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Future of Journalism in Gaza Conference

As we mark World Press Freedom Day, the European Broadcasting Union convenes a conference to examine the state of journalism in Gaza.

Join us to explore what it will take to restore safe, independent and sustainable reporting in one of the world’s most dangerous environments for media.

With infrastructure devastated, more than 260 journalists and media workers killed since the start of the war (according to the IFJ), and independent reporting by international media banned, the challenges are huge. 

This high-level gathering will bring together EBU Members, newsroom leaders, press freedom advocates, humanitarian actors and security experts to share practical experience and identify concrete steps to rebuild capacity, protect journalists and safeguard the public’s right to information.

Venue

EBU Headquarters

l'ancienne route 17a
1218 Le Grand-Saconnex
Switzerland

Venue

Agenda

Speakers

Jaber Badwan

Award winning Director of Photography and Producer

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Cilla Benkö

Director General, Sveriges Radio (Sweden)

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Liz Corbin

Director of News

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Elena Cosentino

Director, INSI (United Kingdom)

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Jonathan Dagher

Head of Reporters Without Borders (RSF) Middle East desk

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Rawan Damen

Director General, Arab Reporters for Investigative Journalism

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Jonathan Dumont

Humanitarian Emergency Communications Specialist/Former Head of Emergency Communications, WFP (UN)

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Youmna El Sayed

award-winning Egyptian Palestinian journalist

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Melissa Fleming

Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications, UN

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Jonathan Fowler

Acting Director of Communications, UNRWA

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Sara Gómez Armas

International Chief Editor at RTVE Digital, RTVE (Spain)

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Steve Holland

High-Risk Security Advisor, Empire Group

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Tania Kraemer

Middle East correspondent, Deutsche Welle

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Mehdi Lebouachera

Global Editor-in-Chief, AFP

Martin Řezníček

Moderator

Deputy Editor-in-Chief, CT (Czechia)

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Hala B. Tannous

Focal Point for Communication and Information, UNESCO Ramallah Office

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Cecilia Udden

Award-winning journalist, foreign correspondent, writer, and radio-show anchor, SR (Sweden)

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Pierre-Olivier Volet

Editor-in-Chief, TV News, SRG SSR (Switzerland)

Jon Williams

Executive Director, Rory Peck Trust

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Adel Za'noun

AFP bureau chief in Gaza

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