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Global Moment for Earth: Media should dedicate daily time slots exclusively to climate change
By Dr. Hassan Humeida Kiel, Germany KIEL: Climate change is not a new phenomenon. Described as the cooling or warming of the Eart’s climate over a long period of time, it is considered the most important problem on planet Earth. For the last decades, a climate crisis that affects the…
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Kim Dong Hoo: WJC becoming one of the greatest events for journalists around the world
SEOUL: The World Journalists Conference is becoming one of the greatest events for journalists around the world for its bringing journalists from across the world to discuss crucial issues and the future of journalism, the President of the Journalists Association of Korea (JAK) has said. “We have invited journalists from…
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The true vaccination needed for journalism in post-COVID era
By Ashraf Aboul-Yazid (Egypt) President, AJA Editor-in-Chief, the Silk Road Literature Series CAIRO: Since the dawn of history, through the centuries, humanity has been resisting diseases and epidemics that stroke the planet. We had known all about that in the past; thanks to historians. But in modern times we owe…
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Korea PM Chung Sye-kyun: Role of journalism lies in truth
SEOUL: The Prime Minister of the Republic of Korea has stressed that the value of journalism has become much more invaluable in a new world where anyone can easily produce, distribute and consume information thanks to the development of digital technology and people’s thirst for the truth becomes more unquenchable.…
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Journalists in last touches as WJC2021 is set for promising presentations, exciting debates
SEOUL: Asian Journalists Association members and other international journalists participating in the World Journalists Conference 2021 were on Sunday updated on the program of the annual them to open on Monday amid high expectation. WJC2021 Moderator Jung Min-ho, the Korea Times, Digital Content Editor and head of International Relations…
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World Journalists’ Conference 2021 in South Korea: Coming together with global concerns and common interests
By Dr. Hassan Humeida Port of Kiel, Germany: South Korea has invited the world from April 18 to April 20 to discuss common concerns. The conference is being held on behalf of the Journalists Association of Korea (JAK), the Asian Journalists Association (AJA) and in close cooperation with the South…
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The lasting charm of World Journalists Conferences
By Ashraf Aboul-Yazid AJA President CAIRO: Invited by Journalists Association of Korea, and recommended by Asia Journalist Association, I have been privileged to attend World Journalists Conferences for years, as a participant, a speaker, a commentator or just a visiting guest. I could frankly say that the mega global event…
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World Journalists Conference 2021 to focus on role of journalism in post-COVID era, global climate issues
SEOUL: Around 60 journalists from 50 countries will team up to discuss the role of journalism in the post-COVID era and in global climate issues. The two themes will be taken up at the World Journalists Conference 2021 hosted online by the Journalists Association of Korea (JAK) on April 18-20.…
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Singapore: Defamation award raises fears over Facebook postings
By Ivan Lim Former AJA President, Contributor to AsiaN SINGAPORE: A punitive damages award totalling S$133,000 granted to Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong against a blogger in a High Court defamation verdict is being seen as holding serious implications for Singaporeans sharing posts on social media platforms, prompting a crowdfunding…
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Congress of African Journalists Conference to focus on role of journalists in finding lasting solutions
ABUJA: A three-day conference with the theme “Africa and Security Challenges; the role of journalists in finding lasting solutions” will serve as an interface between stakeholders to map a path of progress for Africa and its future, organizers have said. The Congress of African Journalists Conference (CAJC2021), to be held…
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