Freedom of Speech conference to be held in Malta – Newsbook

Tista' taqra bil-Malti.

Repubblika, The Daphne Caruana Galizia Foundation, PEN Malta, and SOS Malta will be holding a public conference on Freedom of Speech and the Protection of Journalists on Thursday 24 February 2022 between 9 am and 1 pm.

The aim of the conference is to evaluate proposals made since the Public Inquiry into the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia published its recommendations.

This evaluation, together with proposals that are made during the public conference, will be presented to the Committee of Experts appointed by the government to make specific recommendations on needed reforms.

The conference is open to anyone who wants journalists working in Malta to have the means, the protection, and the safeguards they need to work without hindrance or threats so as to ensure that every citizens right to be informed on what happens in their country is respected.

Journalists and human rights advocates, particularly activists concerned with free speech are being invited to attend and participate.

The meeting will be chaired by Claudia Taylor East and will include a presentation by Sarah Clarke from Article 19, among other speakers.

All those present will be given the opportunity to participate actively in the debate.

The Public Conference will meet at the Corinthia Palace Hotel in Attard.

People who wish to participate should register their interest by email torepubblika.events@gmail.comby not later than noon of 23 February (the day before the Conference).

The event is being organised with the support of the Embassy of the United States.

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