Representatives of The Iranian National Commission for UNESCO Attend the “Freedom of Expression in Practice” Meeting
Representatives of The Iranian National Commission for UNESCO participated online in the thematic information session entitled “Freedom of Expression in Practice: Field Perspectives from Jakarta, Juba and Montevideo,” organized by UNESCO’s Africa Priority and External Relations Sector (PAX).
The session aimed to strengthen dialogue and the exchange of experiences among UNESCO field offices, Member States, Permanent Delegations and National Commissions, with a focus on UNESCO’s field experience in the area of freedom of expression.
During the session, UNESCO Offices in Jakarta, Juba and Montevideo presented their experiences and initiatives in areas including the protection and safety of journalists, freedom of expression and access to information, strengthening relations between the media and law enforcement and security institutions, and the role of the media in supporting peacebuilding and social dialogue.
Key topics included UNESCO’s experience in South Sudan in linking freedom of expression and access to information with peacebuilding processes, as well as its experience in the Philippines in strengthening professional relations between the police and the media and enhancing journalists’ safety.
In the final part of the session, participants also stressed the importance of adapting UNESCO’s programs and approaches to the diverse circumstances and needs of different countries, as well as strengthening the exchange of experiences among field offices, Member States and National Commissions. UNESCO also announced that this series of thematic sessions would continue and expand in the future.
