by Emma Johnston | May 3, 2023 | Crossings Radio and Crossings News, News, Press Freedom, WPFD23
“When we talk about freedom of expression, we cannot avoid talking about the means in which the digital system is organized. Freedom of speech does not include incitement of violence. It should not include threats of rape,” Kristina Wilfore, co-founder of...
by Berit Thorson | May 2, 2023 | Crossings Radio and Crossings News, News, Press Freedom, WPFD23
Nearly 400 journalists imprisoned last year — most on flimsy charges. NEW YORK — Last year, 363 journalists were imprisoned worldwide — an all-time high — according to annual point-in-time data collected by the Committee to Protect Journalists. In response,...
by rkhalife | Dec 25, 2022 | Crossings Radio and Crossings News
On 3-4 November 2022, UNESCO hosted an international conference called “Transforming knowledge for just and sustainable futures” to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the UNITWIN/UNESCO Chairs Programme. Here are some short video messages created by various UNESCO...
by rkhalife | Dec 25, 2022 | Crossings Radio and Crossings News
More than 1,000 faith leaders in the United States have called for a Christmas truce in Ukraine, 10 months following Russia’s invasion. Their statement says: “As people of faith and conscience, believing in the sanctity of all life on this planet, we call...
by rkhalife | Nov 16, 2022 | Crossings Radio and Crossings News
This November 3rd and 4th, UNESCO convened a 30th-anniversary celebration of the UNITWIN/UNESCO Chairs Program to celebrate three decades of accomplishments. The event’s theme, “Transforming knowledge for just and sustainable futures,” reflects the...
by Site Manager | May 22, 2022 | Crossings Radio and Crossings News, Press Freedom, WPFD22
by Noah Camuso “When every major freedom of expression organization is telling you that you don’t know what you’re talking about, maybe pause a little bit to listen” Within the past week, the European Union reached a historic agreement to create the...