Beyond borders. A toolkit for reporting on forced displacement and migration in Asia

Asia hosts some of the largest refugee populations among the 123 million people forcibly displaced worldwide and is also the origin of over 40 percent of the world’s international migrants.

This reality underscores the importance of accurate, nuanced reporting on migration and displacement. Journalists play a vital role in shaping public understanding, especially in the host countries, yet the complexity of these issues often makes coverage challenging.

Beyond Borders is the first comprehensive Asia-focused toolkit designed to support Asian journalists in navigating these complexities and telling stories that reflect diverse voices and contexts. It offers hands-on guidance for ethical, accurate and human-centered reporting on migration and forced displacement, including:

- A participatory “Nothing about us without us” approach that centers refugee and migrant voices.

- Conflict-sensitive reporting and how to avoid stereotypes and bias.

- Sensitive storytelling, language use, and visual/multimedia ethics.

- Research, data and verification tools.

- Legal frameworks, protection principles and privacy of sources.

- Safety, trauma awareness and mental health support for journalists.

Launch event highlights:

- Toolkit presentation: What it is, who it is for, and how to access and use it.

- Panel talk: “From stereotypes to authentic storytelling: Amplifying refugee and migrant
voices in Asian media” with toolkit authors and experienced journalists, followed by a Q&A.

- Networking reception with refreshments.

- Printed hard copies of the toolkit and digital access via QR code will be available.

We would be delighted to welcome you to this launch and to exchange with peers and experts on strengthening evidence-based, respectful and impactful reporting on migration and forced displacement in Asia.

Please confirm your attendance by 18 November by registering via this form:
https://forms.office.com/e/60ByX7vc6n

For inquiries, please contact: dw-akademie.displacement-and-dialogue@dw.com