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Coalition Co-Chairs, the UK and Canada, share the Media Freedom Coalition Communique after the first ministerial-level meeting at the 2020 Global Media Freedom Conference.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office and Global Affairs Canada issued a statement marking the 1 year anniversary of the Global Conference for Media Freedom.
HMA Daniel Pruce's Speech on Media Freedom at the Annual Media Reception
Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly 2019, Minister Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon outlined the need to protect a free media around the world.
Minister Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon spoke on media freedom at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on 25 September 2019.
Delivered by Alastair King-Smith, Coordinator of global campaign for media freedom, at the Human Dimension Implementation Meeting (HDIM), 18 September 2019.
Delivered by Alastair King-Smith, Coordinator of global campaign for media freedom, at the Human Dimension Implementation Meeting (HDIM), 17 September 2019
Delivered by Deputy Head of the UK Delegation to the OSCE Nicola Murray at the OSCE Permanent Council on 18 July 2019.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Speaking on the second day of the Global Conference for Media Freedom, Special Envoy Amal Clooney explained the role of the new independent Legal Experts panel.
On day 1 of the Global Conference for Media Freedom, Special Envoy Amal Clooney outlines the threats journalists face and how governments can protect media freedom.
On day 1 of the Global Conference for Media Freedom, Jeremy Hunt explained why we must stand with those who seek to report the truth and bring the facts to light.
Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt and Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland announced the launch of the new Media Freedom Coalition.
The Chair and Deputy Chair of the High Level Panel announced the legal experts who will join them to develop legal frameworks to help protect media freedom.
Watch some of the main Global Media Freedom Conference sessions that were livestreamed on 10 and 11 July.
Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Jeremy Wright has today announced that the UK will set up a National Committee for the Safety of Journalists.
Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt announced that the UK will commit £18 million to improve media freedom across the world.
Her Majesty´s Ambassador to Turkmenistan, Thorda Abbott-Watt makes a statement to mark the start of the Global Conference for Media Freedom in London.
UK aid will help media experts, charities, the private sector and academics, to pioneer new approaches to keeping media outlets free and independent.
The package of £18 million over 3 years will support freedom of expression and strengthen independent media.
The United Kingdom and Canada will co-host the Global Conference for Media Freedom in London on 10 and 11 July 2019.
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