On the occasion of ‘World Press Freedom Day’, I would like to offer my full support to all journalists around the world, particularly those working in Africa, for their professionalism, dedication and resilience. 1/2

World Press Freedom Day (2024)
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The #WorldPressFreedomDay Symposium concluded on a high note, with journalists, civil society representatives and government officials collectively committing to defend press freedom and champion climate justice. #Somalia #WPFD #WPFD 24

Programme Specialist of the Safety of Journalists at UNESCO, John Bosco Mayiga, addressed the #WorldPressFreedomDay Symposium, discussing the safety of journalists, particularly those covering environmental issues. He explained the ways & means to provide necessary protection so…

At the closing of the World Press Freedom Day Symposium, Minister Daud Aweis extended heartfelt congratulations to #Somali journalists for their crucial role in society. He affirmed the government's commitment to supporting their efforts to combat disinformation & misinformation,…

#WPFD - Palestine 🇵🇸 Grande émotion la nuit dernière à Santiago du Chili. Le Président de نقابة الصحفيين Palestinian Journalists Syndicate Nasser Abu Baker et le vice-président de IFJ a reçu le Prix Guillermo-Cano de la liberté de la presse de Tawfik Jelassi de UNESCO en français au nom des journalistes de Gaza.

Congratulations to Comrade Nasser Abu Baker on receiving this well-deserved award, recognizing his efforts in advocating for Palestinian journalists.

On #WorldPressFreedomDay , 🇸🇪 reaffirm support for #Somali journalists and to press freedom. Journalists play a key role in tackling environmental crises, and 🇸🇪supports those who shed light on crucial issues, promoting a future where justice and press freedom thrive. #WPFD2024

Journalism and education are fundamentally intertwined, with journalists shining a light on crucial societal issues. This vital link was emphasised today by Minister Farah Sheikh Abdulkadir at the World Press Freedom Day Symposium, led by NUSOJ | National Union of Somali Journalists with support from the U.S. Embassy Mogadishu, Somalia.…

To mark #WorldPressFreedomDay , @US2Somalia and NUSOJ | National Union of Somali Journalists launched a two-day symposium to examine journalists’ role in mitigating the destabilizing effects of climate change in Somalia. Read U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Shane Dixon’s remarks here: so.usembassy.gov/charge-daffair……

The UK 🇬🇧 through its Embassy in #Mogadishu has been a staunch ally of journalists in #Somalia and the free expression community. In marking World Press Freedom Day, Amb. Mike Nithavrianakis honoured NUSOJ | National Union of Somali Journalists's invitation and joined us today in celebrating with ministers,…

During the #WorldPressFreedomDay Symposium, U.S. Embassy Chargé D’affaires a.i., Shane Dixon, delivered powerful remarks, reiterating the steadfast commitment of the U.S. government to defending press freedom and supporting locally led initiatives. He expressed pride in the…

Today, #WorldPressFreedomDay was celebrated in Mogadishu with a symposium themed 'A Press for the Planet: Journalism in the Face of the Environmental Crisis.' Hosted by NUSOJ | National Union of Somali Journalists in partnership with the U.S. Embassy Mogadishu, Somalia, this colourful event brought together journalists, civil…

On #LabourDay , Federation of Somali Trade Unions (FESTU) and its affiliated trade unions present five key demands, aimed at improving working conditions, promoting social justice throughout #Somalia and advancing democratisation. #MayDay #LabourDay 2024 #ForDemocracy Akhator Joel Odigie

On International Labour Day, Somali workers and their trade unions put forward key demands for #DecentWork , social justice and democratisation to rebuild a progressive #Somalia where no one is left behind.

Today in #Mogadishu , Federation of Somali Trade Unions (FESTU) and its 12 affiliated trade unions marked the International Labour Day to celebrate the strength and solidarity of #Somali workers, highlighting their crucial role in driving societal and economic progress. #LabourDay #LabourDay 2024 #MayDay2024

Well done comrades Salvatore Marra and Akhator Joel Odigie

It has been a pleasure for me to moderate and tap into these brilliant minds on 'The Role of Citizens' Engagement in Ensuring States' Complaince to #HumanRights Obligations' at the ongoing #ACHPRJOINTSMFORUM2024 African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights Andrew Songa

At the just concluded Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development, our advocacy for the safety of journalists and the tackling of impunity for crimes against them has resonated deeply as well as promoting the right of access to information under #SDG16 was a focal point.…

Somalia is steadfastly committed to ensuring that the rights and liberties of its citizens are realized, advanced, and safeguarded.

The 1st Joint Forum of the Special Mechanisms of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights is currently taking place in Dakar ,Senegal.

Today marks the successful conclusion of this year's 10th Session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD). We are delighted to report significant progress in our key advocacy areas, driven by discussions from Major Groups and Other Stakeholders through…