Panel discussion "Protection of journalists and media freedom - key to sustainable future"
On May 27 Lithuanian Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Linas Linkevičius and Latvian Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Edgars Rinkēvičs will host panel discussion "Protection of journalists and media freedom - key to sustainable future".
Freedom of expression and an independent media are multifaceted issues requiring complex approaches. They are essential elements of a sustainable future and it is a given fact that without free media and safe environment for journalists it is impossible to ensure good governance, transparency, and accountability. Also, self-censorship arising from personal safety concerns, harassment and threats in digital environment, government falsification of “news” and imposed censorship, impunity for crimes against journalists must be addressed so that freedom of expression would be a reality. These and other issues will be on the agenda of the panel discussion moderated by Mr. James Bays, Diplomatic Editor of Al Jazeera.
High level representatives of the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and UNESCO as well as representatives of non-governmental organizations and media will exchange their views in a moderated panel. The session will conclude by interactive questions and answers (Q&A) session.
The event will take place on May 27, Wednesday, 1:00 to 2:30 pm at the UN Headquarters, Conference Room 8.
For live broadcast watch webtv.un.org
Submit your questions to the panelists using #ProtectJournalists and #FreeMedia hashtags.
