South Sudan is joining the globe to celebrate World Press Freedom Day under the theme: ‘Freedom of expression to promote peaceful, just and inclusive societies’
The Association of Media Development in South Sudan or AMDISS and Union of Journalists in South Sudan are co-organizing two events to mark the Day says UNESCO in a statement.
It adds that the Association of Women Media in South Sudan and Ministry of Information and local media stakeholders are among the organizers
UNESCO explains that the first national conference countering hate speech for peace in South Sudan on May 2 is expected to be the first event.
The conference is planned to bring together various stakeholders to create a platform to help put into action the language of peace and freedom of expressions, it adds.
UNESCO notes that the conference is also expected to help review the use and misuse based on facts, actions, impact and perceptions.
The session will discuss the findings of the assessment and recommend practical guide to develop safety mechanism for journalists in South Sudan.
The UN agencies says the second activity on May 3rd is when South Sudan will join the globe to mark World Press Freedom Day.
UNESCO, CEPO, Norwegian People Aid and Internews support the commemoration.