[kictanet] Call for Proposals - 2019 World Press Freedom Day: 'Media for Democracy - Journalism and Elections in Times of Disinformation' , May 1-3, 2019, African Union, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

[Lydia gachungi]

*Become an Official Partner of World Press Freedom Day!*

The 26th edition of the World Press Freedom Day will take place in Addis
Ababa, Ethiopia, on *1-3 May 2019 *(Main event: 2-3 May; Pre-events: 1
May). Jointly organized by UNESCO, the African Union Commission, and the
Government of Ethiopia under the theme ‘Media for Democracy: Journalism and
Elections in Times of Disinformation”, this year’s celebration will focus
on the current challenges faced by media in times of elections, combatting
disinformation, along with the media’s potential in supporting democracy,
peace and reconciliation. Please find here
<https://en.unesco.org/sites/default/files/wpfd2019_concept_note_en.pdf> the
concept note for the event.


As in previous years, the pre-events on 1 May and the breakout sessions on
2-3 May 2019 will be organized by a range of partners from civil society,
intergovernmental organizations and the private sector. Calls for proposals
are now open from potential partners wishing to participate in the event by
taking on the role of* organizer of a breakout session.* *Should you be
interested in partnering for the **event in some other form*, please do not
hesitate to get in touch with us (see contact details below).




*Deadline for Drafts Submission*

*5 February 2019*



*Submit a 250-word description of the session*, with the proposed title,
theme, format, as well as a tentative list of speakers + facilitator.

Please note that joint submissions from 2-3 organizations are welcome but
one organization should take on overall responsibility and act as focal
point for communications with UNESCO.







*The benefits of organizing a parallel session, and thus becoming
an official partner of WPFD, include: *

   - Gaining access to an exceptional network of prominent international
   specialists in the fields of media development, journalism and the safety
   of journalists.
   - Being part of the largest celebration of press freedom in the world,
   which will be a valuable showcase for your organization’s work.
   - Your logo will be included in all publicity materials for WPFD and on
   the official event website.
   - As an official WPFD partner, you will have the possibility to use the
   2019 World Press Freedom Day logo for all related activities.



*Requirements:*


*Proposers are invited to submit proposals for sessions under the following
themes:*

*1. How the digital era is affecting electoral communications.*


*2. New attempts to inhibit media’s role in democracy:
Discrediting  professional journalism and disrupting Internet access.*


*3.Media’s potential to contribute to a culture of sustainable peace and
democracy*


- UNESCO encourages out-of-the-box ideas and innovative formats (storytelling,
team debates, lightning talks, etc.) that ensure interactive and engaging
discussions.


- In compliance with UNESCO’s policy, *respecting gender balance and
diverse geographic representation* in all sessions.


- Panel organizers are encouraged to include at least one Ethiopian
panelist in each session, and suggestions of relevant Ethiopian panelists
will be made by the WPFD Steering Committee.


- In order to promote youth engagement, at least one speaker < 30 y.o. will
be included in each panel.


- For panel sessions, a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 6 speakers is
recommended.



*Responsibilities:*

*The responsibilities of the session organizers include:*

- Ensuring the design and planning of the session;

- Covering costs of travel, accommodation and other travel related expenses
of at least 5-7 participants (including the facilitator and speakers of
your session);

- Contacting the moderator and speakers to address logistical matters;

- Identifying a rapporteur to produce a 1-page report on the session, based
on a template to be provided by UNESCO.







*We look forward to collaborating with you!*




*For more information, contact:*

UNESCO HQ
Saorla McCabe
s.mccabe at unesco.org

UNESCO LO/Addis Ababa
Lydia Gachungi
l.gachungi at unesco.org





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