Around the world, freedom of the press continues to be threatened, and journalists are at risk of being silenced, jailed, and even killed. At a time when seeking and sharing truth seems more dangerous than ever, what can be done to protect members of the press and avoid a chilling effect on both journalists and their sources? Hear from those who are speaking out and advocates who are working to defend their rights.
Session Description
Time & Location
Time:
10:00 AM - 11:15 AM, Wednesday, April 10, 2019 BSTLocation:
Pyramid Room (TBEC)
Speakers
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SpeakerExecutive Director, Committee to Protect JournalistsJoel Simon is the executive director of the Committee to Protect Journalists, an organization that defends press freedom and the rights of journalists worldwide. He has written widely on media issues, contributing to The New York Review of Books, The New York Times, Columbia Journalism Review…
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SpeakerConsultant/Advisor/Collaborator, WITNESSYvette ("YAT") works as a consultant, advisor, and board member to help strengthen mission-driven organizations and social entrepreneurs. I combine my learnings as the former Executive Director of WITNESS.org with my experience in global for profit companies and tech start-ups; and my ongoing…
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ModeratorCo-Founder/Editorial Director TEDWomen; Managing Partner, Connected Women Leaders; Co-Founder, Project Dandelion, Pat Mitchell MediaPat Mitchell is a lifelong advocate for womenʼs leadership who has used her diverse spheres of influence to elevate womenʼs stories and representation and to lead for a more just, equitable and sustainable world. Currently, sheʼs the Co-Founder of Connected Women Leaders, a collective problem…
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SpeakerInvestigative Journalist, Tiger Eye FoundationAnas Aremeyaw Anas is an undercover journalist, attorney and private detective working in Ghana and across the African continent. In disguise, he finds his way into asylums, brothels, prisons, orphanages and villages, where he methodically gathers evidence for hard-hitting stories -- then presents the…