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#UKMFF2026.
Thanks to International Bar Association, The Foreign Policy Centre and Justice for Journalists Foundation.
#UKMediaFreedomForum #UKMFF2026.
Thanks to International Bar Association, The Foreign Policy Centre and Justice for Journalists Foundation.
#UKMediaFreedomForum #UKMFF2026.
#UKMFF2026
#UKMFF2026
Day Two of the UK Media Freedom Forum 2026
Opening conversation between
@skcoughtrie.bsky.social
and @emilythornberry.bsky.social MP
Day Two of the UK Media Freedom Forum 2026
Opening conversation between
@skcoughtrie.bsky.social
and @emilythornberry.bsky.social MP
Media Freedom Fair & networking reception, followed by remarks from Baroness Helena Kennedy LT KC.
Media Freedom Fair & networking reception, followed by remarks from Baroness Helena Kennedy LT KC.
Launching the Centre for Journalism & Democracy
Opening: melbunce.bsky.social
Chair: Prof Julie Posetti
Speakers: jodieginsberg.bsky.social, Prof Jane Martinson, Prof Inderjeet Parmar & Lea Hellmueller
Closing: Prof Karen Fowler Watt
Launching the Centre for Journalism & Democracy
Opening: melbunce.bsky.social
Chair: Prof Julie Posetti
Speakers: jodieginsberg.bsky.social, Prof Jane Martinson, Prof Inderjeet Parmar & Lea Hellmueller
Closing: Prof Karen Fowler Watt
Opening presentation by: nikwilliams.bsky.social (indexoncensorship.org)
Chair: Charlie Holt (clidef.bsky.social)
Speakers: mirandaoccrp.bsky.social, joshih.bsky.social, Sirin Kale (The Guardian) & Rupert Cowper-Coles (RPC)
Opening presentation by: nikwilliams.bsky.social (indexoncensorship.org)
Chair: Charlie Holt (clidef.bsky.social)
Speakers: mirandaoccrp.bsky.social, joshih.bsky.social, Sirin Kale (The Guardian) & Rupert Cowper-Coles (RPC)
Safeguarding Press Freedom Against Legal Threats
Chair: Amy Brouillette
(@globalfreemedia.bsky.social)
Speakers: Tarja Turtia, Can Yeginsu & Ambassador Katja Pehrman
Safeguarding Press Freedom Against Legal Threats
Chair: Amy Brouillette
(@globalfreemedia.bsky.social)
Speakers: Tarja Turtia, Can Yeginsu & Ambassador Katja Pehrman
Independent Media in Conflict-Affected Regions
Chair: Sir John Whittingdale MP
Speakers: Sergiy Tomilenko, Liz Gibbons & @doughtystintl.bsky.social
Intervention by Renaud Gaudin De Villaine
Independent Media in Conflict-Affected Regions
Chair: Sir John Whittingdale MP
Speakers: Sergiy Tomilenko, Liz Gibbons & @doughtystintl.bsky.social
Intervention by Renaud Gaudin De Villaine
Session 1
Beyond Borders: Journalists & #TransnationalRepression
Chair: Simon Papuashvili ( @iphr.bsky.social)
Speakers: @alsuk.bsky.social, Michela Wrong, Aidar Botagarov, Renaud Gaudin De Villaine & Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC
Intervention by Izzy Cutts (FPC)
Session 1
Beyond Borders: Journalists & #TransnationalRepression
Chair: Simon Papuashvili ( @iphr.bsky.social)
Speakers: @alsuk.bsky.social, Michela Wrong, Aidar Botagarov, Renaud Gaudin De Villaine & Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC
Intervention by Izzy Cutts (FPC)
Opening of the UK Media Freedom Forum 2026
Welcome remarks:
Vafa Fati-zade (Justice for Journalists Foundation) & Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC
Keynote:
Chris Elmore MP
Parliamentary Under-Secretary, FCDO
#MediaFreedom #PressFreedom
Opening of the UK Media Freedom Forum 2026
Welcome remarks:
Vafa Fati-zade (Justice for Journalists Foundation) & Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC
Keynote:
Chris Elmore MP
Parliamentary Under-Secretary, FCDO
#MediaFreedom #PressFreedom
🔎 Full programme: mediafreedomforum.co.uk
🔎 Full programme: mediafreedomforum.co.uk
We’re looking forward to welcoming you for two days focused on #MediaFreedom and democratic resilience.
We begin with opening remarks from Vafa Fati-Zade & Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC + keynote from Minister Chris Elmore MP.
See you there!!!
We’re looking forward to welcoming you for two days focused on #MediaFreedom and democratic resilience.
We begin with opening remarks from Vafa Fati-Zade & Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC + keynote from Minister Chris Elmore MP.
See you there!!!
🗓️ 5 March | 17:00–18:30
Meet the organisations defending #MediaFreedom and supporting journalists across the UK & beyond.
🔗 Register: mediafreedomforum.co.uk/registration/
🗓️ 5 March | 17:00–18:30
Meet the organisations defending #MediaFreedom and supporting journalists across the UK & beyond.
