This chapter features a war reporter examining the ethical dilemmas in war journalism, especially in the context of the Ukraine conflict. It advocates for a shift toward more empathetic storytelling that prioritizes social responsibility over sensationalism.
We need journalism that moves beyond a constant focus on violence and honestly depicts the full impact of war, in and out of the trenches, says conflict journalist Bel Trew. She makes a passionate call for war reporting to be rooted in compassion and truth, sharing stories that illuminate the human toll of conflict with the hope of healing our fractured world.