“Today we celebrate 33 years of #WorldPressFreedomDay! But the fight isn’t over. Journalists around the world are still being threatened, harassed or even killed just for speaking the truth. Journalism is not a crime. It’s the heartbeat of democracy” - Michel Toto, UNESCO

"As we mark World Press Freedom Day, we are reminded that telling the truth is not a crime. Journalism is a pillar of democracy, accountability, and peace." - Michel Toto, UNESCO Dar es Salaam Representative. #WPFD2025

“AI is changing everything, It brings amazing opportunities, but also big risks to our rights and freedoms. UNESCO stands ready to help governments, civil society, and media create a safer space for journalism in the AI era” - Michel Toto, UNESCO Representative during WPFD

ARUSHA: Akizungumza katika Maadhimisho ya Siku ya Uhuru wa Vyombo vya Habari 2025, Balozi wa Sweden-Tanzania, Charlotta Ozaki Macias amesema Dunia inabadilishwa na Akili Mnemba (AI) ambayo ina faida nyingi lakini pia ina changamoto zake ikiwemo upotoshaji wa taarifa na kupungua

Tunapoadhimisha Siku ya Uhuru wa Vyombo vya Habari Duniani, tunakumbushwa kwamba kusema ukweli si kosa kwa kuwa uandishi wa habari ni nguzo ya demokrasia, uwajibikaji na amani. Michael Toto, Muwakilishi mkazi wa @Unescodar #WPFD2025 #ElimikaWikiendi

Ni jukumu la Serikali, Umoja wa Mataifa na wadau wa maendeleo kushirikiana na vyombo vya habari na waandishi wa habari katika kulinda uhuru wa kujieleza. Michael Toto, Muwakilishi mkazi wa @Unescodar #WPFD2025 #ElimikaWikiendi

Today we kicked off #WorldPressFreedomDay celebrations in Arusha with powerful panel discussions and vibrant side events!! Together, we’re reflecting on the future of journalism in the age of AI and reaffirming our commitment to press freedom, free speech and inclusive

"We must do more to support journalists and journalism. We must defend freedom of expression - especially now, as the world stands at the crossroads of a new revolution: the rise of Artificial Intelligence" - UNESCO Dar es Salaam Representative, Michel Toto

I attended the World Press Freedom Day here in #Arusha where I joined a Panel to dicuss Parliament’s role in strenthening Media Freedom and the use of Artitificial Intelligence in Media. Sincere thanks to Tanzania Editors Forum (TEF) and LHRC for the invitation. / Nimeshiriki

📣 𝗔𝘁 #𝗪𝗣𝗙𝗗𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝘂𝘀𝗵𝗮, 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗺, 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗼𝗺 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻

When journalists are silenced, we no longer have access to the full story. This #WorldPressFreedomDay, we stand with those who risk everything to keep us informed. Support journalism. Protect #PressFreedom. Learn more about UNESCO’s work: unesco.org/en/days/press-…

Kheri ya Siku ya Kimataifa ya Uhuru wa Vyombo vya Habari. Ninafarijika kuona tumepiga hatua kubwa katika kuimarisha uhuru wa vyombo vya habari na kujieleza, ambapo mwaka 2025 tumepanda zaidi katika viwango vya uhuru wa vyombo vya habari duniani. Haya ni matokeo ya kazi kubwa

Repost from Samia Suluhu • Kheri ya Siku ya Kimataifa ya Uhuru wa Vyombo vya Habari. Ninafarijika kuona tumepiga hatua kubwa katika kuimarisha uhuru wa vyombo vya habari na kujieleza, ambapo mwaka 2025 tumepanda zaidi katika viwango vya uhuru wa vyombo vya habari duniani. Haya

AI is transforming our world—are we ready? Join the Internet Governance Forum as we tackle the future of Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies. Shape the conversation. Shape the future. #IGF2025 #AI #EmergingTech #DigitalGovernance #TechForGood

The #FemAI Initiative by Women Political Leaders and GIZ is a program aimed to strengthen Artificial Intelligence #AI Governance by empowering Women in Politics to take a lead across Africa. As Africa Envoy Women Political Leaders, I am happy to be part of this initiative and for the first

Invited by Council of Europe to join the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe #PACE in #Strasbourg 🇫🇷 to discuss Parliaments’ role for balancing regulation and innovations, how to push for Al that respects human rights, democracy and rule of law. I also contributed on the Council of Europe

Jukwaa la 14 la Utawala wa Mtandao Afrika (AfIGF 2025) litafanyika kuanzia tarehe 29 hadi 31 Mei 2025 katika Kituo cha Kimataifa cha Mikutano cha Julius Nyerere (JNICC), Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. igf.africa | mawasiliano.go.tz #AfIGF2025 #AfricaIGF

BADO SIKU 2! Jiandae kwa Mkutano Mkuu wa 14 wa Afrika wa Jukwaa la Utawala wa Mtandao (AfIGF) Tarehe: Mei 29 - 31, 2025 Mahali: JNICC, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Kaulimbiu: Kuwezesha Mustakabali wa Kidijitali wa Afrika. igf.africa | mawasiliano.go.tz #AfIGF2025