🔗 Register: mediafreedomforum.co.uk/registration/
🗓️ 6 March | 15:50–16:50
Next Steps: Resilience Mechanisms – What is Working and Where?
In a landscape shaped by political pressure, #Disinformation & economic fragility, how do we strengthen #MediaFreedom?
🔗 Register: mediafreedomforum.co.uk/registration/
🗓️ 6 March | 15:50–16:50
Next Steps: Resilience Mechanisms – What is Working and Where?
In a landscape shaped by political pressure, #Disinformation & economic fragility, how do we strengthen #MediaFreedom?
🔗 Register: mediafreedomforum.co.uk/registration/
🗓️ 6 March | 15:30–15:50
Monitoring threats, media capture & #TransnationalRepression.
🔗 Register: mediafreedomforum.co.uk/registration/
🗓️ 6 March | 15:30–15:50
Monitoring threats, media capture & #TransnationalRepression.
🔗 Register: mediafreedomforum.co.uk/registration/
Media Literacy & Local News as a Democratic Defence
🗓️ 6 March | 14:00–15:10
As civic trust declines, #LocalNews and #MediaLiteracy are becoming essential democratic safeguards.
🔗 Register: mediafreedomforum.co.uk/registration/
Media Literacy & Local News as a Democratic Defence
🗓️ 6 March | 14:00–15:10
As civic trust declines, #LocalNews and #MediaLiteracy are becoming essential democratic safeguards.
🔗 Register: mediafreedomforum.co.uk/registration/
🗓️ Friday 6 March | 12:00 - 13:00
Register: mediafreedomforum.co.uk/registration/
🔗 Full programme: mediafreedomforum.co.uk
🗓️ Friday 6 March | 12:00 - 13:00
Register: mediafreedomforum.co.uk/registration/
🔗 Full programme: mediafreedomforum.co.uk
🗓️ Friday 6 March
Opening: @skcoughtrie.bsky.social(FPC) in conversation with @emilythornberry.bsky.social MP.
Then Session 5: Defending Democracy- Countering #Disinformation & Navigating #AI.
Register: mediafreedomforum.co.uk/registration/
🗓️ Friday 6 March
Opening: @skcoughtrie.bsky.social(FPC) in conversation with @emilythornberry.bsky.social MP.
Then Session 5: Defending Democracy- Countering #Disinformation & Navigating #AI.
Register: mediafreedomforum.co.uk/registration/
Countering #SLAPPs: UK Legislation & Press Freedom
🗓️ 5 March | 15:10–16:20
How can the UK strengthen protections against #SLAPPs and defend #MediaFreedom?
mediafreedomforum.co.uk/registration/
Countering #SLAPPs: UK Legislation & Press Freedom
🗓️ 5 March | 15:10–16:20
How can the UK strengthen protections against #SLAPPs and defend #MediaFreedom?
mediafreedomforum.co.uk/registration/
Strengthening Global Responses to Legal Threats
🗓️ 5 March | 14:00–14:50
As legal threats against #Journalists grow worldwide, this session explores practical international solutions.
mediafreedomforum.co.uk/registration/
Strengthening Global Responses to Legal Threats
🗓️ 5 March | 14:00–14:50
As legal threats against #Journalists grow worldwide, this session explores practical international solutions.
mediafreedomforum.co.uk/registration/
Independent Media in Conflict-Affected Regions
🗓️ 5 March | 12:00–13:00
Independent media document #HumanRights abuses & counter propaganda in conflict zones — often at immense risk.
mediafreedomforum.co.uk/registration/
Independent Media in Conflict-Affected Regions
🗓️ 5 March | 12:00–13:00
Independent media document #HumanRights abuses & counter propaganda in conflict zones — often at immense risk.
mediafreedomforum.co.uk/registration/
Beyond Borders: Journalists & Transnational Repression
🗓️ 5 March | 10:30–11:40
As #MediaFreedom faces growing cross-border threats, we examine how regimes silence journalists beyond their borders.
Register: mediafreedomforum.co.uk/registration/
Beyond Borders: Journalists & Transnational Repression
🗓️ 5 March | 10:30–11:40
As #MediaFreedom faces growing cross-border threats, we examine how regimes silence journalists beyond their borders.
Register: mediafreedomforum.co.uk/registration/
🗓️ 5–6 March | 📍 London + online
To secure your place, complete the in-person or online registration form below. (Attending both days? Please register for each day separately.)
🔗 mediafreedomforum.co.uk/registration/
#UKMFF2026 #MediaFreedom
🗓️ 5–6 March | 📍 London + online
To secure your place, complete the in-person or online registration form below. (Attending both days? Please register for each day separately.)
🔗 mediafreedomforum.co.uk/registration/
#UKMFF2026 #MediaFreedom
🗓️ 5–6 March | 📍@citystgeorges.bsky.social + online
🌐 Visit mediafreedomforum.co.uk for programme + updates
@ibahri.bsky.social JFJ #UKMFF2026
🗓️ 5–6 March | 📍@citystgeorges.bsky.social + online
🌐 Visit mediafreedomforum.co.uk for programme + updates
@ibahri.bsky.social JFJ #UKMFF2026