Training programme

Inclusive communication

Language, messaging and interaction practices without stigma or exclusion

A practical programme for teams communicating with different audiences that need to reduce the risk of stigma, exclusion or unsafe wording.

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Audience

  • communications teams
  • social and humanitarian services
  • human rights initiatives
  • facilitators and trainers

Learning outcomes

  • participants recognise stigmatising wording
  • the team reviews messages for risks
  • participants practise inclusive alternatives
  • the team receives basic communication rules

Key topics

  • language and power
  • stigma
  • audiences
  • safety of people in communication
  • sensitive topics
  • message review

Practical outputs

  • language checklist
  • examples of safer wording
  • audience matrix
  • team communication rules

Client receives

  • adapted agenda
  • participant materials
  • practical templates
  • short post-session summary if agreed

Adaptation

  • for public communications
  • for service teams
  • for training teams
  • for crisis messages