Journalists’ perspectives change societies
Speech delivered by Hassan Humeida, at the World Journalists Conference (WJC2022) “As carriers of important messages, journalists are able to positively change entire societies and make them better and special. Journalists do not carry guns, but they have stronger influence with their peaceful means – such as pen, paper, camera, news, information, facts that they […]
Fact checking and controlling minds
Speech delivered by Pooneh Nedai, Editor in chief of Shokaran magazine, Iran, at the World Journalists Conference (WJC2022) “Fact checking or finding reliable sources in journalism is a main column for producing valuable news or report. Nowadays that fake news has filled our life more than before, every media has responsibility for fact checking before publishing the […]
Do not stop delivering justice, do not be afraid – Policy on freedom of speech of New Uzbekistan
By Dilmurod Jumabaev Text of the speech delivered by Dilmurod Jumabaev, Uzbekistan, at the World Journalists Conference (WJC 2022) “Till 2016, for many years, the role of the press in Uzbekistan was significantly weakened. Shavkat Mirziyoyev, who was elected president of the country in 2016, immediately and unequivocally stated that without accelerated development of the […]
The impact of journalists on society
Text of the speech delivered by Nurzhan Kasmalieva at the World Journalists Conference (WJC 2022) By Nurzhan Kasmalieva “I prepared a slide a brief introduction about my country Kyrgyzstan, though its not related to my presentation directly, anyway I think it will be interesting for you and you will enjoy it while I am speaking. […]
A society changed by journalists or a journalism changed by society?
By Bilal Bassal Text of the speech delivered by Bilal Bassal at the World Journalists Conference (WJC 2022) The press was and still plays an essential role in directing the general thought of the people, whether at the local, regional, or global levels. But is its role still as crucial as before the advent of […]
A society changed by journalists: Seriousness is the key
By Ashraf Aboul-Yazid Text of the speech delivered by Ashraf Aboul-Yazid at the World Journalists Conference (WJC 2022) As a boy, I started my career as a dreaming journalist. I only had in mind the image of that young journalist (Tin Tin) in his adventures; traveling, writing, photographing, chasing the bad guys, revealing the truth, using […]
Fact checking … Finding a vaccine for misinformation
A fake picture of Former First Lady Michele Obama walking a rhinoceros at the White House. Several newspapers were tricked into publishing it. Speech delivered by Habib Toumi, Media Advisor, Bahrain, at the World Journalists Conference (WJC2022) By Habib Toumi Fact checking? Do we really need fact-checking? We most certainly do. A few minutes ago, […]
To be an engaging platform for journalists from all around the world
Speech by Ki Yon Kil, President & CEO of the Seoul Tourism Organization, at the World Journalists COnference (WJC2022): “Good afternoon. I’m Ki Yon Kil, the President & CEO of the Seoul Tourism Organization. I would like to extend my sincerest congratulations of the “10th World Journalists Conference.” The World Journalists Conference not only promotes Korea […]
Time to restore trust in journalism
The speech delivered by Kim Dong Hoon, President of the Journalists Association of Korea at the World Journalists Conference (WJC2022): “Welcome to the World Journalists Conference 2022. I am Kim Dong Hoon President of the Journalists Association of Korea. It is a great pleasure to greet you all in a healthy disposition albeit online, due to […]
The Great Transformation of Civilization, the Role of Journalism
The speech delivered by Boo-kyum Kim, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Korea Boo-kyum Kim at the opening of the World Journalists Conference (WJC2022): “Honorable journalists at home and abroad, Welcome to the World Journalists Conference. I’m Kim Boo-kyum, Prime Minister of the Republic of Korea. This year marks the 10th anniversary of holding the […]
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