Diplomat for a day: Young diplomats visit the Journal
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How can journalists use their work to promote greater equality in our society? And how can fake news be recognised, in times of increasingly powerful artificial intelligence? Ten young women found out during their visit to the Lëtzebuerger Journal.
As part of International Women's Day, the British, Canadian and US embassies in Luxembourg offered young women between the ages of 16 and 19 the opportunity to look over the shoulders of diplomats at work. The aim of the programme is to encourage young women and girls to take on leadership positions and drive change. Women are still underrepresented, particularly in the field of international diplomacy, and parity has not yet been achieved in politics or the media.
After the young diplomats had gained an insight into the work in the embassies for a day, they visited the editorial office of the Lëtzebuerger Journal. Here they learned more about the work of journalists and the measures they take to promote equality in our society. This includes, for example, the use of gender-appropriate language, the observance of parity in interview partners and the treatment of topics relating to feminism and equality.
In a subsequent workshop, editor-in-chief Melody Hansen and journalist Misch Pautsch pointed out the developments and dangers of fake news and gave the participants tools to recognise disinformation, especially on social media. A particular focus was placed on developments in artificial intelligence and the importance of professional journalism in this context.
