SDGs Conference 2026: Press Freedom and Independent Journalism as Cross-Cutting Enabler of Peace

SDGs Conference 2026: On the sidelines of the UNGA81
Panel 1- Renewing Multilateral Systems for a New Global Framework
23 September 2026, Wednesday | John Jay College of Criminal Justice

Moderator: Joyce M. Davis, Opinion Editor, PennLive - USA

Keynote: Hon. Tino Machakaire, Minister of Youth Empowerment, Development and Vocational Training, The Republic of Zimbabwe - Zimbabwe
The Role of Media Literacy and Digital Skills for Young Human Rights Advocates

Panelists:
Priyanshi Sharma, Journalist, Co-Founder, Peek TV
Protecting journalistic integrity and the information ecosystem in the era of content journalism on social media platforms

Femi Adesina, Journalist, Former Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity - Nigeria
Strengthening public trust in media institutions against Artificial Intelligence and escalating disinformation trends

Karen Percy, Journalist, Director, Karen Percy Ink - Australia
Global wave of violence against women journalists: Regional challenges and gender-responsive solutions

Abdulhamit Bilici, Journalist, Media Executive, Host of The Timeline - USA
Turkey Case - Rising forms of transnational repression and digital attacks on journalists