By External Source
May 4 2020 (IPS-Partners)

On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day 2020, join UNESCO for a dynamic online
discussion on the importance of press freedom and independent journalism to provide reliable,
life-saving information during the COVID-19 pandemic. Topics to be covered include:

• Fighting disinformation and rumours
• Journalists on the front lines: ensuring their health and safety
• The role of governments: protecting press freedom and independent journalism
• The role of social media and technology: supporting journalism and fighting disinformation

PROGRAMME

Opening: Audrey Azoulay Director-General, UNESCO

Remarks: António Guterres Secretary-General, United Nations

High-level: Audrey Azoulay Director-General, UNESCO

Panel:

François-Philippe Champagne Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada
Co-chair of the Media Freedom Coalition
Michelle Bachelet United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
Christophe Deloire Secretary-General, Reporters without Borders
Monika Bickert Vice-President for Public Policy & Content, Facebook
Maria Ressa Investigative journalist and co-founder of Rappler
Younes Mjahed President, International Federation of Journalists

Also featuring a series of video messages from Heads of State and Government,
Ministers and other high-level figures.

Organized with the support of members of the Group of Friends on the Safety of Journalists at UNESCO.

MORE THAN EVER WE NEED FACTS.
MORE THAN EVER WE NEED PRESS FREEDOM.

#WorldPressFreedomDay #PressFreedom #Covid19
en.unesco.org/commemorations/worldpressfreedomday

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