Windhoek conference to tackle media matters
Fesmedia Africa, in collaboration with its partners, will host a conference on information and communication and digital rights in Africa. The conference is set to take place from 31 May to 2 June 2023 at the Windhoek Country Club Resort.
The conference’s focus on matters related to digital rights, access to information, freedom of expression, press freedom, media sustainability and human rights is timely, given the rapid changes and challenges that digital technologies have brought to the African continent.
By bringing together experts and stakeholders from the African continent and abroad, the conference will provide a platform for sharing experiences, best practices and innovative solutions to the various issues related to digital and information rights in Africa. Such dialogues and conferences are essential in promoting transparency, accountability and good governance in the region, which can ultimately lead to the growth and development of African countries. It is a positive step towards strengthening the media and ensuring that it continues to play its critical role in informing, educating and entertaining society.
The conference will be an opportunity to examine the challenges facing the region, to learn from each other and to identify opportunities for collaboration and cooperation to strengthen information and communication rights and democracy in Africa.
Freya Gruenhagen, director of Fesmedia Africa said, they are excited to be hosting this conference in Namibia. Fesmedia Africa is committed to promoting media freedom and access to information in Sub-Saharan Africa. “It is an important opportunity for us to bring together participants from across Africa and the rest of the world to share their experiences and learn from each other. We believe that this conference will contribute to the ongoing efforts to promote digital rights, media freedom, access to information and fostering democracy on the continent,” she said.
Fesmedia Africa encourages media practitioners, human rights defenders, information and communication rights advocates, public officials, academics, independent researchers and the general public to participate via live streaming and social media platforms.