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Journalism under digital siege - Mr. Peter Denk, Deputy Chairperson of the Editors’ Forum of Namibia recalls the increasing challenges faced by online journalists in particular women. Public trust erosion through disinformation is a danger to global society. @EUvsDisinfo
Concerns with technology being used not for advancement of prosperity and human rights but for tracking and curbing free speech. Innovative eye on media development and redesign in digital era are necessary. Can Namibia be a front runner again?
Father Rod April welcoming remarks for the celebrations of the #wpfd2022 referring to the successful proceedings of Windhoek WPFD Conference concluding with the Windhoek 30+ declaration on Information as a public good. Spread truth for love, knowledge and true peace!
RT @EU_Commission: #EuropeDay will be all about the Union of the future.
A year-long journey that brought thousands of EU citizens together will culminate next week.
49 proposals of the Conference on the Future of Europe will be presented to the EU institutions' Presidents.
Under the theme: “Journalism under digital siege,” the World Press Freedom 2022 will be celebrated on Thursday, 5 May 2022 at Namibia University of Science and Technology!
RT @JuttaUrpilainen: Reliable information helps us make informed decisions, correct injustices and uphold democracy.
In the coming years, 🇪🇺 will dedicate €200 million to safeguarding fundamental rights, including #pressfreedom, worldwide.
RT @OLAF_Namibia: CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
Individual and ensemble creatives are openly called to apply with works to feature in the oncoming Otjomuise Live Arts Festival set to take place 14-22 October 2022 in and around Windhoek.
RT @EU_Partnerships: ✅ Defend democracy
✅ Defend justice
✅ Defend peace
✅ Defend human rights
✅ Defend #PressFreedom
On #WorldPressFreedomDay, and every day, the #NataliPrize stands for the crucial role of quality journalism in building a better world for all.
Last week, the EU co-funded an Investigative Journalism Training in partnership with @NamMediaTrust, DW Akademie & Editors Forum of Namibia
Free media is essential for a future of peace, justice and human rights.
#WorldPressFreedomDay #PressFreedom #Media
Photos: @namibiamedia
Every year on 3 May, we celebrate World Press Freedom Day to:
✊🏻 reaffirm this fundamental right in fully functioning democracies,
🛡️ defend the media against attacks on their independence,
🎤 🎥 remember all journalists killed in the line of duty.
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RT @civic264: 📍 FUNDING: The Fund for Local Cooperation (FLC) of the @FinEmbWindhoek has an open call for proposals. Thematic areas include human rights, youth employment & climate resilience...
The deadline is 16 May 2022 at 16:15 (GMT/UTC+2).
More details:
https://www.civic264.org.na/news/opportunities/fund-for-local-cooperation-call-for-proposals-2022-2024-is-open
RT @FinEmbWindhoek: 2 weeks left to apply! 👇
Biodiversity is one of key areas of EU Namibia partnership, including in the multilateral context. Looking forward to further engagement! @MIRCO_NAMIBIA @M_Kaapanda @MinistryofEnvi2
RT @M_Kaapanda: Hon Pohamba Shifeta, Namibia’s Minister of Environment, Forestry & Tourism, is in Brussels in order to talk about the importance of listening to & acknowledging the success of African conservation science and wildlife management. @Minis…
#WorldPressFreedomDay celebrations: digitalis threats to Press Freedoms- fundamental issue in digital era, not only for journalists but public at large.
RT @NamMediaTrust: Join the discussions at this year's Africa Media Convention in Arusha, Tanzania.
📍MAY 1, 2022: Digital Threats to Press Freedoms: Emerging Practices and Future Trends
Green hydrogen potential for quality jobs in Namibia - all hand on board for youth opportunities!
RT @NamYouthCouncil: Here's a rundown of today's activities:
We recently partnered with SASSCAL to ensure that young people across Namibia seize the opportunities presented by green hydrogen in Namibia! Mr. Stephanus of SASSCAL shared his thoughts on our fruitful partnership.
More important than ever…
RT @eu_eeas: #ChemicalWeapons have no place in the world today. On the 25th anniversary of the #ChemicalWeaponsConvention, the 🇪🇺 EU is reaffirming its commitment to a world where #chemistry is used only for peaceful purposes.
#OPCW25 #CWC25 #EU4Multilateralism
https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/25th-anniversary-entry-force-convention-prohibition-development-production-stockpiling-and-use_en
@EU2Namibia happy to partner in the #wpfd2022 celebrations.
RT @NamMediaTrust: A special edition of the #FreeSpeak podcast underway at the NMT as part of this year’s World Press Freedom Day celebrations. The podcast is live on @TheNamibian’s Facebook page.
#wpfd2022
RT @SinikkaAntila: #WorldPressFreedom Day is approaching. Panel on #InvestigativeJournalism hosted by the @NamMediaTrust and @EU2Namibia and other partners
@EU2Namibia Ambassador @SinikkaAntila introducing the @EIB delegation to the 🇳🇦@MAWLR_Nam Minister @CHGSchlettwein, in talks on the 🇳🇦 investment needs for the Inclusive Green Growth. #TeamEuropeInitiative 🇪🇺🇳🇦
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