International Press Centre (IPC) participated in the WPFD (World Press Freedom Day ) in Finland

Seek legal redress when assaulted, Lawyers charge journalists 0
- Highlights, News, Press Release, Report Update
- July 14, 2016
In the light of growing attacks and assault on Journalists in the course of carrying out their professional duties, journalists have been urged to seek the provisions of the law to enforce their fundamental human rights when they are attacked, harassed or assaulted in the course of duty. Two human rights lawyers; Barrister Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika, Managing
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IPC launches development charters for three Lagos communities 0
- Highlights, News, Press Release, Report Update
- June 14, 2016
The international press centre (IPC) has presented to the public its development charters for Erejuwa-Makoko, otumara and isale iwaya communities in Lagos. The charters are the result of a project, strengthening citizens Engagement in Electoral process (SCEEP), Implemented by IPC with the support of ACTIONAID and UKAID from the Department for international Development. The launching
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IPC welcomes withdrawal of frivolous petitions bill 0
- Highlights, Press Release, Report Update
- May 18, 2016
The International Press Centre (IPC) Lagos-Nigeria welcomes the withdrawal of the Frivolous Petitions (prohibition) Bill 2015 and the suspension of all further consideration of the proposed law by the Nigerian Senate. Director of IPC, Mr. Lanre Arogundade said in a statement today that it was heartwarming that the Senators finally saw reason that a law
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World Press Freedom Day (WPFD) 2016 ENDS WITH FINLANDIA DECLARATION 0
- Press Release, Report Update
- May 4, 2016
Access to Information and Fundamental Freedoms – This Is Your Right! World Press Freedom Day, 3 May 2016 Recalling that the right to information and to press freedom are integral parts of the freedom of expression, and are fundamental to democracy and to other rights and freedoms; Noting the new United Nations (UN) 2030 Development
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International Press Centre (IPC) participated in the WPFD (World Press Freedom Day ) in Finland 0
- Highlights, Press Release, Report Update
- May 4, 2016
International Press Centre (IPC), represented by IPC’s Director Lanre Arogundade attended the UNESCO’s annual World Press Freedom Day (WPFD), that took place in Finland, Helsinki. The United Nations General Assembly declared May 3 to be World Press Freedom Day to raise awareness on the importance of freedom of the press and remind governments of their duty
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IPC spearheads safety initiative for Nigerian journalists 0
- News, Press Release, Report Update
- May 1, 2016
As part of the quest for a free and safe environment for journalists and other media professionals in Nigeria, the International Press Centre (IPC), Lagos-Nigeria on Thursday 28 of April, 2016, launched the Nigeria Journalists’ Safety Initiative (NJSI) at a media roundtable and tweet-a-thon (tweet conference) on safety of journalists. The initiative is supported by
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