THE JERUSALEM PRESS CLUB

THE JERUSALEM  PRESS  CLUB

Save the date: May 25-27, 2015

At the Jerusalem Press Club

The International Conference on the

Freedom of the Press

Dear Friends,

I am happy to share with you the news that in  May 25-27, 2015, the Jerusalem Press Club will be hosting an international conference on The Freedom of the Press: Old Commitments, New Challenges. The Jerusalem Conference will bring from all around the world leading journalists with experience in covering war zones, editors and publishers, representatives of organizations working to safeguard freedom of the press and the protection of journalists (Reporters Without Borders, International Press Institute, World Movement on Democracy, Committee for the Protection of Journalists, Article 19, Freedom House etc.), government officials and scholars.  The Federation of European Press Clubs and the International Association of Press Clubs are official sponsors of the conference. 

Since the Universal Declaration of Human Rights of 1948, many resolutions have been adopted, trying to safeguard the freedom of the press and the safety of journalists covering combat zones and areas of conflict. Nevertheless, these measures are often contravened by repressive governments, who do not allow freedom of speech or freedom of the press, while other countries impose rigorous censorship laws. Furthermore, the safety of journalists working on dangerous assignments is not always guaranteed, even if international law provides adequate protection on paper, and In 2014 alone, 97 journalists have been killed while trying to carry out their duties.  The recent terrorist attacks on Charlie Hebdo magazine in Paris and the beheading of journalists by ISIL only highlighted the seriousness of the problem.

The two-day conference will examine case studies, review existing charters on the freedom of the press and the protection of journalists, discuss ways and means to improve the existing situation, and will conclude with resolutions which will be presented at other world forums. Needless to say, the Jerusalem Conference will generate a massive world media coverage.

Registration will start soon, on our website www.jerusalempressclub.com.  However, if you wish to be updated individually, please let me know. Please feel free to spread the word among colleagues, and we will reserve some seats at the conference for journalism students.

 With best regards,

Uri Dromi,

Director General The Jerusalem Press Club

President the Federation of European Press Clubs

dromi@jerusalempressclub.com

972-54-219-1881

Uri Dromi

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The Jerusalem Press Club (JPC) is a private club where journalists and professionals from a variety of fields gather to meet, network, and dine with local and international thinkers, leaders and prominent news-makers.

Located in the historic Mishkenot Sha’ananim neighborhood, JPC, is a gem in the modern city of Jerusalem. It is a home away from home for both foreign journalists residing in Israel as well as their visiting counterparts. Established just outside the Old City walls in 1860, Mishkenot Sha’ananim was founded by the great philanthropist Sir Moses Montefiore and for the last four decades served as a guesthouse and source of inspiration to creative spirits artists, scholars and writers from around the world. Year round the surrounding gardens and facilities are filled with festivals, shows, music, shopping and nightlife all within walking distance.

150 years after Mishkenot Sha’ananim was established, the Jerusalem Press club is the new, hip venue for journalists and professionals to have face-to-face interaction with the rich tapestry of society in Jerusalem, while promoting freedom of the press.

JPC members include journalists, diplomats, NGOs, businessmen and business women, as well as journalism and communications students. All members enjoy the benefits networking with each other, working and dining on our veranda with breathtaking views of the Old City of Jerusalem as well as access to all the club’s facilities and benefits. It is a place where journalists can freely report history in the making in one of the world’s most covered regions.

News will flow out of the Club. Our briefings and press conferences will help to inform and keep journalists up-to-date on breaking stories and longer term trends.

Our Fellows and student programs will help the next generation of journalists improve their skills in a fast paced news environment.

The club is the ideal spot for media professionals in Israel, seeking inspiration for a story and the exchange of information between colleagues, in the most amicable atmosphere possible.

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Uri Dromi, President of the Jerusalem Press Club

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Prior to becoming Director General of the Jerusalem Press Club, fulfilling a lifelong dream, Uri Dromi was director general of Mishkenot Sha’ananim Conference Center, a venue for international artistic and cultural activities in the spirit of dialogue and tolerance, established by the Jerusalem Foundation. Dromi served as the spokesman of the Rabin and Peres governments from 1992 to 1996, during the dramatic days of the Oslo process and the peace agreement between Israel and Jordan. From 1996 to 2007, he was director of publications and international outreach at the Israel Democracy Institute. A retired colonel, Dromi served in the Israeli Air Force from 1964 to 1989 and continued to fly in the reserves until 2003 after retiring from active duty. A frequent columnist for leading media publications, he is a book and opera reviewer for Israel’s daily Ha’aretz newspaper, has published three books, and authors a regular column, “Focus on Israel,” for the Miami Herald. He is a graduate of Ben-Gurion University.

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