Press Freedom Survey Release

Freedom of the Press 2012: Breakthroughs and Pushback in the Middle East

Join Freedom House and the National Press Club on World Press Freedom Day, May 3, for the launch of
Freedom House’s annual survey of press freedom around the globe
Freedom of the Press 2012: Breakthroughs and Pushback in the Middle East

Freedom House will release the findings of its annual survey at the event, and panelists from Egypt, Mexico and Hungary will discuss the changes underway in their countries.
Panel:
Introduction: National Press Club President Theresa Werner
Opening remarks: Guido Westerwelle, German Foreign Minister
Moderator: Mona Eltahawy, Journalist and Commentator
Courtney Radsch, Freedom House, Freedom of Expression Campaign Sr. Program Manager
Nancy Okail of Egypt, Freedom House’s Egypt Field Director
Margarita Torres of Mexico, Journalist and Co-Founder of Periodistas de a Pie
András Kósa of Hungary, Head of the News Department for HVG.hu

When: Thursday, May 3, 2012
9:30am- 11:00am
Where: Holeman Lounge
National Press Club
529 14th Street, NW

Follow the conversation on Twitter at #FreedomScore

Admission is free and continental breakfast will be provided.

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Freedom of the Press 2012: Breakthroughs and Pushback in the Middle East

Freedom House is an independent watchdog organization that supports the expansion of freedom around the world. The National Press Club, based in Washington, D.C., is the world's leading professional organization for journalists. The Club represents more than 3,200 members worldwide representing every major news organization. The Club was founded in 1908.