The Mauritanian Journalists' Union (SJM) has announced that it will host a regional meeting of the International Journalists Federation (FIJ) in cooperation with the FIJ. The meeting will take place from January 11 to 13, 2027, in Nouakchott. The event will bring together 21 presidents of journalists' unions and organizations from the Arab and Middle East region. The president of the FIJ, its general secretary, and members of its team will also attend.
The SJM described the event as a major professional milestone, the first meeting of its kind and scope to be organized in Mauritania in the journalistic and union field. The level of participation and the issues to be addressed reflect the importance of the event at the regional and international levels. The union emphasized that the organization of this event stems from its conviction that Mauritania's place in terms of freedoms at the Arab, African, and international levels allows it to play an active role in hosting international professional conferences.
The meeting will examine the main challenges facing journalists and their unions in the region. The development of common union action, the follow-up of decisions concerning the region adopted by the FIJ congress in May, and the revision of the regional action program will also be discussed. The launch of new regional campaigns is another key objective of the meeting. The event aims to strengthen regional union solidarity, defend the rights and freedoms of journalists, and monitor the violations they suffer.
The impact of artificial intelligence on journalism and the challenges of technological mutations for the media will also be addressed during the meeting. The SJM highlighted Mauritania's role in promoting press freedom and its potential to become a hub for media decision-making. The union believes that the country can play a more significant role in hosting international conferences rather than just attending them.
The regional meeting of the FIJ is seen as an opportunity for Mauritania to demonstrate its commitment to press freedom and its ability to host high-level international events. The event will provide a platform for journalists and union leaders to discuss the challenges they face and to develop strategies to address them. The meeting is expected to strengthen the role of the SJM and promote the interests of journalists in the region.
The SJM's decision to host the FIJ meeting reflects its efforts to promote professional journalism and defend the rights of journalists in Mauritania and the region. The event is expected to have a positive impact on the development of journalism in the country and the region. The meeting will also provide an opportunity for participants to network and share experiences.
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- The Mauritanian Journalists' Union will host a regional meeting of the International Journalists Federation from January 11 to 13, 2027, in Nouakchott.
