Institution Building related to the freedom of media when collecting information, and risks when publishing investigative stories. The OSCE resolved freedom of movement challenges to enable the journalist to visit each other. The exchange of journalists led to similar activities organized by one journalist association without external assistance. Journalists were brought together again, visiting media outlets and writing articles about their experiences. They agreed that the information wall between the two societies had to be brought down and that dialogue was needed between media professionals. Most importantly, the participants realized that the media needs to encourage and support dialogue across societal separation lines and discourage animosity between the two societies. Conflict-sensitive reporting The OSCE organized training courses and seminars for journalists from two conflict communities on conflict sensitive reporting, which led to better co-operation and collaboration among journalists and other media professionals in the region. The OSCE also regularly organized summer schools on journalism for young people from conflict-affected communities. In co-operation with selected media outlets, the OSCE supported journalist apprentices with the production and publication of stories on reconciliation, tolerance, and human rights, with a particular emphasis on marginalized groups. Young journalists from non-majority communities were selected by the OSCE through an open call application system. The best performing participants 33

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