1st May 2024, Jessore: South Asia Center for Media in Development (SACMID) organized a discussion meeting on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day at the Jessore Shilpakala Academy Auditorium with the assistance of the daily Gramer Kagoj, highlighting the critical role of journalism in addressing environmental crises and self-censorship.
The discussion meeting was arranged as an intervention of European Union-funded project “Connecting Community & Strengthening Voices Through CSO-Media Alliance in Jessore District,” which aims to strengthen collaboration between civil society organizations and media entities.
The event was commenced at 10:30 a.m. and graced by honorable Member of Parliament for Jessore-3 Constituency, Kazi Nabil Ahmed, who attended as chief guest. Approximately 150 journalists/local correspondents from 15 districts in southwestern region gathered to participate in this insightful discussion.
The theme of the discussion meeting, framed by UNICEF for this year’s World Press Freedom Day, emphasized the importance of environmental journalism within growing global environmental challenges. Panelists engaged in constructive dialogue about significance of environmental reporting, hurdles encountered in this pursuit, and strategies to navigate them effectively.
Key Highlights:
- 150 journalists/local correspondents from 15 districts within the southwestern region shared their struggles and opinions.
- Panelists reflected on vital role of environmental journalism, addressing challenges faced in reporting on environmental crises, and proposed pathways for future.
- Kazi Nabil Ahmed, Member of Parliament graced the event as the chief guest and shared his invaluable opinions in this regard.
Through events like these, stakeholders within the media landscape are expected to be equipped with the necessary tools and insights to tackle contemporary challenges effectively, fostering informed and responsible journalism that resonates with communities.