Press Freedom for Open Government
The Committee to Protect Journalists is hosting the workshop, “Press Freedom for Open Government, Opportunities in the OGP Framework.” at the 2016 Open Government Partnership Summit. CPJ Executive Director, Joel Simon, is joined by other renowned panelists as they discuss press freedom and open government in this one hour discussion.
Internet Governance Forum
On December 6, join CPJ Advocacy Director Courtney Radsch at the Internet Governance Forum. The IGF is a multistakeholder platform that faciliates the discussion of public policy issues pertaining to the internet. On Monday, December 5 at 1P.M. Courtney is organizing a session on “Countering Violent Extremism and Human Rights Online.” In the wake of…
COLPIN Conference on Investigative Journalism
Join CPJ Program Director and Senior Americas Program Coordinator, Carlos Lauría for his presentation on Cuba at the COLPIN conference on Investigative Journalism organized by Instituto Prensa y Sociedad (IPYS) and Transparency International, and sponsored by OSF and UNESCO.
Your right to know relies on justice for journalists under attack
CPJ’s Impunity Campaign consultant, Elisabeth Witchel will speak about causes of impunity and the findings of CPJ’s 2016 Impunity Index. Other panelists include Guy Berger, Director, Division for Freedom of Expression and Media Development, UNESCO, Tonia Samsonova, London Correspondent, Echo of Moscow radio station, Founder of ‘The Question’ and Ghias Aljundi, Journalism safety trainer and…
Safety of journalists and ending impunity in conflict situations
The Permanent Mission of Greece to the United Nations and UNESCOwould like to cordially invite youto an Interactive Panel discussion onSAFETY OF JOURNALISTS AND ENDING IMPUNITY IN CONFLICT SITUATIONS THURSDAY, 27 OCTOBER 20161.15 – 2.45 PM, CONFERENCE ROOM 11, UN HEADQUARTERS, NEW YORK On the occasion of theInternational Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against…
“Meet the Press” panel discussion
CPJ Senior Advocacy and Communications Officer, Kerry Paterson, to take part in the “Meet the Press” panel discussion on October 20, 2016 at 6 p.m. The panel discussion is part of the Center for International Human Rights (CIHR) 2016-2017 Seminar Series on Human Rights and the Media. The panel will feature a select group of…
CPJ to join 2016 James Foley Freedom Run
CPJ staff and friends are joining many others in the U.S. and other countries for the James W. Foley Freedom Run. The event–a virtual run where supporters can take part from anywhere in the world–is scheduled for October 15, 2016. CPJ will hold its run in New York City. You can join the CPJ team…
Combatting Corruption in Closing Spaces: Implications for Governance
Committee to Protect Journalists and Freedom House is holding a session on “Combatting Corruption in Closing Spaces: Implications for Governance,” at the World Bank/IMF 2016 Annual Meetings Civil Society Policy Forum (CSPF). The event is scheduled for October 6, 2016, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Human Rights in Turkey After the Attempted Coup
CPJ Europe and Central Asia Program Coordinator, Nina Ognianova, will join other panelists to speak on Turkey. Experts on human rights in Turkey, including those who have recently visited, will describe the human rights situation in the country. They will discuss recent history, the coup-attempt in July, and developments since the coup as they relate…