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The safety of journalists
“Information as a public good”
Story by: Margareth-rose Kangootui
he University of Namibia to strengthen the field of “However, I take note of the
recently joined the research and ultimately, issue of impunity of violators
rest of the world in contribute to a safer of human rights and the
Thonouring the 30th environment for journalists. atrocities against journalists
Anniversary of the Windhoek and I am confident that
declaration and World Press Officiating at this event was the the discussions of today will
Freedom day under the Minister of Higher Education, bring forth fruitful outcomes
theme “Information as a Technology and Innovation, that will assist in providing
public good”. Dr Itah Kandjii-Murangi, who solutions to the global safety
pointed out that Namibia of journalists” emphasized Dr
Kick-starting this year’s takes pride in retaining the top Kandjii-Murangi.
celebration was the 6th position in Africa.
Academic Conference Prof. Anicia Peters, UNAM
under the auspices of the Minister of Higher Education, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for
University of Namibia and the Technology and Innovation, Research, Innovation and
United Nations Educational, Dr Itah Kandjii-Murangi Development remarked
Scientific and Cultural “We take pride as we continue that UNAM is proud to
organisation (UNESCO). to maintain the number one be associated with this
position in Africa and 24th in celebration.
The Academic Conference the world in terms of world
brought together researchers press freedom day. This proves “As a University that is
from eight countries to part that Namibia is committed to committed to academic
their knowledge on the upholding media freedom freedom of speech, when
safety of journalists in a bid and the safety of journalists. we were approached to be
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