The conference, organized by MEKK in cooperation with UNESCO Norway and the Fritt Ord Foundation, is held annually during the first week of November in conjunction with the UN’s International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists. This year, it is scheduled for October 31st and November 1st, 2024.
The 10th annual conference on journalist safety will address two main themes: The themes are: Safety of journalists covering elections and political developments and the role of journalists covering war and conflict.