Ngombet Claudia – Cameroon
Occupation/Title
Journalist, Peace and Gender Advocate, Founder of CNews24
Country of Origin
Cameroon
Summary/About Me
Ngombet Claudia is a journalist and advocate for peace and gender equality. She is the founder of CNews24, an online multilingual news platform aimed at promoting peace, combating hate speech and fake news, and bridging information gaps across geographic and linguistic barriers. Her work is driven by the belief that a more inclusive and interactive media landscape fosters social cohesion and sustainable positive peace. Claudia also teaches journalism and media studies part-time.
Areas of Expertise
- Journalism
- Peace Advocacy
- Gender Equality
- Media Studies
- Conflict Sensitivity
Professional Experience
- Founder, CNews24: Established an online news platform to promote peace and address misinformation, ensuring accessible and accurate information across diverse communities.
- Part-time Lecturer: Teaches journalism and media studies, contributing to the development of future media professionals.
Key Initiative
Social Change Initiative (SCI): Media and Conflict Sensitive Reporting: A Case of the Anglophone Crisis in Cameroon
- Focus: Claudia’s SCI aims to enhance media reporting practices in the context of the Anglophone Crisis in Cameroon. The initiative will promote conflict-sensitive reporting, aiming to reduce misinformation and contribute to more balanced and responsible media coverage during conflicts.
Skills
- Media Management
- Conflict Sensitive Reporting
- Peacebuilding
- Gender Advocacy
- Educational Instruction in Journalism
Additional Brief:
Ngombet Claudia’s SCI addresses the critical need for media practices that are sensitive to the nuances of conflict, particularly in the context of the Anglophone Crisis in Cameroon. By fostering conflict-sensitive reporting, Claudia aims to contribute to a more informed and cohesive society, reducing the spread of misinformation and promoting peace through responsible journalism.