World Press Freedom Day to be marked in Doha
Web posted at: 4/9/2009 1:26:2
Source ::: THE PENINSULA

DOHA: For the first time, Doha will celebrate World Press Freedom Day on May 2 and 3 in an event at the Intercontinental hotel. The celebration, being organised jointly by the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) and the Doha Center for Media Freedom, will focus on the media and its role in promoting dialogue, mutual understanding and reconciliation.

The World Press Freedom Day celebrations will include workshops, dialogues and lectures on the media’s role in promoting freedom of speech and bridging cultural gaps between nations around the world. The event will bring together around 200 journalists, editors and media experts.
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