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FREE EUROPEAN MEDIA 2020

12-14 March, 2020 – Gdansk, Poland
The Free European Media Conference 2020, organised by European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) and Free European Media, will gather speakers and policy makers from across Europe to address the importance of uncensored, pluralistic media for the development of free democracies in Europe.

Global Forum for Media Development
Posted on 16 December 2019
CategoriesJob Opportunities, Opportunities

Deadline: Rolling Basis
Job Opportunity PEN America, a nonprofit organisation that stands at the intersection of literature and human rights to protect open expression in the US and worldwide, seeks a Digital Freedom Specialist to work on issues at the intersection of free expression and technology.

Global Forum for Media Development
Posted on 4 November 201912 November 2019
CategoriesGFMD Network Activities

Ahead of Mongolia’s next Universal Periodic Review cycle scheduled for May 2020, the Globe International Center (GIC) submitted its report to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on October the 3rd, 2019. The report was developed by Human Rights NGOs Forum.

HATE SPEECH IN THE ARAB REGION

September 23, Geneva, Switzerland
In the framework of the 42nd Session of The Human Rights Convention in Geneva, join The Palestinian Center for Development and Media Freedoms (MADA) in a conversation about “Hate Speech in the Arab Region”.

Global Forum for Media Development
Posted on 18 September 201910 October 2019
CategoriesGFMD Network Activities

The World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) have launched episode three of their media freedom podcast, The Back Story.

EU WESTERN BALKAN MEDIA DAYS 2019

Launched in 2017 by the European Commission, the EU – Western Balkans Media Days aim to ensure that media freedom remains a priority while tackling the complexity of pressing political, economic and social issues the region experience at present.

Global Forum for Media Development
Posted on 10 September 20199 October 2019
CategoriesGFMD Network Activities

The GIC is participating in the preparation of the UPR to be presented in the third cycle of this year. Their recommendations are based on the conclusions reached by several meetings and gatherings that integrated the views of professionals and relevant actors.

FREE COURSE ON MEDIA FREEDOM AND FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION IN AFRICA

Deadline: Rolling Basis
Development Course Registration is open for a free, six-week online course on media freedom in Africa. The course aims to empower activists, students, regulators, journalists, lawyers, and everyone interested in ensuring a free, pluralistic and independent African media.

Global Forum for Media Development
Posted on 23 July 201911 September 2019
CategoriesGFMD Network Activities, News and Updates

GFMD member Globe International Center celebrated their twentieth anniversary on July 5th, 2019. The event celebrated all of the work carried out by the organisation over the last twenty years and brought together representatives from private and public authorities, NGOs, and other international organisations.

PRESS FREEDOM ORGANISATIONS URGE EUROPEAN COMMISSION TO PRIORITISE PRESS FREEDOM

GFMD, alongside nineteen other press freedom and media development organisations have co-signed a letter to new European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen to prioritise press freedom, access to information, and journalist safety during her term.

2019 REGIONAL CENTRAL ASIA MEDIA CONFERENCE

The 21st Regional Central Asia Media Conference, titled “Media Freedom and Pluralism in times of Digital Transformation” will be held this year in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan from July 17th to 18th.

GLOBAL CONFERENCE ON MEDIA FREEDOM

10-11 July 2019 – London
The Global Conference on Media Freedom will take place in London from July 10th to 11th. Global leaders, representatives from the media industry, journalists, civil society and academia will gather to attend interactive panel discussions. It is part of an international campaign to shine a global spotlight on media freedom and increase the cost to those that are attempting to restrict it.

GFMD AT THE GLOBAL CONFERENCE FOR MEDIA FREEDOM 2019

From July 10th to 11th 2019, GFMD will attend the Global Conference for Media Freedom in London, co-hosted by the UK and Canadian Govenments. The conference is part of an international campaign to raise awareness of the importance of international press freedom, and also to increase the consequences faced by those who try to restrict it.

GFMD TO ATTEND 2019 REGIONAL CENTRAL ASIA MEDIA CONFERENCE

GFMD will be represented by Advocacy and Engagement Manager, Michael Oghia at a session titled “Impact of Digital Development on Media Pluralism” at the 21st Regional Central Asia Media Conference, titled “Media Freedom and Pluralism in times of Digital Transformation” will be held this year in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan from July 17th to 18th.

NEW PLEDGES NOT CREDIBLE WITHOUT ACTION, SAY PRESS FREEDOM GROUPS

On 9 July, 33 press freedom and media development organisations met in London in advance of the Global Media Freedom Conference to call on all participating States to ensure the protection and safety of all journalists and media workers in compliance with their existing obligations and international standards.

INTERNATONAL PRESS INSTITITUTE WORLD CONGRESS EVENT IN SWITZERLAND

4-6 June 2019 – Geneva, Switzerland
Join the International Press Institute for the 2019 World Congress Event in Geneva, Switzerland. The World Congress two-day conference will discuss issues relating to media freedom and quality journalism, gathering more than 300 leading media professionals each year.

GFMD MEETS WITH PM ARDERN IN RESPONSE TO CHRISTCHURCH CALL

GFMD both contributed to and endorsed a civil society statement in response to the Christchurch Call, and also had the opportunity to meet with PM Ardern on 14 May to voice concerns and offer perspective from the media development community.

REGISTRATIONS OPEN: WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY IN ETHIOPIA

2-3 May 2019 – Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
On 3 May 2019, UNESCO will celebrate the 26th edition of World Press Freedom Day in almost 100 countries. This year’s theme is “Media for Democracy: Journalism and Elections in Times of Disinformation.”

ECPMF’S UNCOVERED CONFERENCE TO BE HELD IN BERLIN

31 January – 1 February – Berlin, Germany
The ECPMF will hold its event “UNCOVERED” in Berlin, Germany. The conference will explore digital self-defence, and give you to the opportunity to network with practitioners and politicians, learning about the impressive investigations of the IJ4EU grantees.

Global Forum for Media Development
Posted on 25 January 201925 January 2019
CategoriesOpportunities

Deadline: 15 February 2019
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is seeking nominations for its UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize 2019 which is funded by the Cano Foundation (Colombia), the Helsingin Sanomat Foundation (Finland) and the Namibia Media Trust (Namibia).

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