17 April 2021, 16:00-16:50 CEST

World Press Photo Café: Angles on Press Freedom

Date: 17 April
Time: 16:00-16:50 CEST
Online event

The World Press Photo Café is a digital space where professionals can share their thoughts and discuss certain topics. There will be eight virtual round-tables with a small group of guests. The café guests will be visited by different topic hosts to discuss topics revolving around the central theme of ‘Angles on Press Freedom.’

The questions that will be on the table are:
  • How does access affect press freedom?
  • How can we counter online harassment of women journalists?
  • What kind of support do photographers need on legal issues?
  • What does press freedom mean to you?
Moderated by Joumana El Zein Khoury, executive director, World Press Photo Foundation.

Please note: This session is for professionals from the visual journalism and storytelling industry only, with limited access. Make sure to register to save a seat in the online café.

Topic hosts

  • Antonia Mednansky

    The Netherlands, Free Press Unlimited Legal Defense Fund

  • Emma Bergmans

    The Netherlands, Free Press Unlimited Legal Defense Fund

  • Laura Boushnak

    Palestine, photographer

  • Nicole Tung

    Hong Kong/United States, photojournalist

  • Nyasha Kadandara

    Zimbabwe, journalist and filmmaker

  • Tanvi Mishra

    India, photo editor, curator and writer