War, repression, censorship, and silence—journalists across the globe are facing unprecedented challenges. This year’s Forum offers sessions that dive deep into crises: the silencing of reporters in Gaza, the “invisibility” of news about the war in Sudan, the rise of repressive laws in Europe, and the use of technology to expose underreported stories and crises.
Key sessions to look out for:
Journalists and press freedom in the Global South: Challenges and coping mechanisms
Speakers: Weslley Galzo (O Estado de S.Paulo), Afnan Abu Yahia (7iber), Annie Zulu (Freelancer Investigative journalist)
Moderator: Ronna Nirmala (Project Multatuli)
Against the blackout: +972 and Local Call’s independent, on the ground reporting in Palestine-Israel
Speakers: Haggai Matar & Alaa Salama (+972 Magazine)
The rising threat of "foreign agent" laws in Europe - A new era of media repression?
Speakers: Galina Arapova (Mass Media Defence Centre), Taisia Bekbulatova (Holod.Media & Kosa.Media), Tamás Bodoky (Átlátszó), Metin Cihan Yucel (Freelancer Investigative journalist), Flutura Kusari (ECPMF), Mariam Nikuradze (OC Media)
Moderator: Elena Rodina (ECPMF)
She wasn’t just a colleague — She was a target
Speaker: Rawan Damen (ARIJ)
Gaza and Sudan: The visible and invisible crisis
Speakers: Dr. Christos Christou & Nicholas Papachrysostomou & Christina Psarra (MSF Greece)
What are conflict data and how can journalists use them in reporting
Speakers: Dr. Katayoun Kishi & Ana Marco (ACLED)
Using drones and sensors to power your reporting
Speakers: Justin Arenstein (Code for Africa & ICFJ+), Johnny Miller (Photographer), Alicia Olago (Code for Africa)
Plus, dive into stories from Greece with focused reporting on the Greek Mafia and the Tempi train crash. The sessions will be in Greek, but English translation will be available live.
Visit the Media Village to connect with International Press Institute (IPI), Armed Conflict Location & Event Data (ACLED), MSF Greece, and more.
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