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World Press Freedom Day 2018

7 May, 2018
MISA Lesotho held a one day event comprising of a conference and participation in an international web chat.
In commemoration of World Press Freedom day, the Media Institute of Southern Africa Lesotho Chapter (MISA Lesotho) held a one day event comprising of a Conference and participation on Global web chat.
The event held at State Library American Corner in Maseru included address by representative of the UNESCO Commission in Lesotho Ms. Bontle Ntsoaole, Government Spokesperson Mr. Nthakeng Selinyane and MISA Lesotho Chairperson Mr. Boitumelo Koloi. The discussions revolved around speech by UNESCO Director General, Government Spokesperson relations to the media and State of the Media in Lesotho.
In the afternoon,the participants joined the global web chat on Media Literacy facilitated from Washington DC. The Global web chat was preceded by Public Affairs Officer, Melissa Schumi.

About MISA

The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) was founded in 1992. Its work focuses on promoting, and advocating for, the unhindered enjoyment of freedom of expression, access to information and a free, independent, diverse and pluralistic media.

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