World Press Freedom Conference 2024

Current Context: The World Press Freedom Day Conference is a global event that takes place annually to celebrate World Press Freedom Day on 3rd May.

• The conference for the year 2024 is being hosted by Chile and UNESCO from 2nd to 4th May.
• The event will be held at the Centro Cultural Gabriela Mistral in Santiago, Chile.
• The theme for the 2024 conference is "A Press for the Planet: Journalism in the face of the Environmental Crisis".
• This theme underscores the importance of journalism and freedom of expression in the context of the current global environmental crisis.
• The UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize 2024 was awarded to Palestinian journalists Yousef Al-Helou and Sami Abu Salem for their fearless reporting during the Israeli offensive against Gaza.
• The conference will address various issues, including the role of journalism in exposing the climate and biodiversity crisis, the impact of disinformation on public understanding of environmental issues, and the importance of freedom of expression in fostering informed public debate.
• In addition to the main conference, there will be a series of side events, including an academic conference, a youth multimedia room, a holistic safety clinic, and an artistic exhibition.

Question:

Q.1 Who are the hosts for the World Press Freedom Day Conference 2024?
a. UNESCO and USA
b. UNESCO and Chile
c. UNESCO and India
d. UNESCO and France