World Press Freedom Day conference urges the UN: Put media freedom and independence at heart of post-2015 development goals
UNESCO conference urges UN to include free expression in post-2015 development goals A two day conference marking World Press Freedom Day at UNESCO Headquarters ended Tuesday with a Declaration that highlights the contribution of free expression to development. The...
Making the Protection of Journalists a Reality: Time to End Impunity
Co-hosted by CFOM and BBC, April 2014 On 7 April the BBC and CFOM hosted a conference at the BBC’s Broadcasting House. In “Making the Protection of Journalists a Reality: Time to end Impunity” 60 international media editors, jurists and other experts showcased media...
World Press Freedom Day 2014: Paris event to cover Journalists’ Safety, Rule of Law and Impunity
Rule of Law to Ensure Safety of Journalists and Combating Impunity The rule of law is a prerequisite for, as well as an outcome of, a successful development agenda. For the UN, the rule of law refers to: “a principle of governance in which all persons, institutions...
Symposium Opening Remarks by Peter Horrocks, Director, BBC Global News: ‘What strategy against violence and impunity?’
BBC and CFOM Symposium ‘Making the Protection of Journalists a Reality: Time to end Impunity’, held on April 7 2014 at BBC Broadcasting House, London Read the opening remarks by Peter Horrocks, Director of BBC Global News on ‘What strategy against violence and...
Global media coverage of the April 7 journalists’ safety symposium and protest gathering
Media coverage: UNESCO The Independent Press Gazette SomalilandPress IndianTelevision.com