Journalists who challenge corruption and the abuse of power deserve special government protection, WACC General Secretary Philip Lee said on the occasion of the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, Saturday, November 2.
by StaffPosted November 01, 2019
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WACC Global is now a member of the Just Net Coalition (JNC), a global network of civil society organizations and individuals advocating for “an open, free, just and equitable Internet.”
by StaffPosted November 01, 2019
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With growing incidences of cyber violence and harassment against women and girls, including female journalists, WACC Global maintains its support for efforts that push for policies to address them and to raise awareness that they are overt expressions of gender discrimination and inequality.
Posted October 30, 2019
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WACC Global has joined more than 400 civil society organizations from 94 countries in signing an
open letter urging all UN member states to give their full support to the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda by prioritizing five key issues, including gender equality.
Posted October 25, 2019
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Grupo Comunicarte, a longstanding member and partner of WACC will play a central role in organizing the 2020
Pan-Amazon Social Forum, especially in relation to communications and communication rights.
by StaffPosted October 25, 2019
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A journalist, a cultural activist, a social communicator, a former WACC director of research, and a social justice activist have been named 2019 Honorary Life Members by WACC’s Board of Directors.
by StaffPosted October 23, 2019
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WACC’s
Global Media Monitoring Project
(GMMP) received the Donald H. McGannon Award today and its global
coordinator, Sarah Macharia, described it as an affirmation of the
project, the network of volunteers, and the movement for gender
equality.
by StaffPosted October 17, 2019
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Raising WACC’s profile as one of the key global players on gender and communication, and supporting critical applications of communication rights in new areas for today’s world, were priorities set by WACC’s newly appointed international Board of Directors at its meeting in London, UK, September 24-26.
by StaffPosted October 11, 2019
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Dr. Clifford Christians, one of the world’s leading scholars on ethics in media, will tackle “Fake News, Rights and Obligations in a Digital World” at the
Religion Communication Congress (RCC), March 17-21, 2020, in Washington, D.C.
by StaffPosted October 02, 2019
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WACC has launched Many Voices One World - the new online home for the Centre for Communication Rights – as a multi-media website dedicated to supporting vibrant citizen media, democratic communication ecosystems and open access to information and knowledge.
by StaffPosted September 27, 2019
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