Today in #Garowe, the Puntland Media Law Amendment Conference took place, focusing on reforms to expand access to information. The law now includes social media, public awareness, and advertising. Deputy President @HELugatoor emphasized the media’s vital role in Puntland’s development and democracy, while @MAP_Puntland Chairman @CaynsaneM highlighted the importance of accountability and transparency. Minister Maxamuud Caydiid Dirir reaffirmed journalists’ right to obtain official information from government sources, ensuring the law is fully implemented.
🚨 Breaking: Today in Garowe, at Martisoor Hotel, the Puntland government officially unveiled the much-awaited Access to Information Act at a powerful event hosted by @MAP_Puntland! 🎉 A huge win for #MediaFreedom, transparency, and public accountability. 📢 #Puntland#OpenGov
"@MAP_Puntland Secretary General @NDellef is attending a multi-stakeholder meeting in Qardho to discuss lessons learned from the recent local council elections in Puntland. Key steps for strengthening the democratic process are on the agenda. #Democracy#Puntland#Somalia
@MAP_Puntland & @UNSomalia synergized their efforts to commemorate #WPFD2024 in Garowe. A constellation of environmental experts, impassioned activists, & seasoned journalists delved deep into the pressing nexus of journalism, freedom of expression, and the environmental crisis.
#Environemental#CSOs, and members of the mainstream media are participating in a 2-day forum that kicked off today in Garowe on #climatechange, organised by @MAP_Puntland in partnership with @freepressunltd under an @EU_in_Somalia supported program.
A 2-day #Somali forum for #media dev' officially launched in Garowe. Journalist safety & Mis-dis information in discussion, the event is organised by @MAP_Puntland in Collab' with @freepressunltd, & in attendance are the Security stakeholders incl. the state police commissioner
2-day multi-stakeholder forum on disaster risk management concludes today in #Qardho town, participated officials from DRM Unit, District councilors, officials of @Puntlandyouth1, CSOs, #DRM specialized reporters & @MAP_Puntland secretariat organized under the #Danwadaag program
In #Garowe#Puntland, FESOJ launched a two-day professional training course for newly recruited young journalists. During the training, journalists will learn how to acquire the skills necessary for journalism and journalism ethics.
@EU_in_Somalia @freepressunltd @vikesverkko
With assistance from @UNSomalia, @MAP_Puntland and the information ministry of #Puntland have today inaugurated a 4-day journalism course in Bosaso aimed honing the social media abilities of 27 journalists and assisting them in their task of informing their online audiences.
With support from @UNSomalia, @MAP_Puntland in partnership with the #Puntland's Ministry of info have today launched a 4-day #journalism course that aims to sharpen the skills of 27 journalists on effective use of Social media to aid thier work in informing the online audience.
30 Mudug region Journalists have gathered in Galkaio to participate a 4-day course on #journalism ethics & #HumanRights based reporting. Launched today, the course is organised by @MAP_Puntland in collaboration with the Puntland Ministry of Information and supported by @UNSomalia
On the occasion of sweden n.t day I convey my warmest congratulations and best wishes for the government and people of sweden. Sweden is key strategic partner for Pl, Somali and spacifically @TPECPuntland
My special thanks goes @SwedAmbSomalia @SwedeninSomalia
"On behalf of the #TPEC's Awareness & Training Department, I would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to the dedicated PL media community. We express our gratitude to the Journialists who diligently covered the historic election event that unfolded on May 25 in #PLGE.
Yesterday 🇬🇧 🇸🇪 and @IMSforfreemedia invited media freedom advocates for a conversation with 🇺🇸🇪🇺🇩🇪Ambassadors to celebrate their work, and understand how we can help to establish a more conducive environment for #journalists in 🇸🇴
@MAP_Puntland salutes @Sida, @IMSforfreemedia for the generous support that helped capacity build 75-local journalists on ethical election reporting and safety, ahead of the upcoming #Puntland Municipality elections. The last training concludes today in Garowe.
#Somalia#LGE
''Today marks the 30th anniversary of the #WPFD2023, it is crucial to remind the #Puntland & #Somali authorities that public's right to info can only be met when the media is given unconditional accurate & timely information''
- Naima Musse - MAP Secretary General
Quote from @MAP_Puntland chair:
‘’Democratic societies that are affluent and safe are built on the foundations of freedom of expression and access to truthful and accurate information given by independent media’’
- Mohamed Dahir Warsame (@CaynsaneM)
#Somalia#Puntland#WPFD2023