Representing the ILO, Coumba Diop, Director of the @oitabidjan, delivered a strong message to journalist leaders, stressing the seriousness of the climate crisis and the critical need for a just transition, with journalists playing a proactive and leading role. #JustTransition

David Abudho, speaking for Oxfam in #Africa at the Continental Conference themed "Amplifying African Narratives in Climate Justice: Empowering Journalists to Advance Africa’s Just Transition" in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, emphasised Oxfam's strong support for mass-organised civil

Ambassador Ali Daud Mohamed, Chair of the African Group of Negotiators on Climate Change, addressed the Continental Conference in Abidjan, themed "Amplifying African Narratives in Climate Justice." He welcomed the collaboration between journalists and African climate negotiators,

At the Continental Conference in Abidjan, themed "Amplifying African Narratives in Climate Justice," young journalists showcased their vital role in driving climate justice across #Africa. They emphasised the importance of youth leadership in shaping the continent's just

A vital partnership. Let's move forward together to elevate our priorities and solutions to achieve meaningful, impactful outcomes.

Mr Guilherme Canela De Souza Godoi, Chief of Section, Freedom of Expression and Safety of Journalists at UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳, led engaging discussions with journalist leaders from five African regions on climate justice, its impacts on Africa and the vital role of journalism at the

At the continental conference of African journalist leaders on climate justice and the realisation of just transition, Ms. Lene Olsen, @ILO Senior Programme and Operations Specialist, spoke on strategies and approaches journalists can use to promote and facilitate just transition

Mr. Kristjan Burgess, Senior Programme Specialist at UNESCO, highlighted key strategies for protecting journalists covering environmental and climate issues during the continental conference of journalist leaders on climate justice and the just transition in Abidjan, Côte

'We condemn Nigeria Labour Congress HQ being raided & unionists imprisoned in Nigeria Unions are also under attack in Eswatini, Uganda, Zimbabwe & Kenya and authoritarianism is on thr rise in Africa' Joel Odigie ITUC-Africa // CSI-Afrique General Secretary addresses Trades Union Congress Congress Akhator Joel Odigie ITUC

We are looking forward to attending the MPPN high-level side meeting at #UNGA79, representing Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs. Global leaders will share strategies for tackling poverty through the Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI). It’s time for transformative change.

Jemima Burkes /Anes se Gaos of NAMPU (Namibia): “Untrained journalists are placed under undue pressure, and come under attack for what they write. Editors must take more responsibility – editors must be part of the conversation about delivering quality journalism. #FAJ #botswana

In collaboration with UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳, the Federation of African Journalists (FAJ) is convening a critical regional meeting in Gaborone, Botswana, bringing together leaders of affiliated journalist unions from the Southern Africa region 🇧🇼 🇦🇴🇲🇿🇲🇼🇿🇲🇿🇦🇳🇦🇱🇸. The focus of this event is to deliberate on effective

Omar Faruk Osman (president Federation of African Journalists (FAJ)): “Why are journalists the profession most targeted with violence? – because we are the eyes and the ears of the people. It is a unique role.” #botswana

Attending the Artificial Intelligence for Information Accessibility Conference AI4IA Conference in Gaborone, #Botswana🇧🇼, organised by UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳, introduces timely and first in-person Africa-focused discussions on AI, access to information, and journalism. Here are my 5 key points

A fantastic conclusion to four days work in #Botswana. A new organisation and focus for #journalists and their unions in Southern Africa... tinyurl.com/v5vwkdp5

#Botswana🇧🇼: “The spread of disinformation and misinformation is a direct threat to the role of the media in society. Journalists must be at the forefront, ensuring the public has access to reliable, accurate information," said Federation of African Journalists (FAJ)'s president Omar Faruk Osman. UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳

What a powerful gathering in Gaborone, Botswana 🇧🇼 , where we took on disinformation and misinformation head-on, championed information integrity and reinforced solidarity and unity. All of this made possible through the strong collaboration between UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳, Federation of African Journalists (FAJ) and

🚨 Big news! The ITUC has just submitted Written Comments to the CIJ_ICJ on the crucial right to strike case! ✍️ Here’s why it matters: 1️⃣ Defending workers' rights globally 🌍 2️⃣ Strengthening the right to strike 💪 3️⃣ Ensuring fair and just labour standards ⚖️

Mauritanie 🇲🇷 - A l'occasion de son comité directeur à Nouakchott, la Fédération des journalistes africains (FAJ) a rencontré ce midi le ministre de la Culture, Houssein Ould Medou, afin d'aborder la question des journalistes mauritaniens. Rendez-vous est pris. Federation of African Journalists (FAJ)

In Nouakchott, Mauritania 🇲🇷, the Steering Committee of the Federation of African Journalists (FAJ) is currently holding its statutory meeting (14-15 September 2024), convening to tackle pressing issues impacting journalists and journalism across the continent, while also