Postgraduate Certificate in Refugee Rights Communication
Published on June 19, 2025
About this Podcast
HOST: Welcome to our podcast, today I'm excited to be talking with Dr. Sarah Johnson, the lead instructor for the Postgraduate Certificate in Refugee Rights Communication. Dr. Johnson, can you tell us a bit about this course and what inspired you to create it? GUEST: Absolutely, the course is designed to help professionals communicate effectively about refugee issues. Having worked in this field for many years, I noticed a gap in the availability of training that focuses on ethical and impactful communication strategies. HOST: That's fascinating. Who are the primary target audiences for this program, and how can they benefit from it? GUEST: Our primary audiences are advocates, journalists, policymakers, and NGOs. By taking this course, they will learn to use media advocacy, storytelling, and digital communication to promote understanding and support for refugees, while also developing intercultural communication skills and navigating complex legal and ethical frameworks. HOST: In your experience, what are some of the key challenges in communicating about refugee rights, and how does the course address these challenges? GUEST: Some challenges include misinformation, cultural barriers, and ethical dilemmas. Our course offers practical experience through case studies, workshops, and projects to help learners tackle these challenges head-on and improve their impact as advocates for refugee protection. HOST: That sounds incredibly valuable. As we look to the future, what trends do you see shaping the way we communicate about refugee rights, and how does the course prepare students for these changes? GUEST: The rise of social media and digital activism is significantly changing how we communicate about refugee rights. Our course equips students with the skills to leverage these platforms and create compelling narratives that can cut through the noise and make a real difference. HOST: Dr. Johnson, thank you so much for joining us today and sharing insights about the Postgraduate Certificate in Refugee Rights Communication. It's clear that this course offers a unique and much-needed perspective on an essential global issue. GUEST: Thank you for having me. It's been a pleasure discussing the course and its potential impact on refugee rights communication.
