2010 CI News and Events
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U.S. to Host World Press Freedom Day in 2011
The United States will host UNESCO's 2011 World Press Freedom Day from May 1-3 in Washington, DC. The theme for this year's commemoration will be 21st Century Media: New Frontiers, New Barriers.
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U.S. Announces Communication, Preservation Projects with Pakistan
Projects highlight efforts to strengthen cooperation, mutual understanding
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Protecting Press Freedoms Worldwide
President Obama signs the Daniel Pearl Freedom of the Press Act
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World Press Freedom Day Webchat
May 2010 - Webchat with journalism professor Judith Matloff to celebrate World Press Freedom Day.
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Secretary Clinton Speaks on Internet Freedom
January 2010 - Internet Freedom Essential to Human Rights, Economic Prosperity
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Salam Al-Marayati Discusses Freedom of Religion and Freedom of Speech
January 2010 - To recognize Religious Freedom Day, the Executive Director of the Muslim Public Affairs Council spoke to members of UNESCO’s Secretariat and participated in a webchat.
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Director at Library of Congress Discusses World Digital Library
Michelle Rago, technical project director of the World Digital Library, answers questions on the library’s current projects, its collaborations with libraries and archives overseas, and its future.