World Press Freedom Day Global Conference 2022

2 May 2022 - 5 May 2022

Punta Del Este, Uruguay.

The 7th annual ‘World Press Freedom Day Global Conference 2022’ will take place on 2-5 May 2022 in a hybrid format in Punta Del Este, Uruguay.

This year’s meeting, titled ‘Journalism Under Digital Siege,’ will be hosted by UNESCO and the Republic of Uruguay. The conference will address themes such as the influence of the digital era on freedom of speech, journalist safety, access to information, and privacy.

Over four days, the event would gather policymakers, journalists, media representatives, activists, cybersecurity managers and legal experts to explore these issues and develop concrete solutions to address the threats posed by increased surveillance to press freedom and privacy.

For more information, please visit the dedicated webpage.