report:

• Dr. Liz Umlas, an independent researcher specializing in human rights.

Confirmed Guest Speaker representing the private sector:

• Ron  Popper, Head of Corporate Responsibility at ABB.
• Christian Frutiger,  Public Affairs Manager, Nestlé S.A.

The talk will be moderated by Dr. Guido Palazzo, Professor of Business Ethics at the University of Lausanne.
Please registration online here >>

The Geneva Facilitator Network is pleased to offer a one-day workshop on Graphic Facilitation – how to draw graphics that make ideas memorable

Friday 19 March 2010
09.00-17.00
with
Graham Shaw

-Represent key points & capture the essence of an idea with an image
-Create a visual record of ideas, concepts and models
-Enhance the brain’s potential to make meaning & create connections
– Discover drawing skills you never knew you had!

In this lively session you will learn that you can in fact draw great graphics, including cartoons and powerful symbols. Graham will guide you through his easy-to-learn system for creating fabulous cartoon images for your workshops.
This is a fast-paced and highly practical workshop with plenty of opportunity to actually use the skills as you learn. All you need to be successful is an open mind, be prepared to have a go – and to have a fun day!

Registration: events@gfn-net.ch / 079 547 5131

Fees: CHF 300 including lunch & refreshments
Venue: Residence Colladon, chemin Colladon
4-6 Petit Saconnex, 1209 Geneva (Bus No.3 Arret Colladon)
Please note this workshop will only take place with a participation rate of 10 firm registrations – we encourage you to register early!

For more information: Contact events@gfn-net.ch

A workshop on New Media for civil society will take place in Geneva, on March 8, 2010, at 5 pm.

The workshop takes place in the framework of the Geneva Summit for Human Rights, Tolerance and Democracy.  The full details of the event are:

http://www.genevasummit.org/static/showNew/page/program_2010_en

17:00   Human Rights Advocacy: Skills-Building Workshops: New Media for Human Rights: Activism in the Internet Age, Yves Bennaim, New Media Expert Trainer

The workshop is free, register at: http://www.genevasummit.org.