The Mauritanian Journalists' Union has announced that it will host the regional meeting of the International Federation of Journalists in the Arab world and Middle East from January 10 to 13, 2027, in the capital city of Nouakchott. The meeting will bring together 21 union leaders and the president of the federation, along with its secretary-general and several members of his administrative team.
According to the union, this meeting represents a significant professional event, considering the level of participation and the nature of the issues on its agenda. It is also the first conference of its kind to be hosted by Mauritania in the field of journalism and unionism.
The union stated that it is hosting this event based on its conviction that Mauritania's position in the field of freedoms at the Arab, African, and international levels qualifies it to play an active role in hosting international professional conferences. The union believes that Mauritania should be a destination for global media decision-making.
Hosting such meetings represents a translation of Mauritania's status and contributes to enhancing its presence within professional and international institutions and organizations. The meeting will discuss the challenges facing journalists and their unions in the region, ways to develop joint union work, and mechanisms at the national, regional, and international levels.
The meeting will also review the regional work program, update its priorities, and explore launching new regional campaigns that respond to current and emerging challenges. Additionally, it will examine mechanisms to enhance regional union solidarity, monitor the conditions of journalists, defend their rights and professional freedoms, and document violations against them.
Other topics to be discussed include the impact of artificial intelligence on journalistic jobs and the future of the profession, as well as the challenges posed by technological transformations to media institutions and their workers.
The Mauritanian Journalists' Union affirmed its commitment to serving the national press, defending the interests of its members, and representing the Mauritanian journalistic community in regional and international forums with professionalism and responsibility.
Key points
- The meeting will bring together 21 union leaders and the president of the International Federation of Journalists.
- The union is hosting the event based on its conviction that Mauritania's position in the field of freedoms qualifies it to play an active role in hosting international professional conferences.
- The meeting will discuss the impact of artificial intelligence on journalistic jobs and the future of the profession.
