07 Sep 2017 Digital literacy is vital to today’s societies
International Literacy Day (8 September 2017) is promoting “Literacy in a digital world”.
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29 Aug 2017 Keeping the faith in family planning
A new mother attends a culturally sensitive counselling session at the Jose Domingo De Obaldia Hospital in David, Panama. Photo courtesy of UNFPA/Guadalupe Valdes. A key component of communications rights is recognition...
29 Aug 2017 New issue of online WACC journal published
Digital platforms and social media need to demonstrate reliability, transparency, and legitimacy.
...22 Aug 2017 Saint Lucia’s Folk Research Centre renamed
In celebration of his 70th birthday, the 44 year-old study centre has been renamed the Msgr. Patrick Anthony Folk Research Centre.
09 Aug 2017 WACC and Cultural Survival Highlight the Role of Communication in Advancing the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Participants at a workshop to help build the capacity of Indigenous women broadcasters and sector leaders, held in Kathmandu, Nepal, by WACC and Cultural Survival partner Radio Kairan. Photo Credit: Cultural Survival On...
04 Aug 2017 Summer School puts digital world under the microscope
Study and discussion programme inspires international students.
...21 Jul 2017 Linking information and knowledge to sustainable development
An important tool for promoting the rule of law, fighting corruption and ensuring other rights.
...19 Jul 2017 IAMCR celebrates Latin American thinking
Changing media landscape and role of media in sustainable development discussed.
...17 Jul 2017 Better communication helps tackle incitement to violence
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres speaks at the launch of the Plan of Action for Religious Leaders and Actors to Prevent Incitement to Violence that Could Lead to Atrocity Crimes....
13 Jul 2017 Annual Report stresses new opportunities and partnerships
Looking forward to tackling new challenges together with WACC members and partners worldwide.
...04 Jul 2017 Improving access to online information and knowledge
Accessibility and affordability are communication rights.
...29 Jun 2017 Defenders of free expression celebrate 25 years
Exploring new ways to tackle the complex, ever-changing challenges to the right to free expression.
...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?
...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,...
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...
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....
19 Apr 2017 Enabling Dalits to Have Their Voices Heard
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...13 Apr 2017 WACC-SIGNIS Human Rights Award 2016
Cahier africain wins annual award for portrayal of impact of armed conflict on lives of women in Central Africa.
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12 Apr 2017 WACC Meeting of Members 2017
The Meeting of Members will review documents related to 2016.
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10 Apr 2017 WACC-AL prepara curso en línea por el derecho a la comunicación con perspectiva de género
Un curso dinámico, interesante y abierto a los aportes de las personas que deseen participar.
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04 Apr 2017 When disaster strikes, how do we communicate?
An essential condition that defines a ‘humanitarian situation’ is a communications crisis.
...01 Apr 2017 U.S. religion communicators address violence and Islamophobia
RCC is a public resource on communication about religion and faith values.
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28 Mar 2017 Analysis sees decline in Internet freedom
Social media tools have been widely used to hold governments accountable and facilitate uncensored conversations....
20 Mar 2017 Bringing gender equality and faith into sustainable development
Unpacking how achieving gender equality can be pursued with a religious lens.
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