Safe to Speak: US Contributing to Secure Freedom of Expression Worldwide

Description

This event aims to bring together US governmental and non-governmental actors working in the field of freedom of expression and media development to discuss how they are contributing to the promotion of a safe environment for journalists worldwide, as well as how they are addressing impunity of crimes against press freedom, also in cooperation with the international community and within the UN Plan of Action on the Safety of Journalists and the Issue of Impunity.

The 90-minute discussion will take place on Tuesday, 14 May 2013 from 12 p.m. to 1.30 p.m. in the Rayburn Building of the House of Representatives in Washington D.C. It is organized by UNESCO with the support of the Better World Campaign.

The panel will include the following speakers:
- Marguerite Sullivan, Senior Director, Center for International Media Assistance (CIMA)
- Adam Schiff, Member, US House of Representatives (TBC)
- George Papagiannis, External Relations and Information, New York Office, UNESCO
- Joel Simon, Executive Director, Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ)
- Chloe Schwenke, Vice President for Global Programs, Freedom House
- Representative, Internews
- Representative, International Research & Exchanges Board (IREX)

More information: Silvia Chocarro Marcesse. s.chocarro-marcesse@unesco.org