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Tips, Tools and Methods to Investigate LGBTQ+ Rights

9:15am - 10:30am on Saturday, November 22
KLCC Level 4 - Room 405

About This Session

LGBTQ+ rights investigations require specialized approaches to access vulnerable communities and sensitive information while maintaining trust and safety. This workshop provides essential techniques for reporting on discrimination, policy impacts, and institutional barriers affecting this community. Learn ethical sourcing methods, protective interviewing practices, and data analysis tools for tracking legislative changes and hate crimes.

Speakers

Kae Petrin

Fellow
John S. Knight Journalism Fellowships

Minami Funakoshi

Board treasurer at Trans Journalists Association
Data journalist at Reuters

Moderator

Gina Chua

Executive Director
Tow-Knight Center, Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY