May 4, 2012 (QOL) OYSU Melbourne took part of Media and Young Muslim Conference
The Ogaden Youth and Students Union Melbourne was invited to take part of the Media and Young Muslim conference which began today.

The Conference will continue until Sunday 6 of May. The media conference was hosted by Multicultural Media Exchange and it was held in Melbourne Town Hall. One of the special guest was Mr George Negus, successful Australian Journalist who traveled and reported from Middle East. Mr Negus previously worked as reporter for 60 Minute, Today, Dateline and presently works for channel 10 The Project.

Mr Negus spoke about his experience as journalist reporting from the Middle East, getting close with Muslim culture and Ideology. Also among the speakers where young Muslim Journalist and the Director of Multicultural Media Exchange Ms Anges Cusack. The aim of the conference was to get together young Muslims and talk about the coverage of minority groups in Media. The conference also aimed to tackle Islamic-phobia of Australian Media.

2 members of OYSU Melbourne had the opportunity to speak with George Negus and other Journalist at the conference. Mr Negus advise was to continue to put more focus on media attention of the Ogaden situation. Other Journalist at the conference also agreed that to create awareness about the Ogaden situation more emphasis should be given to Australian Media.

In conclusion following the advise was given to OYSU Melbourne: In order to create awareness about the Human Right Violation in the Ogaden, OYSU Melbourne requires. 1) To get in touch with local community newspapers, radio, small media groups. 2) look for Journalist that are wiling to break the news in order to enhance their career, 3) Taking part of conferences like the Media and young Muslims or generally be connected to the wider Australian Muslims and other communities.

As mentioned above the conference will continue until Sunday 6 of May.

Leyla
Qorahay Media
Melbourne, Australia
Qorahay99@yahoo.com