Peace Journalism as an Alternative to Conflict-Focused Media: Enhancing Diverse Voices and Providing Context for Conflict Understanding

This paper investigates peace journalism as an alternative to conflict-focused media, which can sometimes intensify tensions and contribute to societal polarization. Specifically, it explores two key practices within peace journalism: amplifying underrepresented voices and providing deeper contextual analysis in conflict-related reporting. Through examples such as media coverage of political unrest in various contexts and narratives surrounding emerging movements, the paper demonstrates how peace journalism promotes a more balanced representation of different perspectives, broadening public understanding of complex issues. By facilitating dialogue and addressing the underlying factors contributing to conflicts, peace journalism offers an approach that mitigates sensationalism and bias often present in conventional media. The findings suggest that peace journalism can contribute to social cohesion, encourage empathy, and enhance conflict-sensitive reporting, making it a valuable framework for contemporary media practices.