Media & Sustainable Development (SDGs)

SDG Story Mapper: A Free App to Help Media Practitioners Find Stronger SDG Stories.

May 16, 2026Nabeel TirmaziMedia & Sustainable Development (SDGs), MediaOps StackMedia apps, Media Development, Media tools, Nabeel Tirmazi, sdg storytelling

Link to the app: https://nabeeltirmazi.github.io/sdg-story-mapper/ Media practitioners often struggle with Sustainable Development Goal reporting because SDG language can feel distant from the realities of daily journalism. Newsrooms work under pressure to produce stories that attract attention, hold audiences, and compete for relevance, so terms like “SDGs” may seem too institutional, technical, or donor-led for practical […]

AfterCopy: Why Journalists Need a Safe Space After the Story

May 16, 2026Nabeel TirmaziMediaOps Stack, Media & Sustainable Development (SDGs)

Journalists are trained to run toward difficult stories. Disasters, violence, road accidents, displacement, harassment, political unrest, and human suffering often become part of their daily professional reality. They arrive at the scene, ask questions, record pain, verify facts, write the story, and move on to the next assignment. But the human mind does not always […]

Safeguarding Women Journalists in Disaster and Conflict Reporting

Aug 11, 2025Nabeel TirmaziFeatured, Media & Sustainable Development (SDGs)AIBD, Artificial Intelligence in Journalism, Asia-Pacific Media, Crisis Communication, Crisis Reporting, Digital Safety, Disaster Preparedness, Female Reporters, Gender-Based Violence in Media, Journalist Safety, Media Training, Mental Wellness for Journalists, Natural Disasters Coverage, Newsroom Safety Protocols, Online Harassment, Press Freedom, Risk Assessment, Social Media Responsibility, UNESCO IPDC, Women Journalists

According to a UNESCO–ICFJ global survey, nearly 73% of women journalists have faced online violence during their careers, and one in five have been physically attacked as a result of that abuse. In Asia-Pacific, these threats are magnified for those working in disaster zones, conflict areas, and politically sensitive environments, often with little or no […]

Building Bridges: Journalism, Peace, and Youth Empowerment in the Asia-Pacific

Dec 3, 2022adminFeatured, Interviews, Media & Sustainable Development (SDGs)

As a media professional committed to promoting peace journalism, media integrity, and social impact, I believe in the transformative power of ethical storytelling and informed reporting. In my interview, I share my journey across 26 countries, working with journalists, youth, and civil society to foster media literacy, challenge disinformation, and safeguard vulnerable voices, especially women. My […]

Perspective on Radio’s Resilience and Relevance

Feb 14, 2021Nabeel TirmaziInterviews, Featured, Media & Sustainable Development (SDGs)

On World Radio Day 2021, I had the privilege of joining FM 100 to reflect on the powerful theme of Evolution, Innovation, and Connection. Drawing from my journey as a broadcaster, media consultant, and Asia-Pacific broadcasting management leader, I explored how radio continues to shape and be shaped by our changing world. Key Interview Highlights: Conclusion: […]

Insightful meeting to Discuss Disinformation & Pakistani Society

Dec 6, 2019Nabeel TirmaziIntergovernmental, Media & Sustainable Development (SDGs)Disinformation, radio pakistan

Honored to meet Madam Nazakat Shakila, Station Director, Lahore, Radio Pakistan, the second oldest radio station in Pakistan, established in 1937, and a very seasoned radio broadcaster and deputy controller Sir Javed Akhter, who is also heading Dhanak Radio. Both are distinguished voices in Pakistan’s public broadcasting landscape, bringing decades of on-ground experience in content […]

Migrant Journalism and the Responsibility of Media

Nov 19, 2019Nabeel TirmaziMedia & Sustainable Development (SDGs), Public SpeakingCitizenJournalism, HumanDignity, INTIUniversity, JournalismTraining, MediaDevelopment, MediaEthics, MigrantJournalism, PublicInterestMedia, ReducedInequalities, RefugeeJournalism, ResponsibleReporting, SDG10, SDG8, UNHCR

Reporting on refugees and migrants requires more than compassion. It requires editorial discipline, context, ethical judgement, and a clear understanding of how media narratives shape public attitudes toward already vulnerable communities. Across the world, millions of people live through forced displacement, migration pressure, conflict, persecution, and uncertainty. In such conditions, careless reporting can do real […]

Mentoring Youth Leaders on Disinformation, Citizen Journalism, and Public Trust

Jun 23, 2019Nabeel TirmaziCapacity Building & Training, Media & Sustainable Development (SDGs), Public Speaking

Disinformation is not only a media problem. It is a trust problem, a leadership problem, and a civic responsibility. I had the honour of speaking at the 19th Melaka International Youth Dialogue in Melaka, hosted by the World Assembly of Youth (WAY) in collaboration with the Commonwealth Youth Innovation Hub. The theme of the dialogue, […]

Media, SDGs, and the Power of Regional Collaboration

Nov 14, 2017Nabeel TirmaziCapacity Building & Training, Media & Sustainable Development (SDGs)AIBD, Broadcaster Magazine, Broadcasting, Citizen Journalism, Development Communication, Knowledge Exchange, Media For Development, media leadership, Media Policy, Public Awareness, Public Interest Media, Regional Collaboration, SDGs, Sustainable Development

Advancing the Sustainable Development Goals through media requires more than good intentions. It requires policy thinking, editorial discipline, development literacy, and a serious commitment to how stories are framed, distributed, and understood by the public. Media has a powerful role in translating development priorities into public awareness. But that role becomes meaningful only when journalists, […]