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Central Asia: World Press Freedom Day

The celebration focused on highlighting the importance of independent journalism as a necessary condition for the fulfillment of press freedom. The event will take place in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan jointly with Ministry of Information and Community Media Association. World Press Freedom Day was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in December 1993, following the recommendation of UNESCO's General Conference. Since then, 3 May, the anniversary of the Declaration of Windhoek is celebrated worldwide as World Press Freedom Day. It is an opportunity to:• celebrate the fundamental principles of press freedom; •assess the state of press freedom throughout the world;•defend the media from attacks on their independence;• and pay tribute to journalists who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

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18.10.2020 Bishkek - Kyrgyzstan

World Press Freedom Conference 2020: Journalism Without Fear or Favour

Organized in collaboration with the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the 2020 World Press Freedom Conference (WPFC) takes place in The Hague, a city known for its role in international peace and justice. The conference is being held on 22, 23 and 24 April in the run-up to the annual World Press Freedom Day (WPFD) on 3 May which celebrates the fundamental principles of press freedom and freedom of expression. The theme of this year’s celebrations is “Journalism Without Fear or Favour” and it brings together those active in the field of press freedom and the public to stand up for a free and independent media. WPFD 2020 is the call for all to inspire positive change and to protect journalism against persisting and new forms of control. Journalism today faces many threats from actors trying to capture or intimidate media in order to influence the information flows. WPFD 2020 is about the successes of the growing movement to enhance professional journalism and its foundation in independent media institutions. Through multiple sessions, the WPFC 2020 will shed light on different aspects of the overall theme, “Journalism Without Fear or Favour”. This includes opportunities to understand and debate topics related to media capture, diversity in the press, journalism in a digital age and how to move forward in protecting and promoting bold and independent journalistic work. The UNESCO Director-General, Audrey Azoulay, as well as high-level government representatives will attend the WPFC on 22 to 24 April in the Hague. Together with representatives of civil society, media organizations, professional associations, academia and the judiciary, they will put media independence on the international agenda by inspiring, educating and by mobilizing people into action. On 23 April, the UNESCO Director-General will award the UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize to an individual or organization that has made an outstanding contribution to the defence of press freedom. On 23 to 24 April, the 5th Academic Conference on Safety of Journalists will be hosted in collaboration with University of Leiden. The Academic Conference is focused on press freedom and media capture and its aim is to bridge the gap between academic research, policy-making and journalism. As in the previous years, WPFC 2020 will also host a Youth Newsroom, which will bring on board young journalists and journalism students to cover the event and expand their reporting skills. On 24 April, the event will feature the first-ever World Press Freedom Festival that includes cultural events and performances such as workshops and film screenings. The Festival is dedicated to wider celebrations of WPFD and to a broader audience. It invites youths and students to participate in the celebrations of press freedom and explore how they contribute to the future of free and independent media.  

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18.10.2020 The Hague - Netherlands

Global Media and Information Literacy Week 2020

The yearly Global Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Week, initiated in 2012, is led by UNESCO in cooperation with GAPMIL, UNAOC and the MIL and Intercultural Dialogue (MILID) University Network. It unites diverse actors committed to promoting MIL as a way to foster social inclusion and intercultural dialogue. The ninth annual global celebration of Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Week will be celebrated from 24 to 31 October 2020. Global MIL Week 2020 highlights will include the Tenth MILID Conference and the Youth Agenda Forum, to be held in Seoul (Republic of Korea), from 27 to 29 October 2020.

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24.10.2020 Seoul - Republic of Korea

40th Anniversary of the International Programme for the Development of Communication (IPDC)

The International Programme for the Development of Communication (IPDC) will celebrate it's 40th anniversary on 24 November 2020 at UNESCO Headquarters (Room IV). The IPDC is the only multilateral forum in the UN system designed to mobilize the international community to discuss and promote media development in developing countries. The Programme provides support for media projects but also seeks an accord to secure a healthy environment for the growth of free and pluralistic media in developing countries.

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24.11.2020 Paris - France

32nd session of the Intergovernmental Council for the International Programme for the Development of Communication (IPDC)

The IPDC is the only multilateral forum in the UN system designed to mobilize the international community to discuss and promote media development in developing countries. The Programme provides support for media projects but also seeks an accord to secure a healthy environment for the growth of free and pluralistic media in developing countries.Over the last 40 years, following the decisions and guidelines of the Intergovernmental Council and its Bureau, the IPDC has focused its projects on the most urgent priorities in communication development all around the world.The efforts of the IPDC have had an important impact on a broad range of fields covering, among others, the promotion of media independence and pluralism, development of community media, radio and television organizations, modernization of national and regional news agencies, and training of media professionals. IPDC has mobilized some US$ 120 million for over 2000 projects in more than 140 developing countries and countries in transition. The meeting will take place in room X at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, France. An interpretation will be provided in English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese and Russian.

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25.11.2020 Paris - France

Induction workshop for newly-elected IPDC Bureau members

An induction workshop is organized to introduce the IPDC Programme to newly-elected IPDC Bureau members at UNESCO Headquarters (Room VIII) on 27 November 2020. The International Programme for the Development of Communication (IPDC) is the only multilateral forum in the UN system designed to mobilize the international community to discuss and promote media development in developing countries. The Programme not only provides support for media projects but also seeks an accord to secure a healthy environment for the growth of free and pluralistic media in developing countries.

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27.11.2020 Paris - France

Ensuring the right to quality and inclusive education for learners with disabilities and learning difficulties: from commitment to action

Although efforts have been made to promote quality education for all, there has not been the transformation in educational systems nor policies needed to translate the promise of SDG4 into a reality. The Seminar will provide a platform for dialogue and exchanges around policies and practices that are effective in promoting inclusion in education for learners with disabilties and learning difficulties.

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3.12.2020 Paris - France