4–5 May 2026
Mulungushi International Conference Centre
Africa/Harare timezone

World Press Freedom Day team

 

World Press Freedom Day 2026 conference  “Shaping a Future at Peace” will be held on 4-5 May in Lusaka, Zambia. The conference will offer a critical moment to reaffirm freedom of expression both as a normative and empirical lever for shaping the future of information societies.

On May 5, side events will take place, including the African Media Convention (organized by TAEF) and the Academic Conference (University of Zambia).

Visit the website for more information: https://www.unesco.org/en/days/press-freedom

 

Conference information

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All times are in Africa/Harare

In-Person
Mulungushi International Conference Centre, Lusaka, Zambia

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