University of Oregon-UNESCO Crossings Institute

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White Stag neighborhood, Portland UO Campus
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The University of Oregon-UNESCO Crossings Institute for Conflict-Sensitive Reporting and Intercultural Dialogue launched at the University of Oregon in 2013 with offices at the School of Journalism and Communication Turnbull Center in the White Stag block in Portland and on the University of Oregon campus.

World Press Freedom Day

WPFD23 Team at the UN Headquarters
At the UN

Every May, members of the University of Oregon-UNESCO Crossings Institute participate events surrounding World Press Freedom Day (WPFD).

This year, the Crossings Institute is participating in the WPFD events in Santiago, Chile which are dedicated to the importance of journalism and freedom of expression in the context of a growing global environmental crisis. 

News & Events

Jason Rezaian Speaks to University of Oregon Students at this Year’s Ruhl Lecture

Jason Rezaian speaks at the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication's 2024 Ruhl Lecture. Rezaian, who spent 544 days in an Iranian prison as a wrongfully detained journalist, discusses international policy, advocacy for hostages around the globe,...

Workshop for Educators: Understanding and Addressing Antisemitism and Islamophobia, with Hussein Ibish and David Schraub – May 23, 2024 Event

The Chair is pleased to co-sponsor an upcoming Workshop for Educators, Understanding and Addressing Antisemitism and Islamophobia, with Hussein Ibish and David Schraub. This event will be held on Wednesday, May 23rd, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. PST in the University...

Bridging Divides: Understanding Antisemitism and Islamophobia – May 22nd Event

The Chair is pleased to co-sponsor the event Bridging Divides: Understanding Antisemitism and Islamophobia. This event will be held on Wednesday, May 22nd, at 5:00 - 6:30 PM PST in the University of Oregon's Gerlinger Lounge and via live stream here. While most people...

Trending: Children are Active Agents of Change

Involving youth in climate communication is the current trend, and world leaders in journalism subscribe to the notion that engaging young voices is crucial for inspiring change“Today, in a world which is completely digital and accessible to people of all ages, it is...

Envisioning Future Israeli-Palestinian Peace – Monday, May 13th Event

The Chair is pleased to co-sponsor the webinar Envisioning Future Israeli-Palestinian Peace, which will be held on Monday, May 14th, at 7:00 PM PST via Zoom. Dr. Yael Aronoff and Dr. Saliba Sarsar join to discuss the legitimacy of both Israeli and Palestinian desires...

Scorched, Resettled and Scared in Chile

By Ruby Wool and Zachary Jones Neuray In the wake of Chile's devastating February fires, a tale of resilience emerges as communities grapple with loss, rebuild from the ashes, and confront the looming specter of recurring disasters amidst governmental challenges and...

Social Media in the Middle East

Professor Damian Radcliffe has been producing annual studies on social media use in the Middle East since 2012, the year after the Arab Spring, an event that put the potential potency of social media in the region on the geo-political map. Since 2017, these reports have been co-authored with University of Oregon students Hadil Abuhmaid (2019-2022), Peyton Bruni (2018), and Amanda Lam (2017).