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Supplementary Human Dimension Meeting (SHDM) on Media Freedom and Gender Equality
The first Supplementary Human Dimension Meeting of 2021 will provide a platform for an exchange of views among OSCE participating States, OSCE institutions and other executive structures, and a variety of international organizations, civil society and other stakeholders on the implementation of commitments related to the promotion of media freedom and gender equality...
- Issued on:
- Issued by:
- OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
- Fields of work:
- Media freedom and development
WHEN
8 March 2021, 15:00 - 9 March 2021, 17:30
WHERE
Given the restrictions related to the Covid-19 pandemic, this meeting will exceptionally take place online. (CET time zone)
ORGANIZED BY
The Swedish OSCE Chairpersonship, the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR)
Background
The first Supplementary Human Dimension Meeting of 2021 will provide a platform for an exchange of views among OSCE participating States, OSCE institutions and other executive structures, and a variety of international organizations, civil society and other stakeholders on the implementation of commitments related to the promotion of media freedom and gender equality.
The first session will focus on gender equality and the right to freedom of expression, including the freedom to seek, receive and impart information and ideas of all kinds through any media.
The second session will focus on the role of the media in the implementation of the Women, Peace and Security Agenda. A particular focus will be given to gender-sensitive reporting and the inclusion of women’s voices to strengthen conflict resolution.
The third session will focus on the safety of female journalists online and will be based on the RFoM #SOFJO Resource Guide.
Participants
Representatives of OSCE participating States, OSCE institutions and executive structures, representatives of inter-governmental organizations, representatives of civil society and researchers from the 57 participating States that have relevant experience in the topic are encouraged to participate in the SHDM. The Partners for Co-operation are invited to attend and contribute with respect to their co-operation and links with the OSCE in the field.
Live streaming
Live streaming of the event will be provided here.
Modalities
The meeting will start with the opening session, followed by three working sessions and the closing session.
Interpretation will be provided in the six official OSCE languages: English, French, German, Italian, Russian and Spanish.
Contacts
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