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A/U Commission Hosts Workshop on Safety and Protection of Journalists
Wednesday, 01 September 2010 23:07
Union leaders and journalists from across Africa will gather tomorrow, Thursday 2nd September 2010
at 9:30 am, at the headquarters of the African Union (AU) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia for a key meeting to discuss the safety and protection of journalists working across the continent. The two-day event organised by the Federation of African Journalists (FAJ) in collaboration with the Division of Communication and Information (DCI) of the African Union Commission, brings together 35 journalist unions, some African Union officials, advocacy organisations and press freedom groups.
The workshop will amongst other things will discuss the promotion and safety of journalists; the precarious working conditions of African Journalists; and the key role of the African Union in protecting journalists’ safety.
In the last ten years over 200 journalists have been killed whilst working throughout Africa.
The African Heads of States and Governments declared 2010, the year of peace and security for Africa. The conference will provide the chance to draft a resolution to set out policies for member states, legislators and law enforcement agencies to improve the safety and protection of journalists.
Journalists are invited to cover the event at the African Union Conference Centre in Committee Room 2.
For more information consult the African Union Website: www.africa-union.org / or the FAJ website: www.ifj.org/africa
For any interview arrangements contact: Mrs. Esther Tankou, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it / Mrs. Sarah Kavanagh, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Source: African Press Organization
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This is a commendable & encouraging development which will undoubtedly save lives as well as contribute & improve development in Africa generally. Journalists like each & every one of us, including some of the high-headed-tyrants-cum-presidents, are invaluable partners in development with equal stakes in affairs of states. NOBODY likes to criticise to incite hatred/strife; but if ANY tyrant chose to squander & oppress anybody for introversion, EXPECT reactions to your actions. Forward match Africa; no retreat no surrender.
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