Conference on Media and Human Rights

Agenda

09:30 – 10:00       Registration

10:00 – 10:10      Welcome Speech: Director of the Palestinian Centre for Human Rights

10:10 – 12:15      First Session: Mechanisms of Protection and Defense for Journalists and Media Institutions

Facilitator: Ms. Hiba Akkila, Correspondent of Al Jazeera Satellite Channel

1.      Attacks on Press Freedoms, Journalists and Media Institutions: Mr. Saif Al-Din Shahin, Correspondent of Al-Arabiya Satellite Channel

2.      The Attorney-General’s Role in Investigating Attacks on Press Freedoms: Mr. Zain Al-Din Bsaisu, from the Attorney General Office

3.      The Role of Palestinian Journalists Syndicate in Defending Journalists: Mr. Sakher Abu Al-Oun, Member of the Board of Palestinian Journalists Syndicate

4.      Palestinian Press Law: A Mechanism of Protection or Restriction of Press Freedoms: Mr. Essam Younis, Director of Al-Mezan Center for Human Rights

The Role of Human Rights Organizations in Defending Press Freedoms: Mr. Khalil Abu Shammala, Director of Al-Dameer Association for Human Rights

Discussion and recommendations

12:15 – 12:30       Break

12:30 – 14:30      Second Session: The Role of the Media in the Prevalence of Human Rights Culture

Facilitator: Dr. Ahmed Abu Al-Said, Dean of the Faculty of Press and Media, Al-Aqsa University

1.      The Status of Human Rights in Programs of Private Local Radio Stations: Mr. Mohsen Al-Efranji, Lecturer at the Islamic University

2.      The Role of Palestine Television in the Prevalence of Human Rights Culture: Mr. Nasser Olaiwa, Director of Political Programs, Palestine Television  

3.      Scopes of the Freedom of Expression in Palestinian Newspapers: Ms. Dunia Al-Amal Ismail, journalist and writer

4.      The Relationship Between Human Rights Organizations and the Media: Ms. Jameela Abu Shanab, Correspondent of Al-Hurra Satellite Channel

Discussion and recommendations

14:30 – 15:30      Lunch

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Palestinian Centre for Human Rights

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