UNESCO DG Launches Report on World Trends in Freedom of Expression and Media Development
The Director-General (DG) of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO),Ms Irina Bokova,in March 2014 launched the new UNESCO Report on World...
UN Human Rights Council Adopts Resolution to Protect Journalists Covering Protests
The United Nations Human Rights Council last month adopted a resolution aimed at protecting journalists while covering peaceful protests.
The resolution was submitted at the 25th...
Ford Foundation Seeks Applications for Position of Program Officer
The Ford Foundation is seeking applications from candidates to fill the position of a program officer for its Governance and Human Right Initiative in...
Stakeholders Call on the Media to be Impartial in Reporting 2015 Elections
Participants at a one-day national stakeholders’ discussion forum to set the media and public agenda for the 2015 elections have called on media practitioners...
The Killing of Norbert Zongo: African Court Stresses State Obligation to Protect Journalists
By Chidi Odinkalu & Ibrahima Kane
On Friday, 28 March 2014, in Arusha, Tanzania, Africa’s highest court, the African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights,...
Activist Calls on National Conference to Ensure Effectiveness of FOI Act
A delegate to the National Conference presently taking place in Abuja, Mr. Rommy Mom, has called on the Conference to promote the Freedom of...
