Lack of media freedom is still an issue in many parts of the world. The European Endowment for Democracy is partnering with Bozar, VUB and ULB for #DifferenceDay2020, an online event to celebrate World Press Freedom Day on Sunday, May 3rd at 5 pm.
Click here for more info and here for the replay video.
Event Report
03 May 2020
- 16:30
- PRE-SHOW loop
- 17:00
- Opening speech by Caroline Pauwels, Rector VUB & Yvon Englert, Rector ULB
- 17:10
- Facts & figures : Guilherme Canela, the UNESCO Chief of Section for Freedom of Expression
- 17:20
- About freedom of expression and open justice : Caoilfhionn Gallagher, a barrister at Doughty Street Chambers, specialising in human rights and civil liberties
- 17:40
- DD Honorary Title 2020 : Ahmet Altan & Elif Shafak
- 18:10
- End