African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME) has organised a virtual dialogue to commemorate the international day to end impunity for crimes against journalists.
The event scheduled to take place on 2 November 2021, is organised under the theme; “Combating impunity, enhancing freed and independent media in Uganda.”
ACME will also release its 2020 report on the state of freedom of expression in Uganda.
Panellists
- Idah Nakiganda- Director Complaints, Investigations and Legal Services at Uganda Human Rights Commission.
- Jacquelyn Okui– Senior State Attorney/ Public Relations Officer, Directorate of Public Prosecutions
- James Kusemererwa- Commissioner of Police, Directorate of Human Rights & Legal Services
- Daniel Lutaaya- Journalist at NBS Television
How to participate
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcude2rrjoiHdaawCvaf_SZuLdOxQ8_DOjg
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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