Honduras, Conference of Investigative Journalists
Tegicugalpa, Honduras. Conference of investigative journalists organized by the International Center for Journalists. Carlos Lauria, CPJ’s Americas Program coordinator will speak about violence against journalists in the Americas, precisely the day CPJ launches our Central America report titled “Who is killing Central American journalists?”.
UN DPI Conference
MEDIA’S ROLE IN GOOD GOVERNANCE AND CITIZEN-LED DEVELOPMENT- 2015 AND BEYOND, at the UN DPI/NGO Conference. Friday 29th of August 11:45 – 13.00 at the UNHQ, LanguageRoom 3, NorthLawnBldg. 2ndFloor. CPJ’s Deputy Director, Robert Mahoney and Maria Salazar-Ferro, our Impunity and Journalist Assistance coordinator, will both speak on the panel.
Press Conference on James Risen Case
Addressing one of the most important U.S. press freedom cases in decades, a broad coalition of organizations will hold a news conference about efforts by the Obama administration to compel New York Times reporter James Risen to disclose a confidential source. The news conference is set for August 14 at the National Press Club in…
Voices of South Sudan: A conversation with journalists from South Sudan
When: 9.30 – 10.30 AM. EST. Where: Human Rights Campaign Building, Washington D.C. 1640 Rhode Island NW. What: Amid conflict and threats to their own safety, these journalists from South Sudan have remained committed to broadcasting which informs their communities. From a 24-hour station in Juba to a unique humanitarian news service delivered via loudspeakers…
AAAS Science and Human Rights Coalition Meeting
Monday, July 14, 11-12:30. CPJ Advocacy Director Courtney C. Radsch, PhD, will speak about CPJ’s approach to advocacy and protection of journalists at a session on evaluating effective tactics for protecting colleagues at risk during the Science and Human Rights coalition meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Peace for the Press: Violence against Journalists and Media Workers
Google Hangout. [http://flip.org.co/es]. 9.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m. ET. Catalina Botero, Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights; Carlos Lauria, senior program coordinator for the Americas of the Committee to Protect Journalists; Rachael Kay, manager of the International Exchange Network for Freedom of Expression (IFEX), and representatives of 7…
World Trends Report on Freedom of Expression and Media Development
The United Nations, New York. Dag Hammarskjold Auditorium. 3 – 4.30pm. World Trends in Freedom of Expression and Media Development offers a new look at recent evolutions in media freedom, independence, pluralism and journalist safety. The overarching trend observed throughout is one of disruption brought on by technology and to a lesser extent the global…