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
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!
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
The 2024 Conference Program is Now Available!
We are excited to announce that the program for the 10th International Conference on the Safety of Journalists is now finalized. We invite all participants and attendees to take a look at the full program, which includes a range of sessions, keynote speakers, and networking opportunities. The paper sessions schedule will be published soon, so… Continue reading The 2024 Conference Program is Now Available!
Call for abstracts:
The research group MEKK at OsloMet’s safety of journalists conference, 2024: Safety of journalists in the coverage of political elections/ Safety of journalists in war We are happy to announce that we are now accepting abstract submissions to the tenth annual Conference on the Safety of Journalists. The conference, organized by MEKK in cooperation with… Continue reading Call for abstracts:
The Safety of Journalists Conference 2023
A huge Thank You to the excellent key note speakers, panelists, and all participants at the 9th annual safety of journalists conference at OsloMet University 1-2 November! Please find some of the Norpart MA student journalists’ reports from the conference below: Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and MEKK Join to Advocate for Journalist´s Safety by Theodorah… Continue reading The Safety of Journalists Conference 2023
ICFJ celebrates acquittal of Nobel laureate Maria Ressa; looks to Supreme Court decision
The International Centre forJournalists (ICFJ) and the Hold the Line coalition confirm that Nobel laureate and journalist Maria Ressa has been acquitted of financial fraud. The charge threatened to land her in jail for a decade and was a threat to freedom of speech in the Philippines and around the world. In a press release… Continue reading ICFJ celebrates acquittal of Nobel laureate Maria Ressa; looks to Supreme Court decision
2023 Conference Program is here!
Subject to revision, we are happy to present the program for the 2023 Safety of Journalists Conference, “A Call to Action: Advancing Safety in Environmental Journalism for a Better Future.” Paper presentations will occur in the afternoons of both days, along two tracks (A. and B.). All paper session allocations are subject to revision. Note… Continue reading 2023 Conference Program is here!
Call for Papers: 9th Annual Conference on the Safety of Journalists
We call on the world’s journalists to reflect on the real threat climate change poses in their reporting and to apply best practices to improve coverage on the most pressing problem of our time. The IFJ also encourages all its affiliates to include the climate issue in their agendas and to work together to launch… Continue reading Call for Papers: 9th Annual Conference on the Safety of Journalists