Topics to be covered include:
• Fighting disinformation and rumours
• Journalists on the front lines: ensuring their health and safety
• The role of governments: protecting press freedom and independent journalism
• The role of social media and technology: supporting journalism and fighting disinformation
Speakers
António Guterres, Secretary-General, United Nations
Audrey Azoulay Director-General, UNESCO
George Weah President of Liberia
François-Philippe Champagne Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada Co-chair of the Media Freedom Coalition
Michelle Bachelet United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
Christophe Deloire Secretary-General, Reporters without Borders
Monika Bickert Vice-President for Content Policy, Facebook
Maria Ressa Investigative journalist and co-founder of Rappler
Younes Mjahed President, International Federation of Journalists
Follow the debate on the following platforms:
English :
· Facebook : Direct post link : https://www.facebook.com/unesco/posts/10158313516318390 / Direct page: https://facebook.com/unesco/live
· Twitter : https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1YqKDEERXDwGV
· YouTube : https://youtu.be/r85toHx1YlQ
Français :
· Facebook : Direct post link: https://www.facebook.com/UNESCOfr/posts/2866559336731195 / Direct page : https://www.facebook.com/unescofr/live
· Twitter : https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1djGXQQMPvXJZ
· YouTube : https://youtu.be/KagNFCH7jDg
Español :
· Facebook : Direct post link: https://www.facebook.com/UNESCOes/posts/3029347307157044 / Direct page : https://www.facebook.com/unescoes/live
· Twitter : https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1lDGLggXoXZKm
· YouTube : https://youtu.be/uBEzOop_LN4