SWAZILAND - World Press Freedom Day 2024 in Eswatini.
1 st day: Media Self-Regulation and Journalism Standards Roundtable and Workshop for Journalists and Journalism Standards Training;
2nd day . World Press Freedom Day Commemoration: "A Press for the Planet". Goal: Promoting media self-regulation, enhancing journalists' capacity in digital media, upholding journalistic standards, and fostering intergenerational ties for continuous professional development, including addressing climate change.
L’ Association des Défenseurs de Droits Humains Toamasina est créé en 2022 à l’issu du projet RARY ARO MADA mis en œuvre par l’UNESCO. Elle a comme mission la consolidation de la paix et la promotion de droits humains. La liberté d'expression fait partie de nos droits fondamentaux, de nos jours ce droit est quasiment non respecter. La liberté de presse est parmi cela aussi. A cause de ce non-respect de la liberté de presse, beaucoup de personnes sont victimes de violation de droit. Alors que ses droits ont une grande importance dans le Période électoral et sur nos vies, elles nous permettent d’avoir des informations et de réclamer les injustices.
Donc à l’accession de la célébration de la journée mondiale de la liberté de presse, l’ADDHT organise une formation sur l’émission radio et TV. Dont les bénéficiaires sont des jeunes activistes de Toamasina. L’ objectif est de renforcer les jeunes activistes sur l’émission radio et TV afin qu’ils sachent exprimer leurs voix sur les faits et événements qui nous concernent.
MAURITIUS - Building stronger and more exciting journalism.
World Press Freedom Day 2024 Seminar programme with (1) Guest talk - "Exciting things are finally happening within the media" by Khalil Cassimally, Head of Audience Insights, The Conversation / (2) “Why and how we created electionsmauritius.com to enhance democracy since 2014 and the way forward”, by Avinash Meetoo & Christina Chan-Meetoo / (3) In conversation with past UoM winners of the Africa Fact-Checking Awards: Shivangee Kokeelavani Mauree, Vidyasharita Bumma, Elizabeth Henri Eloise & Komagal Chocalingum / (4) Screening of “De Nicolas Lambert à Aunauth Beejadhur. Incursion dans l'histoire de la presse sous les périodes coloniales” Practical Research Project by Sarah Julia Bernard (2022-2023).
Date: Friday 3rd May 2024
Time: 1.30 pm
Venue: Lecture Theatre 1, University of Mauritius
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SOMALIA - Environmental Journalism Training Workshop.
The primary objective of this workshop is to equip journalism students with the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively report on environmental issues. This includes understanding the complexities of environmental challenges, ethical reporting practices, and the role of journalism in raising public awareness and influencing policy.
A series of events that brought together key players in journalism and freedom of expression in Latin America and the Caribbean.
On 2 and 3 April 2024, San José, Costa Rica, emerged as the focal point of a series of events that brought together key players in journalism and freedom of expression in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Within the project "Supporting Media Spaces for Displaced Journalists" framework, launched by UNESCO's International Programme for the Development of Communication (IPDC), various activities were conducted to address the growing challenges displaced journalists and media professionals face in the region.
The prevalence of violence against journalists has reached critical levels in Latin America and the Caribbean, with numerous cases of murder, harassment, and threats directly impacting freedom of expression and journalistic practice. According to UNESCO Observatory reports, between 2021 and 2023, 75 journalists lost their lives in the region. This violence, along with harassment and persecution, forces journalists to flee their homes and seek safety in neighbouring countries.
In this scenario, the UNESCO/IPDC project was launched to identify and articulate responses for the protection of displaced journalists, empowering them to continue with their journalistic work.
At the coordination meeting held on 2 April at the Inter-American Court of Human Rights Hearing Room, several issues were addressed from a multi-stakeholder perspective, fostering synergies among those engaged in addressing the plight of displaced journalists. From the presentation of the IPDC project's outcomes and findings to deliberations on future strategies to enhance and broaden initiatives supporting displaced journalists, the event provided a platform for reflection, dialogue, and proactive measures.
Distinguished speakers, including Judge Nancy Hernández López, President of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights, representatives from international cooperation, UN agencies, civil society organisations, media associations, journalists' unions, and academia, shared their perspectives and pledges to address this issue in the short and medium term.
Ambassador Raul Fernández Daza, President of the Intergovernmental Council of the International Programme for the Development of Communication (IPDC), underscored the international community's efforts to endorse projects that strengthen free, independent, and secure journalism in the region.
Roberto Rock, President of the Inter-American Press Association, emphasised that "for the IAPA, defending and supporting journalists in exile is an unavoidable priority, as their work is essential to upholding freedom of expression."
Synergies for action
Collaboration ties were strengthened throughout the day, and specific commitments were established to further advocate for initiatives to improve the safety and well-being of displaced journalists in the region.
Moderated by Rosa González, UNESCO's Regional Communication and Information Adviser for Latin America and the Caribbean, the coordination meeting addressed the following concrete initiatives:
Developing comprehensive support programmes for displaced journalists in Latin America and the Caribbean (UNESCO, multi-stakeholder).
