The Australian Press Freedom Media Dinner unites a diverse range of journalists, entertainers and thinkers
Friday April 30, 2010 - 7pm, Dockside, Darling Harbour, Sydney
Guest Speaker: Frank La Rue, United Nations Special Rapporteur Freedom of Opinion & Expression
MC: Wendy Harmer, comedian and broadcaster
Auctioneer: Julian Morrow, The Chaser
Tickets: Media $130, Other $300
Table Partnerships offering acknowldegement, advertising and media engagement also available. Call Mary Cotter on 9333 0913 or email mary.cotter@alliance.org.au
For ticket purchaes call 1300 65 65 13 or email melissa.mcallister@alliance.org.au
World Press Freedom Day
The Press Freedom Media Dinner is held each year around World Press Freedom Day, May 3. Recognised by the United Nations and throughout the world, World Press Freedom Day serves as an occasion to inform the public of violations of the right to freedom of expression, and as a reminder that many journalists brave death or jail to bring the world the daily news.
World Press Freedom Day is enshrined under Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights to raise awareness of the importance of freedom of the press and remind governments of their duty to respect and uphold the right of freedom of expression.
The Press Freedom Media Dinner
This annual Walkley Foundation and Media Alliance event unites a diverse range of journalists, entertainers and thinkers in recognition of Press Freedom in Australia. Launched at the dinner, the annual Alliance Press Freedom Report delivers a report card on Australia’s press freedom record. The dinner also raises funds for the important work of the Alliance Safety & Solidarity Fund, providing emergency assistance and training to journalists in the Asia Pacific Region.
Media supports Press Freedom
The Australian media shows solidarity in supporting Press Freedom by attending the Press Freedom Media Dinner. Supporting organisations include:
- Sky News
- Nine Network
- Seven Network
- SBS TV
- ABC
- Fairfax Media
- News Limited
SILVER PARTNER
- APN News & Media
Corporate Australia supports press freedom
Press Freedom Raffle
Win a holiday in Broome, a Nikon Camera or an exclusive bottle of wine for only $5 at ticket. Click here for further details.
Press Freedom Fundraising
A range of money-can't-buy opportunities and prizes will be available for auction and purchase at the Press Freedom Media Dinner; click here to find our more, or click here for a gallery of prizes.
