William Bird’s concluding remarks, Safety of Journalists conference November 1st 2024.

I want to start my concluding remarks with Maria Ressa, a peace prize winner and journalist.  “The point of journalism is not to convince you to vote for one or the other but to pull us together to have the really difficult conversations that democracy needs, which requires not just speaking but listening.” The counter… Continue reading William Bird’s concluding remarks, Safety of Journalists conference November 1st 2024.

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Bearing Witness to War in Gaza

By: Pernille Bjørndal The ongoing war in Gaza was a central focus at this year’s Safety of Journalists Conference, where speakers shared insights and experiences on this critical issue. The second day of the annual event began with reports on journalist deaths in Gaza, presented by Attila Mong from the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ).… Continue reading Bearing Witness to War in Gaza

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Thank You!

Thank you to all who participated in making the 10th International conference of the Safety of Journalists a success! The 10th International Conference on the Safety of Journalists has successfully concluded, and it is thanks to the great commitment of its participants. The milestone event provided a critical platform for discussing the safety and freedom… Continue reading Thank You!

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Kicking Off the MEKK Conference. Day 1 Perspectives on Safety and Press Freedom

Text & photo: Hannah Frogg Oseid The research group MEKK (Media, krig og konflikt) hosted its 10th international conference on “The Safety of Journalists,” bringing together attendees from around the world. This year’s theme focused on the role of journalists in elections and their coverage of war and conflict. The conference opened with introductions from… Continue reading Kicking Off the MEKK Conference. Day 1 Perspectives on Safety and Press Freedom

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