Psychosocial support for displaced journalists: Launch of the Working Group on Comprehensive Safety and Resilience of Displaced Journalists (UNESCO).
Consultation process regarding displaced journalists by the Special Rapporteurship on Freedom of Expression of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR)
Creating spaces for freedom in San José, Costa Rica (DW and IPLEX).
Establishing an Inter-American network to comprehensively support displaced journalists and media (IAPA's Exile Journalism Subcommittee).
Progressing towards a regional press accreditation for displaced journalists (FEPALC)
Promoting a Model Law on the Safety of Journalists (SOCOLAC)
Guidelines on legal measures for resettlement in Costa Rica, Mexico and the United States (Institute of War and Peace Reporting)
Researching displaced journalists in Latin America and the Caribbean (University of Costa Rica, Heinrich Böll Foundation)
Providing legal support to displaced journalists (University for Peace)
A panel discussion led by the Inter-American Press Association
One of the most relevant segments of the programme was the dialogue session with journalists who have experienced displacement, facilitated by the Inter-American Press Association (IAPA). During this session, attendees heard firsthand testimonies from professionals conducting their journalistic work outside their home countries.
Moderated by Roberto Rock, President of the Inter-American Press Association (IAPA), the event brought together prominent journalists from the region who have been forced to work in exile.
"Ceasing journalism in exile would exacerbate an already existing abuse," declared a prominent journalist. "To prevent news deserts in certain regions, we must explore sustainable models to support nomadic media and address the precariousness and informality of journalism in exile," he further emphasised.
"The distance from the story is very challenging," stressed one journalist. "Media organisations must be ready to support their journalists in exile and ensure they are not left alone in a foreign country”.
“Adequate preparation is essential for coping with the long-term nature of the situation," added another professional.
"Silences have consequences, sometimes understandable but always unacceptable... The media that persist in exile will become the pioneering voices of the emerging democracies," emphasised a journalist who has experienced displacement.
Training workshops
The coordination meeting and discussion were followed by training workshops tailored for displaced journalists in the identified priority areas: legal, psychological, media sustainability, and safety support.
Working towards a one-stop shop for journalists in forced displacement situations.
One of the project's recommendations is establishing a platform for coordinating support mechanisms for displaced journalists, utilizing a multi-stakeholder and coalition-based approach. This involves donor countries, UN agencies, civil society organisations, academic institutions, media organisations, and journalists' associations.
"UNESCO aims to facilitate the coordination of next steps with key actors to enhance and broaden assistance efforts for displaced journalists and media professionals. This includes supporting the establishment of a virtual space where assistance efforts can converge into a one-stop shop," stated Alexander Leicht, Director of the UNESCO San José Regional Office.
On 2 and 3 April 2024, San José, Costa Rica, emerged as the focal point of a series of events that brought together key players in journalis
Tina Brinkley Potts, award winning strategist, author and online marketing trainer facilitates 10X LIKE A GIRL BOSS, a workshop designed to scale your business strategically and methodically in 12 months or less.
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The Top 5 Mental Skills Every Government Business Development Professional Should Be Great At
Asher Government Business Development & Training is dedicated to seeing you build your business and garner those government contracts you need for success. With our combined decades of experience, we know what works and what doesn’t. One thing we’ve learned, and stress in our training workshops, is that often what’s in a business development manager’s head is far more important than the tools in their toolbox.
A highly successful business development professional must have their head in the right place to generate new business year after year. There are some similarities to golf and staying in the flow of the game. Maintaining your mental attitude and stamina are half the battle. Here are our Top 5 Business Development Mental Skills to master for success.
Control of emotions and attitude is everything
A BD professional who allows their emotions to control their behavior is one who is headed towards burnout or at least less success than they are capable of. They must be cool and collected at all times, and in control of themselves. Pros at this will accept a bad client interaction or negative comment as new information, process the opportunity it brings, and end up with a smile. Self-control and staying positive make a world of difference in business development success.
Not every bid leads to a sale
Winning and making profit on government contracts is a slow-but-steady process in a field with many competitors. Sometimes other competitors will simply be able to deliver a better proposal, or have a product better-suited for the requirements of the project. This is unavoidable in government contract bids. A true BD pro shakes off the failures and focuses on the next win, always learning along the way.
A “greatest” sale only happens occasionally
There is no easier way for a BD professional to send themselves into a tailspin than to consistently expect performance equal to or greater than their greatest success. To hold themselves to such impossible standards will always backfire. Every win should be celebrated, and when a new all-time high is achieved, it should be understood as a rarity – not a standard. Consistency of performance and always giving it your best will result in long term success. Demanding unreasonable expectations will probably not work over the long term.
Give it everything, even on long shots
A BD professional never does anything half way in terms of effort. Once you have made a “bid decision”, give it your all even if you know the odds are stacked against you. Those proposals can be the most fun because they let you try out new messaging, or stretch your team to beat the favorite’s solution. Always be focused on the customer’s needs, looking for better ways to show your value. If it doesn’t work, learn from the effort and move on.
Never make excuses
Excuses are a shrugging off of responsibility. Even if some failures are inevitable, that does not mean they should be excused. Instead, they should be learned from. Excuses prevent learning.
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