SDG Talk: Media Freedom and the Protection of Journalists

How do we secure the rights of journalists and secure democracy and human rights? Join us, as we discuss this topic with the experts of the field.

The British Embassy in Copenhagen, in partnership with UNDP Nordic Office, UN City Copenhagen and International Media Support (IMS), invite you to join this SDG Talk on how we can defend the rights of journalists, support those who are imprisoned and speak out against restrictive laws to promote democracy and human rights.

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, Anders Samuelsen will be delivering the keynote speech and debating the challenges and way forward will be Christina Lamb OBE, BBC journalist and author, Simi Jan, award-winning Danish journalist and Gulnara Akhundova, international head of the global response department at IMS.

Following the opening discussion and debate, there will be light refreshments served for those attending and an opportunity for attendees to discuss the findings and outcomes of the debate.