28 Jun 2017 UNESCO returns to challenge of media and information literacy
How to respond to the so-called post-truth era and issues such as misinformation, fake news, sensationalism, and alternative facts?
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27 Jun 2017 Human trafficking and the role of media
The mass media are key drivers in the spread of information, and/or misinformation about human trafficking.
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26 Jun 2017 SIGNIS Congress explores stories of hope for the future
SIGNIS – the World Catholic Association for Communication – is celebrating 90 years of work in the field of social communications, peace-building, and cinema.
...19 Jun 2017 WACC-SIGNIS European TV festival honours film portraying courageous monks who embrace change
A television film dealing with how eight Dutch monks remaining in a monastery originally built for 120 decided to move to Schiermonnikoog, an island in the north of the Netherlands, has been awarded the prize of the international jury at the 19th European Television Festival...
17 Jun 2017 Listening to the voices of refugees
On World Refugee Day, 20 June 2017, recognizing that the world is still witnessing unprecedented numbers of people fleeing their homes for safety, the World Association for Christian Communication (WACC) renews its call for the communication rights of marginalized and vulnerable people to...
29 May 2017 Cannes Film Festival 2017
Ecumenical Jury Prize at Cannes goes to the Japanese film Radiance.
...26 May 2017 New technologies: An ongoing debate
How mass media and, more recently social media, are transforming the world we live in.
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17 May 2017 Article 19 report points to erosion of democracy
Positive as well as negative trends in freedom of expression and information worldwide.
...03 May 2017 WACC calls for media accountability and transparency
WACC’s Officers call for media outlets and news editors to abide by ethical principles of balanced and fair reporting....