Free Press Live
Join us on 21 October in The Hague for Free Press Live 2024! This year the theme of Free Press Live is Media: a lifeline in times of conflict. Support for journalists amidst conflict is vital, as access to reliable information forms a lifeline for millions. It can save lives.
In conflict situations, the media play a vital role to maintain access to information. At the same time they become a clearer target. They need our support. Therefore we want to draw attention to their role and their needs in times of conflict. For their well-being, and for the well-being of the public. Because access to reliable information in conflict situations can save lives.
During Free Press Live 2024, through in-depth panel discussions with journalists and other experts, we will discuss the impact on and role of media during a conflict, and how best to respond and support them. We address how some conflicts are ‘forgotten’ and highlight stories of resilience and success of our partners in restoring and maintaining access to information in times of conflict.
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Programme:
14.45 Walk in
15.15 Opening by Ruth Kronenburg, Executive Director Free Press Unlimited, followed by our in-depth panels.
- Panel 1: News coverage in conflict situations: a media lifeline for millions
With a.o. Ekatarina Kotrikadze, News director of the Russian media platform TV Rain, which operates from exile. - Panel 2: How to secure the media lifeline in Palestine and Lebanon?
With a.o. Muamar Orabi, Director of Wattan Media Network, operating from Ramallah, Palestine and a live connection with the Skeyes Center for Media and Cultural Freedom from Lebanon. - Presentation of winners Free Press Awards
We announce the winners of the Newcomer of the Year and the Most Resilient Journalist Award.
17.30 Drinks & bites in the foyer of Nieuwspoort.