News & Updates
AI Reshaping Journalism in the Global South
Today’s media landscape is confronting unparalleled challenges— from rising restrictions against press freedom to the rapid emergence of artificial intelligence. Media professionals around the world have been discussing how these circumstances are reshaping the media...
World Press Freedom Day 2025 Report: A Brave New World
Written by Tarek Anthony, Ellie Johnson, James Lejeune and Sydney Seymour UNESCO’s 2025 World Press Freedom Day conference, “Reporting in the Brave New World: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence and the Media,” was held at Bozar Center for Fine Arts in Brussels,...
A Proclamation for Peace: Kim Stafford’s Poem in Global Translation.
The following poem was composed by Kim Stafford, former Oregon Poet Laureate (2018-2020). Kim recently published the book A Proclamation for Peace Translated into World Languages (2024; see ...
Oxford Consortium for Human Rights: Day at Ditchley Park
The OCHR cohort spent its third day in the United Kingdom exploring the Ditchley Foundation estate and learning about a variety of technology topics from diverse speakers. Please enjoy a travel vlog to and from Ditchley Park, attached below. Also, take a glance over a...
Oxford Consortium for Humans Rights: Gala Dinner
“Thank you for being who you are, continue being who you are, and I can’t wait to hear what you all will accomplish,” said Hugo Slim, assistant director of the Oxford Consortium for Human Rights (OCHR), at the 2024 OCHR final banquet in Oxford University’s Merton...
Oxford Consortium for Human Rights: Capturing Worcester College
After spending hours in the Stanford House listening to enlightening lectures, I spent my afternoons exploring Worcester College, taking lazy-lakeside walks and people-watching on the Nuffield Lawn. I used this time as a chance to learn more about my surroundings. I...
Jason Rezaian Speaks to University of Oregon Students at this Year’s Ruhl Lecture
Jason Rezaian speaks at the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication's 2024 Ruhl Lecture. Rezaian, who spent 544 days in an Iranian prison as a wrongfully detained journalist, discusses international policy, advocacy for hostages around the globe,...
Workshop for Educators: Understanding and Addressing Antisemitism and Islamophobia, with Hussein Ibish and David Schraub – May 23, 2024 Event
The Chair is pleased to co-sponsor an upcoming Workshop for Educators, Understanding and Addressing Antisemitism and Islamophobia, with Hussein Ibish and David Schraub. This event will be held on Wednesday, May 23rd, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. PST in the University...
Bridging Divides: Understanding Antisemitism and Islamophobia – May 22nd Event
The Chair is pleased to co-sponsor the event Bridging Divides: Understanding Antisemitism and Islamophobia. This event will be held on Wednesday, May 22nd, at 5:00 - 6:30 PM PST in the University of Oregon's Gerlinger Lounge and via live stream here. While most people...
Trending: Children are Active Agents of Change
Involving youth in climate communication is the current trend, and world leaders in journalism subscribe to the notion that engaging young voices is crucial for inspiring change“Today, in a world which is completely digital and accessible to people of all ages, it is...
Envisioning Future Israeli-Palestinian Peace – Monday, May 13th Event
The Chair is pleased to co-sponsor the webinar Envisioning Future Israeli-Palestinian Peace, which will be held on Monday, May 14th, at 7:00 PM PST via Zoom. Dr. Yael Aronoff and Dr. Saliba Sarsar join to discuss the legitimacy of both Israeli and Palestinian desires...
Scorched, Resettled and Scared in Chile
By Ruby Wool and Zachary Jones Neuray In the wake of Chile's devastating February fires, a tale of resilience emerges as communities grapple with loss, rebuild from the ashes, and confront the looming specter of recurring disasters amidst governmental challenges and...
Extra! Extra! Don’t Kill the Messenger: Migrating to Stay Alive – April 4-7 Symposium
Starting this Thursday, April 4th through Sunday, April 7th, The Chair is pleased to co-sponsor the Extra! Extra! Don't Kill the Messenger: Migrating to Stay Alive Symposium. This symposium aims to foster listening and understanding through dialogue with international...
Hope: A Human Right Art Exhibition – (February 4 – March 4)
The Chair is pleased to publicize The UO Prison Education Program's art exhibition, Hope: A Human Right. This is a creative exhibition of artwork that will be on display February 4th through March 8th at the Adell McMillan Gallery. These pieces were created by...
Israel, Palestine, and America Forum – December 10 Event
Tomorrow, December 10th at 2:00 PM PST, The Chair will speak at the Israel, Palestine, and American Forum held at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Eugene. This event will bring together people from various ethnic, religious, and political backgrounds to share...
UPCOMING UNESCO Seminars on Harnessing New and Emerging Technologies for Sustainable Development in Africa
The Chair is pleased to help publicize two upcoming UNESCO online seminars on Harnessing New and Emerging Technologies for Sustainable Development in Africa. These seminars are part of the series on Transforming Knowledge for Africa's Future and will be held via Zoom...
Theater for Empathy and Understanding in the Israel-Palestine Conflict – November 27 Event
Next Monday, November 27th, at 6:30 PM PT, in the EMU Redwood Rooms, please join The UNESCO Chair at the upcoming co-sponsorship event, Theater for Empathy and Understanding in the Israel-Palestine Conflict, with the University of Oregon's Division of Global...
Hostages and Missing Families Forum – October 31 Event
Tomorrow, October 31st at 3 PM ET, via Zoom, the Hostages and Missing Families Forum is hosting a special webinar intended solely for academics and legal scholars to hear, first-hand, from families whose loved ones have been kidnapped by Hamas. Today, hundreds of...