[ecrea] Conference on the Freedom of the Press

                            Save the date: May 25-27, 2015

                            At the Jerusalem Press Club

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                            Re: The International Conference on the

                            Freedom of the Press

                            Dear Friends,

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                            I am happy to share with you the news that 
in  May 25-27, 2015, the Jerusalem Press Club will be hosting an 
international conference on The Freedom of the Press: Old Commitments, 
New Challenges. The Jerusalem Conference will bring from all around the 
world leading journalists with experience in covering war zones, editors 
and publishers, representatives of organizations working to safeguard 
freedom of the press and the protection of journalists (Reporters 
Without Borders, International Press Institute, World Movement on 
Democracy, Committee for the Protection of Journalists, Article 19, 
Freedom House etc.), government officials and scholars. Â The Federation 
of European Press Clubs and the International Association of Press Clubs 
are official sponsors of the conference. Â

                            Since the Universal Declaration of Human 
Rights of 1948, many resolutions have been adopted, trying to safeguard 
the freedom of the press and the safety of journalists covering combat 
zones and areas of conflict. Nevertheless, these measures are often 
contravened by repressive governments, who do not allow freedom of 
speech or freedom of the press, while other countries impose rigorous 
censorship laws. Furthermore, the safety of journalists working on 
dangerous assignments is not always guaranteed, even if international 
law provides adequate protection on paper, and In 2014 alone, 97 
journalists have been killed while trying to carry out their duties. Â 
The recent terrorist attacks on Charlie Hebdo magazine in Paris and the 
beheading of journalists by ISIL only highlighted the seriousness of the 
problem.Â

                            The two-day conference will examine case 
studies, review existing charters on the freedom of the press and the 
protection of journalists, discuss ways and means to improve the 
existing situation, and will conclude with resolutions which will be 
presented at other world forums. Needless to say, the Jerusalem 
Conference will generate a massive world media coverage.

                            Registration will start soon, on our 
website www.jerusalempressclub.com.  However, if you wish to be updated 
individually, please let me know. Please feel free to spread the word 
among colleagues, and we will reserve some seats at the conference for 
journalism students.

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                            With best regards,

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                            Uri Dromi

                            Director General

                            The Jerusalem Press Club

                            President, the Federation of European Press 
Clubs

                            (dromi /at/ jerusalempressclub.com)



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