Journalism in Hostile Environments

: Perspectives from the Field

New America
Monday, May 1, 2017
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM EST
http://newamerica.cvent.com/events/journalism-in-hostile-environments-pe...

Emma Beals, Arwa Damon and Delphine Halgand were chosen by the James W. Foley Legacy Foundation as this year’s awardees for their exemplary reporting on important stories from conflict zones, commitment to protection and security for journalists, advocating for Americans held hostage abroad, and dedication to covering human rights. These awards honor the legacy of James Foley, the journalist and humanitarian who was killed in Syria in 2014.

Speakers:

Emma Beals, @ejbeals
Freelance Investigative Journalist
Co-Founder, Frontline Freelance Register

Arwa Damon, @arwaCNN
Senior International Correspondent, CNN
IWMF's 2014 Courage in Journalism Award Winner

Delphine Halgand
US Director, Reporters Without Borders

Moderator:

Peter Bergen, @PeterBergenCNN
Vice President, New America

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