This chapter explores the challenges faced by journalists in conflict zones, highlighting how their experiences shape public understanding of war. Through a compelling investigation in Ukraine, it tells the heart-wrenching story of a teenager searching for his mother amidst the chaos, underscoring the importance of empathy in journalism.
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.